Categories

You’ve heard target hardening brought up as a way to stop break-ins, but you may be thinking about how to apply it to your Ocala home. Read more about this crime-reducing 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 rooted in the 1970s, target hardening simply proposes that criminal actions will abate when opportunities to commit crime are limited. In other words, if a target appears to be too great of a risk, prospective burglars will just pass it by. Target hardening involves making your home less inviting to criminals through the use of visible, layered home security tools.

Ways To Make Your Ocala Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like many people, will follow the road of least resistance. Your job is to give them second thoughts about approaching your property. But how do you do so? Adhere to these tips:

Make Your Security Impossible To Miss

Outdoor cameras and home security signage let would-be burglars know you are protected. Surveillance is one of the most effective deterrents, as no criminal wants to be recorded in the act. ADT has state-of-the-art exterior and doorbell cameras with night vision, HD imaging, and AI-driven smart detection.

Don’t Leave Any Dark Corners

A properly illuminated house is much less attractive to burglars. Brighten up dark corners around your home, and install accent lights near tree lines, hedges, and fencing, and other areas where prowlers might lurk. You can even have interior lights turn on automatically if a surveillance device detects questionable activity outside.

Opt For Comprehensive Protection

You need a comprehensive plan, which means supplementing your cameras and yard signs with door and window sensors, motion sensors, and a functioning alarm. ADT can help secure every entrance, including your garage.

Don’t Ignore The Basics

Check that all windows lock properly, and always use a deadbolt latch on the primary entrance. Consider reinforcing door frames, and use a metal bar in the lower track of your sliding door to stop intruders if the lock is bypassed.

Keep A Clear Sightline

Hedges, large bushes, and trees are useful cover for trespassers who wish to stay hidden from view. Ensure that you can easily see all areas of your property by cutting back greenery close to windows. A neat, properly maintained landscape tells prospective thieves that they should look elsewhere.

Why Protect Your Ocala Home With ADT?

Safeguarding American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the most trusted name in home security. Known for 24-7 service and quick response times from trained professionals, ADT has more monitoring locations than any competitor. You’ll appreciate the reassurance and the modern equipment like Google Nest video cameras. 

Secure Your Ocala Home With Secure24 Alarm Systems

Ready to make your home less of a target? Upgrade to a fully integrated ADT security system from Secure24 Alarm Systems. As your trusted ADT dealer, we supply and install modern equipment from the top name in home security. Discover how we can boost your security by placing a call to (352) 325-7261 or filling out our form today.