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You’ve come across target hardening as a way to prevent crime, but you may be thinking about how it applies to your own Miami home. Learn more about this crime-reduction approach and see how the leaders in home security at ADT can help you improve your defense. 

What Is Target Hardening?

A well-known theory in criminology originating in the 1970s, target hardening simply suggests that criminal behavior will abate when opportunities to commit crime are reduced. In other words, if a target feels like too high of a risk, potential offenders will simply move on. Target hardening involves making your property less inviting to burglars by using observable security devices in a layered strategy.

Making Your Miami Home Less Of A Target

Criminals, like others, will follow the path of least resistance. Your job is to give them pause about approaching your property. But what might you do? Adhere to these guidelines:

Make Your Security Hard To Miss

Outdoor cameras and security signage let prowlers know you have protection. Surveillance is one of the most powerful deterrents, as no criminal wants to be caught in the act. ADT has advanced outdoor and doorbell cameras with night vision, AI-powered smart detection, and HD imaging.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A well-lit house is much less attractive to potential thieves. Lighten dark areas around your house, and install accent lights near your fence, tree lines, hedges, and other places where intruders might hide. You can even have indoor lights illuminate automatically if a camera detects suspicious activity outside.

Get Whole-Home Protection

You need a multi-layered approach, which means backing up your surveillance and signage with entry-point sensors, motion sensors, and a working alarm. ADT can defend every entry point, including the largest one, your garage.

Strengthen Your Physical Defenses

Ensure that all windows lock properly, and always use a deadbolt latch on the front door. Consider reinforcing door frames, and insert a security bar in the bottom track of your sliding door to block entry if the lock is circumvented.

Maintain An Unobstructed Sightline

Large trees, hedges, and overgrown bushes are useful cover for trespassers who wish to remain out of view. Make sure you can easily see all levels of your property by trimming greenery close to windows. A clean, cared-for landscape signals to prowlers that they should look elsewhere.

Why Secure Your Miami Home With ADT?

Protecting American families for over 150 years, ADT is the leading name in home security. Known for 24-hour service and rapid response times from dedicated professionals, ADT has more monitoring centers than any competitor. You’ll enjoy the reassurance and the industry-leading tools like Google Nest cameras. 

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