How Do You Secure a Cannabis Facility From Theft and Trespassing?
Learn how to secure a cannabis facility from theft and trespassing using compliant security, remote video monitoring, and real-time deterrence.
March 25, 2026
Cannabusinesses need security systems to protect their livelihood. Whether in medical marijuana or recreational cannabis sales and distribution, there are substantial risks generated from high cash management and large inventories of desirable products.
Some states mandate cannabis security systems are in place, and most of them require security camera monitoring. However, many cannabusiness organizations are missing the most important component of cannabis security. Remote video monitoring services.
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OTHER CANNABIS SECURITY SYSTEMS
It’s good to have footage you can review if an event occurs.
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PRO-VIGIL CANNABIS
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It’s great to have smart search capabilities tied to remote video monitoring.
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Pro-Vigil equips new and existing cameras with AI video surveillance, provides instant access 24/7 to the best cannabis security, enables customer controls via our mobile app, and our virtual guard watches over your business when you are away.
Small businesses are often prime targets for thieves because they assume minimal surveillance monitoring is in place. Top that with the high cash volume in cannabusiness organizations, and the temptation for criminals is outstanding.
Rapid detection and response are critical for cannabis security systems. Imagine the power of combining AI video surveillance and real humans who can identify suspicious activity. You’ll get:
Establish customer trust and loyalty when you add remote video monitoring in your security solution.
Our permanent, mobile and remote video monitoring offers solution choices for pharmacies and grow facilities to fill in any security gap. Benefits from using a Pro-Vigil solution include:
Determine threat level with advanced software and notify authorities if necessary
Notify intruders with a loud voice warning that they have been spotted and authorities will be contacted
Automatically detects equipment issues, conducts trend analysis, fixes issues where possible, and alerts people when needed
Access remote video monitoring statistics, arming or disarming, and live feeds
View footage quickly based on search terms or keywords
Provide secure access to data and minimize storage limitations
Deploy bright, flashing lights to alarm intruders that they have been spotted
Strengthen the accuracy of your security solution with smart video analysis
Leverage remote personnel to review triggers from AI findings
Pro-Vigil’s remote video monitoring relies on AI video surveillance and machine learning video analysis to detect, deter, and dispatch in unmatched speed.
Remote surveillance flags unusual and unwanted activity with machine learning video analysis
Both audio and visual deterrents are activated after a virtual guard verifies the threat
When needed, 911 authorities are dispatched by your virtual guard
Remote video monitoring can help to identify a threat, verify it, and notify proper authorities if necessary. Choose video surveillance monitoring as complement to your security solution.
Learn how to secure a cannabis facility from theft and trespassing using compliant security, remote video monitoring, and real-time deterrence.
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.
