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You’ve come across target hardening as a way to prevent crime, but you may be curious how it applies to your Provo home. Read more about this crime-prevention approach and find out how the leaders in home security at ADT can help you put it in place. 

Understanding Target Hardening

A well-known theory in criminology originating in the 1970s, target hardening simply states that criminal behavior will decrease when chances to commit crime are minimized. In other words, if a target feels like too great of a risk, potential offenders will just move on. Target hardening involves making your property less appealing to burglars by using visible, layered home security implements.

How To Make Your Provo Home Less Of A Target

Prowlers, like others, will follow the road of least resistance. Your job is to give them pause about approaching your property. But how do you accomplish this? Adhere to these tips:

Make Your Security Impossible To Ignore

Exterior cameras and security signage let trespassers know you have protection. Surveillance is one of the most reliable deterrents, as no thief wants to be seen breaking in. ADT has advanced exterior and doorbell cameras with HD imaging, AI-driven detection, and night vision.

Don’t Leave Any Dark Corners

A well-lit house is much less inviting to burglars. Lighten dark areas along your home’s perimeter, and implement accent lights near tree lines, hedges, and fencing, and other spots where intruders might lurk. You can even have inside lights switch on automatically if a camera detects suspicious activity near your house.

Get Comprehensive Protection

You need a multi-layered approach, which means supplementing your cameras and yard displays with entry-point sensors, motion sensors, and a loud alarm. ADT can defend every access point, including the largest one, your garage.

Address Physical Security Measures

Check that all window locks work, and always use a deadbolt latch on the front door. Consider reinforcing door frames, and place a security bar in the lower track of your sliding door to block entry if the lock is bypassed.

Keep A Clear View From Windows

Large trees, hedges, and overgrown bushes are useful cover for trespassers who wish to stay hidden from view. Ensure that you can see all areas of your property by cutting back greenery next to windows. A tidy, well-maintained landscape informs prowlers that they are better off moving on.

Why Protect Your Provo Home With ADT?

Safeguarding American families for over a century and a half, ADT is the leading name in home security. Recognized for round-the-clock service and fast response times from experienced professionals, ADT boasts the most monitoring centers of any security provider. You’ll enjoy the peace of mind and the industry-leading equipment like Google Nest video cameras. 

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