​Bottom of the ninth with two outs and your turn up to bat. You look for your bat and it’s gone? So is your helmet, and you can’t just use someone else’s equipment. What do you do? Sports retail stores must answer the same questions when it comes to protecting their own equipment. With security being at the forefront of …
In today’s environment, civil disturbances or civil unrest are unfortunately common occurrences and businesses should be prepared for the worst-case scenario. The latest is the current protests and looting going on in Minneapolis, St. Paul, N.Y.C, Denver, and others around the nation.  According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a civil disturbance is “a civil unrest activity such as …
Cannabis companies are having to evolve quickly during this pandemic, whether that be changing the way they conduct business or by establishing heightened safety policies. While many businesses were required to close during stay-in-place orders, cannabis companies throughout the country were deemed essential and had to adapt rapidly to adhere to new state safety mandates. Many businesses, including cannabis companies, …
The aluminum storefront door represents 95% of business’ entrance doors. It is my goal to give you a basic understanding of the parts associated with the doors, along with the terminology used to describe them. While I’m sure you know that you must crawl before you can walk, once you learn everything in this guide, you will be able to …
Today is the annual celebration of Earth Day, and although some things may be different this year, it is still a day to celebrate the planet. While many are remaining at home due to quarantines or stay-at-home orders, the planet has been thriving. Around the world, cities are documenting unprecedented reductions in air pollution and improved air quality. While the …
Choosing the right safety measures to protect an outdoor cannabis grow facility can often be more difficult than security for an indoor grow. Since not all security equipment is suitable for outdoor conditions, it’s important to research what is appropriate for security for outdoor cannabis grows. BARRIERS AND LIGHTING One of the most crucial security measures to implement with outdoor …
As you may have guessed, Sapphire Risk has been very busy helping business owners improve their current security programs at their location during these difficult times. Many owners have called us asking for advice on how to purchase better safes, locks, and alarm systems to protect themselves and their businesses through emergency planning for Coronavirus. Almost every industry, including cannabis, …
Despite $10 million in sales within the first five days of legal recreational cannabis, not every dispensary in Illinois is reaping in the benefits. More than $100,000 in cash was stolen from Chicago dispensary MOCA Modern Cannabis on January 6. The burglary occurred around 3 a.m. when dispensary was closed for the night, so no staff or security personal were …
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is warning the general public that it is illegal to operate a drone with a dangerous weapon attached.​Perhaps you’ve seen online photos and videos of drones with attached guns, bombs, fireworks, flamethrowers, and other dangerous items. Do not consider attaching any items such as these to a drone because operating a drone with such an …
The Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) released the draft versions of updated regulations for medical and adult-use cannabis in the great Commonwealth. And assuming no significant changes between the draft and ratification (temporary measures have a habit of becoming permanent), it is worth reviewing the changes made to the regulations. Here we will review the security components including but not limited to 935 …
