GivingTuesday

Give Back on Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is a day that encourages people to do good. Whether you donate your time or money or you simply help your neighbor with whatever their needs may be. The year of 2020 was a reminder how our country can come together as a community. Everyone stepped up to the plate to help one another this year. Sapphire Risk’s …

Georgia Cannabis Applications

Application Announcement: Georgia Licenses are Open!

Starting November 25th, 2020, the state of Georgia will be accepting cannabis applications. They will award 6 cultivation licenses for class 1 and class 2. Deadline is December 28th, 2020 at 2pm. There will be four class 1 production licenses, to be under 50,000 sqft.. As well as two class 2 production licenses, to be over 50,000 sqft. Security Plan …

Black Friday

How to protect yourself from criminals the week of Black Friday

Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year. Unfortunately, while you’re excited for all of the great deals, criminals are excited for all of the distracted shoppers. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to make yourself a less desirable target for criminals this Black Friday. Find a visible parking spot Even if it …

Fake ID

How to Avoid Accepting a Fake ID

Businesses who provide regulated products are at risk of facing legal consequences because of a fake ID. Hackers, fraudsters and scammers evolve at nearly the same rate as technology; because of this, web and physical business entities should periodically update their security procedures. How To Check Identification In all legalized states, dispensaries are obligated to confirm customers are 21 or …

cannabis cultivation facility

How to obtain a Cannabis Cultivation Facility

When starting a cannabis cultivation facility, there are a lot of “I’s” to dot and “T’s” to cross. Ever wonder how existing licensed marijuana cultivators did it? Help… and lots of it. Sapphire Risk Advisory Group and Grow Space New England have joined forces. Providing clients with a turn-key solution in the cannabis / marijuana industry. Aspiring marijuana cultivators face …

Cannabis Security Consultant Pawn Jewelry Tony Gallo

Cannabis Results of 2020 Elections

Support for cannabis has been growing in recent years, and elections in 2020 saw substantial victories for the industry. Multiple states from across the country legalized recreational and medical cannabis. This could prompt even more states to legalize in the future. But cannabis is not the only drug with increasing support – psilocybin therapies and psychedelics are also growing in …

Cannabis Security Consultant Pawn Jewelry Tony Gallo

How Can Dispensaries Protect Themselves from Looters?

Following the death of George Floyd, looting took place across the country. Many targeting marijuana dispensaries, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses. In most cases, rioters weren’t just looting stores. They were completely ransacking and destroying property.  A Closer Look Berner’s Cookies, in Melrose, CA, response is parallel to the industry’s historic, positive alignment with social justice issues – …

Cannabis Security Consultant Pawn Jewelry Tony Gallo

The Melting Cauldron: Why we celebrate Halloween

Most people observe Halloween as a special holiday to celebrate the dead. Its roots come from ancient pre-Christian Europe. Each country or culture has its own kind of Halloween ritual. Samhain During the Iron Age of the 5th century (500 BC -332 BC) the Celts in Central Europe were the first who celebrated it as a three-day Pagan festival of Samhain …

Cannabis Security Consultant Pawn Jewelry Tony Gallo

Halloween 2020: How to Protect Yourself from Crime and COVID-19

Halloween is the most violent day of the year. In some cities, crime rates double the yearly average as people in overly festive moods cause mischief. Several different factors affect violence, like the crime prevention a city has in place, the day of the week Halloween falls on, or college towns nearby. Even the weather affects the crime rates for Halloween.  This year, …

Cannabis Security Consultant Pawn Jewelry Tony Gallo

States voting on Cannabis Legalization in November 2020

The following states are voting on cannabis-related legislation this November. Arizona for recreational cannabis legalization  About 65% of eligible voters in Arizona are pro legalization and 25% would oppose it, according to a poll conducted in June 2020 by HighGround Public Affairs. Arizona’s Smart and Safe Act aims towards legalizing cannabis, possessing up to one ounce and using it for recreational purposes ages 21 and older. Adults would be allowed to cultivate …