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You’ve seen target hardening brought up as a way to stop burglaries, but you may be thinking about how it’s applicable to your own Lincoln home. Read more about this crime-reduction method and discover how the leaders in home security at ADT can help you put it in place. 

Understanding Target Hardening

A popular theory in criminology originating in the 1970s, target hardening simply states that criminal activity will decline when opportunities for crime are reduced. In other words, if a target feels like too much risk or effort, potential thieves will simply move on. Target hardening is about making your home less appealing to burglars through the use of visible, layered home security measures.

How To Make Your Lincoln Home Less Of A Target

Prowlers, like others, will choose the road of least resistance. Your challenge is to make them think twice about coming near your property. But what might you do? Adhere to these suggestions:

Make Your Security Impossible To Miss

Home security signs and video cameras let would-be burglars know you have protection in place. Surveillance is among the most reliable deterrents, as no thief wants to be seen breaking in. ADT has cutting-edge outdoor and doorbell cameras with night vision, high-def imaging, and smart detection.

Don’t Leave Any Dark Corners

A brightly lit house is much less attractive to burglars. Lighten darker spots along your home’s perimeter, and install accent lights near tree lines, fences, hedges, and other spots where prowlers might conceal themselves. You could even have indoor lights illuminate automatically if a surveillance device finds questionable activity outside.

Get Whole-Home Protection

You need a comprehensive plan, which means backing up your video cameras and yard signs with window and door sensors, motion detectors, and a loud alarm. ADT can protect every access point, including the largest one, your garage.

Don’t Forget About The Basics

Confirm that all window locks work, and always use a deadbolt latch on your front door. Consider reinforcing door frames, and use a security bar in the lower track of your sliding door to stop intruders if the lock is circumvented.

Maintain A Clear View

Large trees, hedges, and overgrown bushes are useful cover for criminals who want to stay concealed from view. Confirm that you can easily see all areas of your property by cutting back greenery near windows. A neat, cared-for landscape tells prospective thieves that they are better off moving on.

Why Defend Your Lincoln Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for over a century and a half, ADT is the most trusted name in home security. Recognized for 24-7 service and rapid response times from trained professionals, ADT has more monitoring locations than any competitor. You’ll value the reassurance and the modern equipment like Google Nest surveillance cameras. 

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