How to Secure Access Control Points for Cannabis Businesses

How to Secure Access Control Points in a Cannabis Business

The use of access control in cannabis business security is nothing new. Let’s take a door, lock, and key for example. In this scenario, the door is the access control point, the lock is the physical form of access control being used, and the key is the credential which allows access to the access control point.  But access control has …

MJBizCon and MJ Unpacked

3 Cannabis Security Take-Aways From MJBizCon and MJ Unpacked 2021

This year, the first in-person MJBizCon since 2019 was a success with 35,000 people in attendance. The conference, which took place from October 19-22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, hosted over 1,300 exhibitors covering every aspect of the cannabis industry. Retailers could find packaging and payment solutions, cultivators could find new ways to increase their yields, and processors could access advanced methods …

3 Ways Video Monitoring Can Keep Cannabis Retail in Business

3 Ways Video Monitoring Can Keep Cannabis Retail in Business

The business of growing and selling marijuana shows some of the fastest growth of any new industry today. Current valuations show the U.S cannabis industry to be worth $61 billion. Analysts are now predicting that the industry will be worth $100 billion by 2030.  This explosive growth has brought with it an array of challenges for dispensary owners. While many …

Differences in Secure Storage for Cannabis

Differences in Secure Storage for Cannabis Businesses

Choosing a method of secure storage is an important part of designing a cannabis facility, but not every facility has the same needs when it comes to secure storage. Small and large cannabis businesses have different requirements when it comes to secure storage and, depending on the location of the business, regulations may dictate which method of secure storage should …

CPTED for Cannabis Business Pt. I

CPTED for Cannabis Businesses Pt. I

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, or CPTED, is a method of crime prevention that involves controlling the area surrounding a business and creating strong ties with the local community. CPTED, when practiced effectively, is one of the most successful crime prevention applications for any business, but these strategies can be especially useful for high-risk businesses like cannabis businesses. Utilizing CPTED is a form of proactive security that can …

Choosing Alarm Devices for Cannabis Businesses

Choosing Alarm Devices for Cannabis Businesses

An alarm system is an integral part of every retail establishment, but it is especially important for cannabis businesses. Though the requirements may be similar, regulations regarding alarm system devices for cannabis businesses are different in every state. In addition to differing state guidelines, the cost, quality, and functionality of alarm system devices can vary greatly. Cannabis business owners must consider all components of …

Proactive Security vs Reactive Security

Proactive Security Vs. Reactive Security

While reactive security measures are a foundational part of any business, proactive security measures have been increasing in popularity due to recent technological advancements in the security industry. Reactive security measures are those used to respond to a crime after it occurs, but proactive security measures seek to prevent the crime from ever occurring. Reactive and proactive security measures serve different roles …

Cannabis Secure Storage

Secure Storage for Cannabis Businesses

Although storage is important for any business, it is especially important for businesses in cannabis and other high-risk industries. Any business that handles high-value products can be susceptible to theft without adequate secure storage procedures, but cannabis is also prone to deterioration when stored improperly. When designing and building out a cannabis facility, cannabis security experts prioritize choosing the proper secure …

Bay Alarm for Cannabis Businesses

Alarm Systems for Cannabis Businesses

An alarm system is an integral part of every retail establishment, but it is especially important for cannabis businesses. Though the requirements may be similar, regulations regarding alarm systems for cannabis businesses are different in every state. In addition to differing state guidelines, the cost, quality, and functionality of alarm systems can vary greatly. It is important to consider all components of …