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You’ve come across target hardening as a way to deter break-ins, but you might be wondering how it’s applicable to your own Portland home. Learn more about this crime-reduction strategy and see how the home security innovators at ADT can help you improve your defense. 

Understanding Target Hardening

An established theory in criminology rooted in the 1970s, target hardening simply proposes that criminal behavior will abate when chances to commit crime are reduced. In other words, if a target appears to be too much effort or risk, potential offenders will simply move on. Target hardening is about making your residence less inviting to criminals by using easy-to-see security components in a layered approach.

Making Your Portland Home Less Of A Target

Would-be-offenders, like many people, will choose the path that looks the easiest. Your challenge is to give them second thoughts about setting foot on your property. But how do you do so? Adhere to these tips:

Noticeable Deterrents Are The Opening Layer Of Protection

Exterior cameras and security signage let prowlers know you are protected. Surveillance is among the most effective deterrents, as no thief 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 brightly lit house is much less attractive to criminals. Brighten up dark areas around your home, and install accent lights near fencing, tree lines, hedges, and other places where trespass might lurk. You can even have indoor lights switch on automatically if a camera discovers questionable activity outside.

Implement Comprehensive Protection

You need a multi-layered strategy, which means supplementing your cameras and signage with door and window sensors, motion sensors, and a loud alarm. ADT can protect every access point, including the garage.

Address Physical Security Measures

Confirm that all windows lock properly, and always use a deadbolt latch on the primary entrance. Look into reinforcing door frames, and place a security bar in the lower track of your sliding door to prevent entry if the lock is circumvented.

Maintain A Clear Sightline

Hedges, large bushes, and trees are friends to strangers who wish to remain concealed from view. Ensure that you can easily see all parts of your property by pruning greenery near windows. A neat, well-maintained landscape informs prowlers that they should look elsewhere.

Why Secure Your Portland Home With ADT?

Shielding American families for over 150 years, ADT is the top name in home security. Recognized for 24-hour service and rapid response times from trained professionals, ADT has the most monitoring facilities of any security provider. You’ll enjoy the reassurance and the industry-leading equipment like Google Nest surveillance cameras. 

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