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You’ve heard target hardening discussed as a way to deter crime, but you may be curious how it’s applicable to your own Santa Fe home. Read more about this crime-reducing strategy and discover how the home security innovators at ADT can help you improve your defense. 

What Is Target Hardening?

A popular theory in criminology originating in the 1970s, target hardening is a belief that criminal actions will decrease when opportunities to commit crime are minimized. In other words, if a target seems like too much risk or effort, prospective burglars will simply move on. Target hardening is about making your residence less appealing to burglars through the use of observable, layered home security implements.

How To Make Your Santa Fe Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like other people, will follow the path of least resistance. Your job is to make them think twice about coming near your property. But how do you do so? Adhere to these suggestions:

Observable Deterrents Are The Opening Layer Of Protection

Home security yard signs and exterior cameras let trespassers know you are protected. Surveillance is one of the most powerful 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 AI-powered smart detection.

Light Up Your Property

A properly illuminated house is much less attractive to burglars. Brighten up darker spots around your house, and install accent lights near fences, tree lines, hedges, and other spots where trespass might hide. You might even have indoor lights switch on automatically if a camera discovers questionable activity outdoors.

Opt For A Comprehensive Defense

You need a comprehensive plan, which means backing up your surveillance and yard signs with door and window sensors, motion detectors, and a functioning alarm. ADT can defend every access point, including the garage.

Improve Your Physical Defenses

Ensure that all windows secure properly, and always use a deadbolt lock on the primary entrance. Look into reinforcing door frames, and use a security bar in the bottom track of your sliding door to prevent entry if the lock is bypassed.

Keep An Unobstructed View

Overgrown bushes, trees, and hedges are friends to strangers who wish to remain out of view. Confirm that you can see clearly to all parts of your property by cutting back greenery close to windows. A neat, well-maintained landscape informs prospective thieves that they are better off moving on.

Why Secure Your Santa Fe Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the leading name in home security. Recognized for round-the-clock service and rapid response times from trained professionals, ADT has the most monitoring facilities of any security provider. You’ll appreciate the peace of mind and the modern equipment like Google Nest surveillance cameras. 

Improve The Security Of Your Santa Fe Home With Secure24 Alarm Systems

Ready to make your home less of a target? Invest in a comprehensive ADT security system from Secure24 Alarm Systems. As your authorized ADT dealer, we install top-notch equipment from the leading name in home security. Discover how we can boost your security by calling (505) 317-7139 or filling out our form today.