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You’ve heard target hardening brought up as a way to deter crime, but you might be wondering how it applies to your own Long Island home. Learn more about this crime-prevention approach and find out how the home security leaders at ADT can help you improve your defense. 

What Exactly Is Target Hardening?

A well-known theory in criminology dating back to the 1970s, target hardening simply suggests that criminal activity will decline when opportunities to commit crime are reduced. In other words, if a target seems like too high of a risk, potential thieves will simply look elsewhere. Target hardening involves making your home less attractive to prowlers by using clear, layered home security tools.

How To Make Your Long Island Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like many people, will opt for the path that looks the easiest. Your challenge is to give them pause about setting foot on your property. But what should you do? Abide by these tips:

Make Your Security Hard To Miss

Home security yard signs and outdoor cameras let would-be burglars know you have protection. Surveillance is one of the most powerful deterrents, as no criminal wants to be seen breaking in. ADT has state-of-the-art outdoor and doorbell cameras with night vision, HD imaging, and smart detection.

Don’t Leave Any Dark Corners

A well-lit house is much less attractive to potential thieves. Brighten up dark corners around your house, and implement accent lights near tree lines, fencing, hedges, and other spots where trespass might conceal themselves. You can even have indoor lights switch on automatically if a camera finds questionable activity outdoors.

Get Whole-Home Protection

You need a multi-layered plan, which means backing up your video cameras and yard displays with window and door sensors, motion sensors, and a working alarm. ADT can protect every entrance, including the garage.

Address Physical Security Measures

Ensure that all window locks work, and always use a deadbolt on the front door. Think about reinforcing door frames, and place a security bar in the floor track of your sliding door to stop intruders if the lock is circumvented.

Keep An Unobstructed View From Windows

Overgrown bushes, trees, and hedges are useful cover for strangers who want to stay concealed from view. Confirm that you can easily see all areas of your property by trimming greenery next to windows. A clean, properly maintained landscape tells prospective thieves that they should stay away.

Why Secure Your Long Island Home With ADT?

Protecting American families for over 150 years, ADT is the leading name in home security. Recognized for round-the-clock service and quick response times from trained professionals, ADT boasts the most monitoring stations of any security provider. You’ll appreciate the peace of mind and the state-of-the-art equipment like Google Nest surveillance cameras. 

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