CCSS & TLBC Help Prevent Illegal Dumping in the Bay Area
New monitoring technologies like drone security surveillance present significant advantages over traditional manned patrols. They have a much wider field of view, don’t present as much liability, and have various camera options that allow them to perform better in...
Chapter 15 Of CCSS’s New Book, Securing Cannabis: Vendor Pitfalls
Working with contractors in a field you have little experience in, such as security, can represent a major challenge for many legal cannabis operators (LCOs). Without significant experience or knowledge about contract law, it’s easy to fall prey to unscrupulous or...
Chapter 14 Of CCSS’s New Book, Securing Cannabis: Employee Safety And Security
In the years since a plurality of states began the process of decriminalizing cannabis, a troubling trend has begun to emerge. Violent crime has become a perennial problem in the industry, and the employees of cannabis businesses are taking the brunt of the violence...
Chapter 13 Of CCSS’s New Book, Securing Cannabis: Tool Resistant Rated Safes
The safe represents the absolute baseline of security. Before there were drones, cameras, and automated alarm systems, the safe was the primary means of protecting valuables from opportunistic criminals looking for an easy score. Unfortunately, this history also means...
Chapter 12 Of CCSS’s New Book, Securing Cannabis: Law Enforcement
When the layman thinks of security, a few common elements spring to mind. Most often, you’ll get security cameras, security doors including vaults, and, of course, guards. Guards are among the most visible and well-known aspects of a security system. They provide...
Chapter 9 Of CCSS’s New Book, Securing Cannabis: Law Enforcement
The relationship between legal cannabis businesses and law enforcement is decidedly murky. It doesn’t help that, in the few years since the decriminalization of selling cannabis, law enforcement and its relationship with the public have been undergoing their own...
Chapter 8 Of CCSS’s New Book, Securing Cannabis: Real Estate Due Diligence
The cannabis industry is set to grow significantly over the next decade. In fact, according to Markets and Markets, the industry is expected to have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.3% in the United States, reaching a market size of nearly $100 billion by...
Chapter 7 Of CCSS’s New Book, Securing Cannabis: Compliance
Despite government regulations causing a significant burden on cannabis operators (LCOs), it is always best practice to remain compliant with these regulations. Failure to do so can result in significant fines and even the removal of your license. Compliance does not...
Chapter 6 Of CCSS’s New Book, Securing Cannabis: Licensing & Regulatory Requirements
Of the many hurdles the burgeoning legal cannabis industry is facing, governmental interference probably represents the single biggest obstacle to its success. Not only is the federal government dragging its feet in reclassifying cannabis as a legal good to be traded,...
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