Cannabis Dispensary Security from Industry Experts

Dispensaries are an attractive target to criminals for a number of reasons. Cannabis products have been sold on the black market for decades, and the legalization has not eliminated this market. There is a strong incentive to obtain dispensary quality goods to sell on this still very active underground market. Additionally, because of federal banking regulations, most dispensaries are forced to have a significantly larger amount of cash on hand on a day-to-day basis.

For these reasons, employee theft also accounts for a large percentage of loss in the cannabis industry.

Because of the high-risk nature of cannabis retail stores, it is extremely important that business owners take their security seriously, not just for the sake of their employees and customers, or even their bottom line, but also for the health and safety of the communities in which they operate. The process of creating an effective security plan is a delicate balance of making customers, employees, and community members feel both safe and welcome.