Who Do You Call to Sniff Out Bad Cannabis Actors?

February 6, 2024
Tom Hymes
Compliance and Regulations, News & Insights, Security, Spotlight
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For anyone who has traveled the cannabis industry for any length of time, the risks associated with getting in bed with the wrong partners are about as acute as they can get, and truth be told, almost no one escapes…

Use of Force – Have you ever even considered the business ramifications? (You Should)…

September 28, 2023
Jeff Dingle
Security
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by Jeff Dingle Any business that deals with the public potentially has to deal with angry or upset people, and an encounter with such a person may lead to a use of force issue by an employee. While the cannabis…

Your collective has a security guard at the door. But how are you protected behind the guard?

By Paul Gerber Theft by employees in the retail industry is rampant. Incident for incident, the cost of internal theft remains much higher than that of loss due to shoplifting. The National Retail Federation’s 2021 Security Survey, for example, demonstrated…

Security threats at a Cannabis Dispensary – What to Watch For

April 24, 2023
Jeff Dingle
Security
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By Jeff Dingle Security is of the utmost importance in the cannabis industry. The industry is highly regulated and the sale of cannabis products is strictly controlled, so dispensaries must take specific measures to protect their products and customers. Unfortunately…

Outsourced and on-line – Cannabis Security Training Benefits from Technology

By Jeff Dingle In the ever-evolving cannabis industry, on-line security training is a valuable resource for cannabis businesses. Cannabis businesses need to be up-to-date on the laws and regulations and training provides a comprehensive overview of the legal and regulatory…

Business Risk Assessment in the Cannabis Industry

August 22, 2022
Jeff Dingle
Security
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By Jeff Dingle Much of the Cannabis business is new. According to Steven Brooks, a Special Agent with the State of Arkansas, the Cannabis business is much like the Wild West. “The business opportunities are rapidly expanding and growth is…

The Business Case for Security Training: Protect Your People, Product and Profits

by Jeff Dingle Recent high visibility shootings have brought gun violence into the consciousness of many business owners. While statistically shootings are rare (of course that depends on where you are located), statics don’t help if YOU are the unfortunate one…

Armored car company settles suit over $1M pot sale seizures

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — A Pennsylvania armored car company has settled its lawsuit that accused the San Bernardino County sheriff of illegally seizing over $1 million in cash it was transporting from medical marijuana businesses. The settlement for no…

Essential cybersecurity considerations when selecting a security solution

March 15, 2022
Scott Thomas
Security
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By Scott Thomas This is part three of a series on how to plan, build, and assemble a robust security system for your cannabis business. In part one, we focused on video management systems. In part two, access control. This…

Security Solutions for Cannabis Businesses: Avoid these common mistakes when selecting your access control solution: Part 2 of 3

February 16, 2022
Scott Thomas
Security
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This is part two of a three-part series on how to plan, build, and assemble security solutions for cannabis businesses. In part one of this series, we looked at some of the key considerations that should inform your selection of…

Security solutions for cannabis businesses: 5 questions to ask before choosing a video management system: Part 1 of 3

January 11, 2022
Scott Thomas
Security
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By Scott Thomas Designing a security solution for your cannabis business can feel complex and overwhelming. There are a lot of considerations: cost, of course, but also scalability, versatility, resiliency, cybersecurity, and more. Not only do you need to protect…

How Does Legal Cannabis Impact Crime?

November 3, 2021
Katharine Baxter
California, Cannabis & Hemp Research, Colorado, Security, Washington
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Cannabis legalization is spreading through the United States rapidly, with states initiating medical marijuana programs or expanding to allow adult-use cannabis. This year alone, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut all voted to legalize recreational cannabis. Now, most states have…

Securing Cannabis Facilities: Compliance, Complexity, and Understanding Your Options

By Mark J. Berger Creating and maintaining a security plan for companies in the cannabis industry can be daunting, most especially when it comes to code compliance, access control, and door security. Whether you are a dispensary, growhouse, or retail…

If You Have Only Protected Your Cannabis Business Using the Minimum Security Required by Law, YOU ARE NOT SECURE

December 21, 2020
Tim Sutton CPP, PCI, PSP, CHPA
Best Practices, Medical Marijuana, Security
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This year has been filled with what has been termed peaceful protests. Unfortunately, the reality is these peaceful protests have left an undetermined amount of damage in their wakes sure to total tens of billions of dollars across the U.S.…

Why Can’t My Surveillance Camera See Through My Plexiglass Screen?

By Tony Gallo and Haley Glover While the United States is working its way through Phase 1 of reopening, there are many questions on how to protect your businesses and employees. As stated by the US Government, the guidelines that…

Who Do You Call to Sniff Out Bad Cannabis Actors?

Use of Force – Have you ever even considered the business ramifications? (You Should)…

Your collective has a security guard at the door. But how are you protected behind the guard?

Security threats at a Cannabis Dispensary – What to Watch For

Outsourced and on-line – Cannabis Security Training Benefits from Technology

Business Risk Assessment in the Cannabis Industry

The Business Case for Security Training: Protect Your People, Product and Profits

Armored car company settles suit over $1M pot sale seizures

Essential cybersecurity considerations when selecting a security solution

Security Solutions for Cannabis Businesses: Avoid these common mistakes when selecting your access control solution: Part 2 of 3

How Does Legal Cannabis Impact Crime?

Securing Cannabis Facilities: Compliance, Complexity, and Understanding Your Options

If You Have Only Protected Your Cannabis Business Using the Minimum Security Required by Law, YOU ARE NOT SECURE

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