Sapphire Risk Advisory Group has helped hundreds of cannabis enterprises protect their investment by assisting with applications & licensing, secure facility build-outs and standard operating procedures (SOP). We’re one of the oldest security consulting firms in the cannabis industry, drawing on decades of experience securing high-risk applications.
Since 2013, Sapphire Risk has written the security section for over 300 state applications in 24 states, with an average of 94% on our application scores. We have assisted with over 60 facility build-outs for cultivations, processing, extraction, testing, dispensaries and transportation. Our team is constantly collaborating which helps our client’s minds remain at ease from application to operation.
Consulting Services
Security is required by both state and cities when applying for a license. Topics addressed typically include video surveillance design, access control protocols, safe & vault storage policies, internal diversion prevention, employee safety and overview of security policies and procedures.
Consulting can take place prior to or during the application process as well as after the opening of your facility. Speaking with the right people can promote a thorough observation and inspection of your facility, influencing your operation to run as a well-oiled machine. As many states and cities revise rules and regulations over time, it’s important to be advised on these alterations to remain in compliance.
Application Writing
Think of your cannabis application as the sole representation of your organization. You are putting together a massive puzzle, full of details that form a much larger picture. State cannabis applications are particularly technical and present regulations that must be addressed in order for your application to be successful. It typically requires a lot of reading and truly comprehending that state and city’s rules and regulations, which at times can be left up to interpretation. Properly addressing these regulations requires a high level of clarity and accuracy.
Each section of the application must hold its own, and all sections must work in unison to create a winning application. As states and local governments continue to migrate toward the cannabis industry, the genesis of the legalization process is the application process. This is the first place you want to over-deliver on expectations and bring vision, accuracy, and continuity in order to stand out from the competition.
When hiring a security consultant like Sapphire for your application process, you are more likely to receive a winning application, resulting in a license to begin the buildout process of your operation.
Security Floor Plan Design
A well-designed security floor plan addresses every angle for which a business must protect itself, identifying both internal and external threats. It not only considers the necessary equipment but also the significance of equipment positioning for adequate coverage and potential exposure.
Sapphire’s project managers work alongside the client during this process to provide a security floor plan design with your budget in mind as well as compliant with any regulations and insurance requirements. Installing security equipment without knowledge of the latest technology or market prices increases your risks of being nonsecure and overcharged.
“We know how to get the points to win on your application. When assisting with the security build out process, we give our clients a peace of mind when it comes to getting it right the first time!”
Tony Gallo, Managing Partner
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