Top 5 Cannabis Security and Surveillance Violations

Top 5 Cannabis Security and Surveillance Violations

How do cannabis businesses fail with security and surveillance requirements? Learn from cannabis compliance inspections and inventory audits today. Use your own business data to make better decisions. Here’s the Global Go Cloud Top 5 cannabis violation list for security and surveillance requirements: 1. All security cameras do not have a clear, unobstructed view of all licensed premise activity where cannabis …

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Peace of Mind in the Retail Sector: Facility Security

No doubt- we are entrenc­hed in the digital era; cell phones, self-checkouts, and online ordering have become the new norm. With the current focus on firewalls and cybersecurity, it is easy to forget that facility security is just as vital. Implementing strong facility security measures, for both products and personnel, is essential to the longevity and success of any business …

How to Present Your Cannabis Business Vision to Your City

Many States require local city approval prior to issuing a State cannabis license.  Over the last 10 years, Sapphire Risk has been involved in over 200 municipality meetings where we presented our client’s cannabis security plan to city officials. Most of these clients received city resolution approval letters but there were a few that were denied for various reasons.  Below are …

High Risk Security Training

One of the most critical investments high-risk retail businesses should make is investment in the security training of their team members. All forms of businesses invest in their training programs, so why should high-risk retail be different? Let’s start by clarifying what “high-risk” businesses are for the purposes of this article. These businesses operate high demand products or services where …

How Stable Is Your Cannabis Payment Platform?

How stable is your cannabis payment platform? Are there dangers lurking in your cannabis payment solution? The fact that banks are federally regulated and required to abide by federal laws such as the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) has left the cannabis industry without many options. eing forced to operate as a cash-only business with limited access …

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Increase in Cannabis Business Burglaries and Break-Ins

In recent months, there has been an uptick cannabis business burglaries and theft across the United States and Canada. As a result, many areas that permit cannabis have released advisories notifying cannabis businesses about this increase and providing guidance on how to better prevent theft. This is especially true in states and provinces that have been hit the hardest as …

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Sapphire Risk Advisory Group LLC, and Alert Security Consulting Inc. Announce New Collaboration

DALLAS, Texas – Sapphire Risk Advisory Group, LLC, is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Alert Security Consulting. Inc. Both companies are known for their extensive security consulting experience within the cannabis industry, and they are excited to enhance their offerings to valued clients through this collaboration. The experts at Sapphire Risk Advisory Group (SRAG) are known for their …

CPTED For Cannabis Businesses - Part 2

CPTED for Cannabis Businesses – Part 2

CPTED or Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design is the approach to crime prevention that utilizes architecture, urban planning, and facility management to deter criminal acts. When properly utilized, CPTED is an extremely successful method of crime prevention for any business, especially high-risk businesses like those in the cannabis industry. While CPTED has been tried and tested since the mid-1900s, newer …

Security Training for Dispensary Employees

Security Training for Dispensary Employees 

One of the most crucial aspects of running a high-risk business is ensuring that your employees are well-versed in your dispensary’s security standards and procedures. There is a clear correlation between your company’s long-term success and how well trained your employees are. Trained employees off your business a better ROI because they are aware of the company’s losses if they …

Security Guards: In-house vs. Outside Agency

Security Guards: In-House vs. Outside Agency

The need for security guards in the cannabis industry is essential to the smooth operation of your business. Security officers are a deterrent for crime and serve as customer service representatives to your customers. Assisting with directions, crowd control, and checking IDs are some of the job functions security guards conduct at cannabis facilities. The question that arises is – “why should I …