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 …
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 …
Negligent security can occur at any business and can cause serious risk to the safety and security of customers, employees, and other individuals on the property. Should a criminal incident occur on the property, the ownership and management of the property could be held liable for not ensuring sufficient security to prevent the criminal act from occurring. Additionally, businesses can …
While any retailer can become a victim of an armed robbery, some businesses are more at risk. These businesses are often referred to as “high risk” businesses due to their valuable inventory and large amounts of currency on hand, such as pawn shops, cannabis businesses, and jewelry stores. Proactively preparing for an armed robbery is one of the best ways …
Most cannabis businesses are already equipped with video surveillance cameras, either for regulatory compliance or added security. Surveillance cameras are great for deterring crime, monitoring facilities, and investigating incidences, but their use is even more beneficial when combined with video analytics. Video analytics for cannabis businesses provide valuable insights that lead to smarter business decisions and increased security, all while making …
When it comes to building security, letting the right people in is equally as important as keeping the wrong people out. Access control systems are often employed by cannabis businesses to easily separate those who have are authorized from those who are not and often employ two-factor authentication. In its simplest form, an access control system grants access to those who have …
Organized crime is a global problem and can be problematic for retailers and non-retailers across multiple industries. In retail, organized crime often occurs through planned thefts or robberies and can cause businesses to incur substantial losses and evidence indicates that retailers may lose an estimated $30 billion each year. Between 2015 and 2020, rates of organized retail crime increased by 60% …
A new law will soon require cannabis business owners take a fresh look at their video surveillance system to determine regulatory compliance. Passed in November, the Secure Equipment Act of 2021 takes aim overseas communications equipment manufacturers and their threat to national security. Under the new law, the importation, marketing, and sale of specified Chinese communications products would effectively be …
