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You’ve come across target hardening as a way to prevent break-ins, but you may be curious how to apply it to your New Orleans home. Learn more about this crime-reduction method and discover how the home security leaders at ADT can help you put it in place. 

Understanding Target Hardening

A well-known theory in criminology dating back to the 1970s, target hardening makes the case that criminal activity will decrease when opportunities for crime are limited. In other words, if a target feels like too much risk or effort, prospective burglars will just move on. Target hardening is about making your property less attractive to burglars through the use of observable, layered home security implements.

Ways To Make Your New Orleans Home Less Of A Target

Criminals, like others, will opt for the path with the lowest risk. Your challenge is to make them think twice about setting foot on your property. But what should you do? Follow these guidelines:

Observable Deterrents Are The First Layer Of Protection

Exterior cameras and home security signage let trespassers know you have protection. Surveillance is among the most effective deterrents, as no intruder wants to be seen breaking in. ADT has advanced exterior and doorbell cameras with night vision, AI-powered smart detection, and high-def imaging.

Shine A Light On The Situation

A properly illuminated house is much less attractive to criminals. Illuminate darker spots along your home’s perimeter, and add accent lights near your fence, tree lines, hedges, and other spots where intruders might conceal themselves. You might even have indoor lights turn on automatically if a surveillance device detects unusual activity outside.

Implement Whole-Home Protection

You need a layered strategy, which means supplementing your video cameras and signage with entry-point sensors, motion detectors, and a functioning alarm. ADT can protect every access point, including your garage.

Bolster Your Physical Defenses

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

Keep An Unobstructed Sightline

Hedges, large bushes, and trees are friends to strangers who wish to stay hidden from view. Ensure that you can see clearly to all areas of your property by cutting back greenery close to windows. A neat, properly maintained landscape tells prowlers that they are better off moving on.

Why Defend Your New Orleans Home With ADT?

Safeguarding American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the leading name in home security. Known for 24-hour service and fast response times from dedicated professionals, ADT has the most monitoring stations of any provider. You’ll appreciate the reassurance and the state-of-the-art tools like Google Nest cameras. 

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