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You’ve heard target hardening discussed as a way to prevent burglaries, but you might be curious how it’s applicable to your own Manhattan home. Explore this crime-reducing method and see how the leaders in home security 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 simply proposes that criminal activity will decline when chances to commit crime are limited. In other words, if a target feels like too much work or risk, potential offenders will just move on. Target hardening is about making your property less attractive to burglars by utilizing easy-to-see security components in a layered approach.

How To Make Your Manhattan Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like other people, will follow the road of least resistance. Your goal is to make them think twice about approaching your property. But how do you accomplish this? Adhere to these tips:

Make Your Security Hard To Miss

Video cameras and home security signage let prowlers know you are protected. Surveillance is one of the most effective deterrents, as no criminal wants to be seen breaking in. ADT has state-of-the-art outdoor and doorbell cameras with night vision, HD imaging, and smart detection.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A brightly lit house is much less inviting to potential thieves. Illuminate dark corners along your home’s perimeter, and implement accent lights near tree lines, fencing, hedges, and other areas where prowlers might hide. You could even have interior lights illuminate automatically if a video camera detects unusual activity outdoors.

Opt For Comprehensive Protection

You need a comprehensive approach, which means supplementing your cameras and signage with door and window sensors, motion sensors, and a loud alarm. ADT can help secure every entry point, including the garage.

Don’t Ignore The Basics

Check that all windows lock properly, and always use a deadbolt lock on the front door. Consider reinforcing the door frames, and use a metal bar in the floor track of your sliding door to stop intruders if the lock is compromised.

Maintain An Unobstructed View

Hedges, large bushes, and trees are useful cover for criminals who wish to stay out of view. Make sure you can see clearly to all parts of your property by cutting back greenery next to windows. A neat, properly maintained landscape tells prospective thieves that they should look elsewhere.

Why Defend Your Manhattan Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for over a century and a half, ADT is the top name in home security. With a reputation for 24-hour service and fast response times from experienced professionals, ADT boasts the most monitoring stations of any security provider. You’ll appreciate the reassurance and the modern tools like Google Nest cameras. 

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