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You’ve come across target hardening as a way to prevent burglaries, but you may be curious how to apply it to your Las Cruces home. Read more about this crime-reduction method and see how the home security leaders at ADT can help you put it in place. 

What Exactly Is Target Hardening?

An established theory in criminology rooted in the 1970s, target hardening makes the case that criminal actions will decline when chances to commit crime are limited. In other words, if a target seems like too great of a risk, prospective burglars will just pass it by. Target hardening involves making your home less inviting to prowlers through the use of observable, layered home security implements.

Ways To Make Your Las Cruces Home Less Of A Target

Criminals, like other people, will opt for the path of least resistance. Your job is to give them pause about setting foot on your property. But what should you do? Adhere to these suggestions:

Make Your Security Impossible To Miss

Home security signage and video cameras let would-be burglars know you have protection in place. Surveillance is one of the most reliable deterrents, as no thief wants to be caught in the act. ADT has advanced outdoor and doorbell cameras with night vision, high-definition imaging, and AI-powered smart detection.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A well-lit house is much less appealing to criminals. Brighten up dark corners around your house, and implement accent lights near tree lines, fences, hedges, and other areas where intruders might hide. You might even have inside lights switch on automatically if a surveillance device detects questionable activity outside.

Implement Comprehensive Protection

You need a layered plan, which means reinforcing your surveillance and signage with entry-point sensors, motion sensors, and a functioning alarm. ADT can help secure 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 on the front door. Look into reinforcing door frames, and use a metal bar in the lower track of your sliding door to block entry if the lock is circumvented.

Maintain A Clear View

Large trees, hedges, and overgrown bushes are friends to criminals who want to stay hidden from view. Ensure that you can easily see all areas of your property by pruning greenery next to windows. A tidy, well-maintained landscape signals to potential thieves that they should stay away.

Why Defend Your Las Cruces Home With ADT?

Safeguarding American families for over a century and a half, ADT is the top name in home security. Recognized for 24-7 service and fast response times from trained professionals, ADT has more monitoring stations than any competitor. You’ll enjoy the peace of mind and the state-of-the-art equipment like Google Nest cameras. 

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