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, …
The outbreak of the coronavirus and its shockingly rapid spread around the globe has resulted in a public health emergency declaration by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and on March 11, the virus was officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The effects of coronavirus on the cannabis industry have lead to diverse responses from cannabis …
BREAKING NEWS- The Illinois Department of Agriculture is extending the deadline for Craft Grow, Infuser, and Transporter Adult-Use Cannabis applications until March 30, 2020. The Department is urging Applicants to submit via certified mail rather than in person. The Illinois application extension was issued by an Executive Order signed by Governor JB Pritzker on March 12, 2020 and extends the previous …
Cannabis Around the World is a multi-part series exploring cannabis’ journey around the globe – from its beginning in ancient cultures Before the Common Era, its spread and integration into new societies in the Common Era, and its current global status in modern cannabis policies. Africa Although cannabis is not indigenous to Africa, trade routes established Before the Common Era …
Cannabis Around the World is a multi-part series exploring cannabis’ journey around the globe – from its beginning in ancient cultures Before the Common Era, its spread and integration into new societies in the Common Era, and the modern cannabis policies of the world. Asia Modern cannabis policies have undergone drastic changes in countries which once openly accepted the plant. …
Cannabis Around the World is a three-part series exploring cannabis’ history and journey around the globe – from its beginning in ancient cultures Before the Common Era, its spread and integration into new societies in the Common Era, and its current status in the governments of the modern world.Cannabis had become well-integrated into Asian and Middle Eastern societies Before the Common …
Cannabis Around the World is a three-part series exploring cannabis’ journey around the globe – from its beginning in ancient cultures Before the Common Era, its spread and integration into new societies in the Common Era, and its current status in the governments of the modern world.While widespread cannabis use may seem like a relatively new idea, cannabis use has …
Door hardware is an important aspect of every security plan, yet it is often overlooked. Door hardware technology and equipment has advanced drastically in the past century and new developments are frequently entering the market. One well-known company that has been at the forefront of these innovations is Schlage, a brand from Allegion. This year, Schlage is celebrating 100 years …
Security technology is constantly advancing – especially in the cannabis industry. The cannabis industry has only been around legally for a few years, but, like other high-risk businesses, cannabis business owners are having to learn to proactively monitor and enhance their facility’s security. Some recent innovations and emerging technologies are changing the ways that cannabis businesses secure their products and …
One hundred years ago on January 17, the United States federal government instituted a ban on alcohol, issuing in a 13-year era known as the “Prohibition Period.” Largely considered a political failure, 1920-1933 saw increases in organized crime, federal prison populations, and drug usage. This time period also saw the ban of another kind of drug: cannabis. Between 1916 and …
