Cannabis is a cash business, primarily because federal laws still list marijuana as an illegal substance. This presents huge problems for dispensary security. With all that cash exchanging hands, dispensaries are a prime target for theft.
Sure, cutting a few cameras may save you a few dollars in monthly fees. But by eliminating cameras you are building blind spots into your security strategy.
While keeping outside threats at bay is certainly a very important component in a physical security strategy, it shouldn’t be the only one. Cannabusinesses can’t lose sight of the potential for insider threats.
The cannabis industry is expanding rapidly, and to meet skyrocketing demand, we’ll continue to see more dispensaries, warehouses and grow facilities pop up across the country. While this is certainly good news from an economic perspective, it also comes with an escalated risk of crime.
Crime is a 24/7 threat to businesses in every corner of the country, with vandalism, property destruction and theft costing billions in losses every single year.
While medical and recreational dispensaries have been the exception to the rule among retail establishments during the pandemic, this does not mean they haven’t been impacted by COVID-19.
As a cannabis enthusiast, Brad thought getting a job in the industry would be a dream come true. He wasn’t wrong but not for the reasons he had envisioned.
Protecting Your Cannabusiness by Combining the BEST Commercial Security Systems. When cannabusiness security providers boast industry expertise, most mean they sprouted up with the industry and have little tenure with protecting businesses.
Where there is industry growth, there are jobs. And where there are well paying jobs, there are people seeking jobs. But are they people you want around your valuable crop?
Cannabusiness is emerging faster than any other budding market has grown. With a 28% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2016 to 2021, the U.S. will see continued acceleration in the marijuana industry.
Losses from onsite crime can put companies out of business. Crime deterrents are a necessity in today’s world but how do you know if you are offering the right combination of services for your sites?
As the legal cannabis industry grows, criminal activity concerns will naturally rise. How are you securing your cannabis business?