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You’ve come across target hardening as a way to stop break-ins, but you might be curious how it applies to your Oakland home. Read more about this crime-prevention strategy and see how the leaders in home security at ADT can help you improve your defense. 

What Exactly Is Target Hardening?

An established theory in criminology originating in the 1970s, target hardening is a belief that criminal actions will decrease when opportunities to commit crime are reduced. In other words, if a target seems like too much effort or risk, potential thieves will just look elsewhere. Target hardening involves making your property less inviting to prowlers by using easy-to-see security tools in a layered approach.

Ways To Make Your Oakland Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like other people, will opt for the road of least resistance. Your job is to give them pause about coming near your property. But what might you do? Adhere to these suggestions:

Make Your Security Impossible To Miss

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

Don’t Leave Any Dark Corners

A well-lit house is much less attractive to potential thieves. Illuminate darker spots around your house, and implement accent lights near tree lines, fencing, hedges, and other spots where trespass might hide. You could even have interior lights switch on automatically if a video camera discovers unusual activity outdoors.

Get Whole-Home Protection

You need a comprehensive plan, which means reinforcing your video cameras and yard signs with door and window sensors, motion detectors, and a working alarm. ADT can defend every access point, including the garage.

Improve Your Physical Defenses

Confirm that all window locks work, and always use a deadbolt lock on the primary entrance. Think about reinforcing the door frames, and place a metal bar in the floor track of your sliding door to block entry if the lock is circumvented.

Keep A Clear View

Large trees, hedges, and overgrown bushes are useful cover for trespassers who wish to stay hidden from view. Ensure that you can easily see all areas of your property by trimming greenery close to windows. A tidy, cared-for landscape signals to prospective thieves that they should look elsewhere.

Why Secure Your Oakland Home With ADT?

Protecting American families for over a century and a half, ADT is the top name in home security. With a reputation for 24-7 service and fast response times from experienced professionals, ADT has more monitoring centers 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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