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You’ve heard target hardening mentioned as a way to prevent crime, but you might be wondering how it’s applicable to your own Mobile home. Read more about this crime-reduction strategy and see how the leaders in home security at ADT can help you put it in place. 

What Exactly Is Target Hardening?

A well-known theory in criminology originating in the 1970s, target hardening is a belief that criminal actions will decrease when opportunities for crime are reduced. In other words, if a target feels like too much effort or risk, potential offenders will simply pass it by. Target hardening is about making your home less appealing to burglars through the use of visible, layered home security measures.

Ways To Make Your Mobile Home Less Of A Target

Criminals, like other people, will opt for the path that looks the easiest. Your challenge is to make them think twice about coming near your property. But how do you do so? Abide by these suggestions:

Make Your Security Impossible To Ignore

Home security yard signs and video cameras let would-be burglars know you are protected. Surveillance is one of the most reliable deterrents, as no criminal wants to be caught in the act. ADT has advanced exterior and doorbell cameras with night vision, high-def imaging, and AI-powered smart detection.

Light Up Your Property

A brightly lit house is much less appealing to burglars. Illuminate dark areas along your home’s perimeter, and install accent lights near tree lines, fencing, hedges, and other spots where intruders might lurk. You can even have interior lights turn on automatically if a camera finds questionable activity near your house.

Implement Whole-Home Protection

You need a comprehensive approach, which means backing up your cameras and signage with door and window sensors, motion sensors, and a loud alarm. ADT can protect every access point, including your garage.

Address Physical Security Measures

Check that all windows lock properly, and always use a deadbolt lock on the primary entrance. Think about reinforcing door frames, and insert a metal bar in the lower track of your sliding door to prevent entry if the lock is circumvented.

Keep A Clear View

Large trees, hedges, and overgrown bushes are useful cover for trespassers who wish to stay hidden from view. Make sure you can see clearly to all areas of your property by cutting back greenery near windows. A neat, well-maintained landscape signals to potential thieves that they should look elsewhere.

Why Protect Your Mobile Home With ADT?

Safeguarding American families for more than 150 years, ADT is the top name in home security. Recognized for 24-hour service and fast response times from experienced professionals, ADT has the most monitoring facilities of any security provider. You’ll value the reassurance and the modern components like Google Nest video cameras. 

Secure Your Mobile Home With Secure24 Alarm Systems

Ready to make your home less of a target? Upgrade to a whole-home ADT security system from Secure24 Alarm Systems. As your local, authorized ADT dealer, we install top-notch equipment from the leader in home security. Discover how we can boost your security by placing a call to (251) 207-7344 or completing our form today.