When it comes to cannabis security, balancing compliance, effectiveness, and budget can be a daunting task—especially for businesses new to the industry’s unique demands. In this case study, we explore how Sapphire Risk Advisory Group helped a New Jersey cannabis retailer navigate an unexpectedly high security bid from their long-time integrator. By managing the RFP process, designing a tailored security …
One of the most critical investments high-risk retail businesses should make is investment in the security training of their team members. All forms of businesses invest in their training programs, so why should high-risk retail be different? Let’s start by clarifying what “high-risk” businesses are for the purposes of this article. These businesses operate high demand products or services where …
It’s time to say goodbye to CCTV. All technologies eventually become obsolete and are replaced by more advanced devices. This is especially true in the security industry where faster, smaller, and smarter devices are created every year. Despite all of the progress in the industry, one technology has managed to hang on longer than others: CCTV, or closed-circuit television. While …
A cannabis security floor plan serves as an artistic rendering of a facility’s layout and includes the location of all applicable security solutions. Security floor plans are an essential component for many cannabis business applications prior to build-out. For cannabis retail, processing, and cultivation facilities, a well-designed cannabis floor plan communicates that the applicant has reviewed every angle for which …
