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You’ve seen target hardening mentioned as a way to prevent break-ins, but you may be thinking about how it applies to your Chico home. Explore this crime-reducing method and find out how the home security innovators at ADT can help you improve your defense. 

Understanding Target Hardening

A well-known theory in criminology dating back to the 1970s, target hardening simply suggests that criminal actions will abate when chances to commit crime are reduced. In other words, if a target feels like too much effort or risk, potential thieves will simply look elsewhere. Target hardening involves making your home less attractive to prowlers by utilizing visible security devices in a layered strategy.

How To Make Your Chico Home Less Of A Target

Criminals, like others, will choose the path that looks the easiest. Your job is to make them think twice about setting foot on your property. But what do you need to do? Adhere to these tips:

Observable Deterrents Are The Initial Layer Of Protection

Outdoor cameras and home security signage let trespassers know you have protection in place. Surveillance is among the most effective deterrents, as no intruder wants to be caught in the act. ADT has state-of-the-art outdoor and doorbell cameras with night vision, high-def imaging, and smart detection.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A well-lit house is much less attractive to potential thieves. Lighten dark areas around your home, and install accent lights near tree lines, hedges, and fencing, and other areas where prowlers might hide. You can even have interior lights turn on automatically if a camera detects questionable activity near your house.

Get Whole-Home Protection

You need a comprehensive approach, which means backing up your cameras and yard signs with entry-point sensors, motion sensors, and a functioning alarm. ADT can protect every entry 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 your front door. Look into reinforcing the door frames, and use a security bar in the floor track of your sliding door to stop intruders if the lock is bypassed.

Keep A Clear View From Windows

Hedges, large bushes, and trees are friends to strangers who want to stay out of view. Confirm that you can see clearly to all areas of your property by cutting back greenery near windows. A neat, well-maintained landscape tells prospective thieves that they should look elsewhere.

Why Protect Your Chico Home With ADT?

Protecting American families for over 150 years, ADT is the most trusted name in home security. Known for round-the-clock service and rapid response times from trained professionals, ADT has the most monitoring facilities of any home security provider. You’ll value the peace of mind and the state-of-the-art components like Google Nest cameras. 

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