Adequately securing any cannabis operation is a difficult task, but securing where the public interacts with cannabis operations, is even more intense. Interacting with cannabis customers either within a cannabis retail store, or within a cannabis consumption space, requires your security plan to be well thought out, documented, and able to grow and change as you operate. Knowing the key …
Video surveillance is a key part of the security strategy for any cannabis business, but with hundreds of surveillance camera manufacturers on the market, it can be hard for a cannabis business owner to know which to choose. Today, video surveillance is about more than just observation. Modern cannabis camera manufacturers offer solutions that include enhanced video analytics, video storage options, …
As a cannabis business owner, there are a lot of decisions to be made regarding a facility’s security systems. While some of these decisions will be made by the regulatory authority, many will require thoroughly considering each available option. One such decision all cannabis business owners will face is where to locate the company’s video surveillance storage. Video storage can …
Most people will remember 2020 as the year of COVID-19, but for many it was the year their business was held hostage. The twisted and convoluted legal past of the cannabis industry has given cause for cannabis business owners to take their physical security very seriously. But while the lucrative business of cyber-terrorism is growing, the imminent threat of an …
Choosing an access control system for a business can be a tough decision, especially in the rapidly expanding cannabis industry. Cannabis businesses have varying needs depending on their operations and the different regulations that govern them in each state. The primary goals of the access control system are to manage and control access to the business, as well as to …
Customer diversion can occur at any retailer, and cannabis dispensaries are not immune. Though the increased security systems and procedures in place at a cannabis retailer make theft extremely difficult, those seeking to steal may still be attracted by the high-value cannabis. Like any business, customer diversion at a cannabis retailer could be as simple as an act of shoplifting, …
Regardless of license type, all cannabis businesses will need a video surveillance system. Like other industries, one of the main goals of the video surveillance system in a cannabis business is loss prevention. Individuals are less likely to steal when they know they are being recorded, and if they do attempt to steal, they are more likely to be caught. …
Cannabis businesses, especially dispensaries, are considered high-risk businesses due to the high value of the cannabis products on-site and large volume of cash. Like any high-risk businesses, cannabis businesses can be at an increased risk of incidents on the property that may result in litigation. This may include robberies, burglaries, injuries, or other incidents that occur on the premises of …
Today’s security trends are all about multi-faceted technologies that do more than just increase safety. As the lines between digital, cyber, and physical security blur, technologies evolve to meet the needs of all three. Cannabis businesses looking to adopt 2022’s top security trends will find that each increases security while also improving operations and efficiency. Remote Accessibility The ability to remotely access security solutions …
There are three things you should never do:1. Be your own doctor2. Be your own lawyer3. Write your own cannabis business application! I have been involved in the cannabis industry for the last eight years and have seen many businesses and entrepreneurs with a strong desire to enter this industry. Some want to cultivate and distribute cannabis, while others want …
