The illicit history of marijuana isn’t lost on the general public—or anyone, for that matter. 

But with countless celebrity-endorsed and -founded cannabis businesses, there’s no denying that the plant is on track to one day be as mainstream as alcohol and tobacco products have been for decades. While it may only be a matter of time, it is also fair to say that the road ahead is still long. 

It has been a frustrating battle for all. Proponents have tried to destigmatize and legalize a substance that is arguably less harmful than substances that have been legally and widely distributed for longer than many can remember. Moreover, cannabis may be used medicinally, while the same cannot be said for alcohol and tobacco. 

The issue of perception is tricky. Ask any politician and they will be able to tell you all about how long it can take to win the approval of the public on almost anything.

The stigma of being a “stoner” can pose challenges to those in the job search or workplace, as using cannabis for medical or recreational purposes may be stereotyped as a lazily foolish coping mechanism. At worst, it can be even misunderstood as delinquency. 

Marijuana can certainly be used as an escape, taking the form of addiction. However, many recreational users enjoy using the substance for calm relaxation. It isn’t a hard party drug that will hype you up. In fact, it is common to consume cannabis in the evening to help the user fall asleep easier. 

Unfortunately, the stigmatization of cannabis has arguably made compliance less clear and more convoluted than necessary for consumers and businesses alike. That said, this article does not attempt to paint blame solely on public opinion, nor to dismiss the true and valid medical precautions and concerns surrounding cannabis usage. What can be observed, however, is that significant resources have been poured into preventing cannabis from being legalized across the United States—resources which proponents argue could be better used for regulating its distribution and consumption. In fact, a study reports that the stigmatization of cannabis is greater in areas where laws are more punishing. As the budding business of cannabis continues to bloom, security and safety will become more important than ever before. Consumers and businesses alike are continuously looking for guidance amidst the confusion and chaos of reform.

Cannabis facilities, including retailers, growers, and dispensaries, need security plans that are both effective and compliant. As regulation regarding cannabis consumption and commerce is still changing, businesses are relying on experts like Cannabis Compliant Security Solutions to formulate security management plans. California’s Department of Cannabis Control provides details on security requirements for the state.

Cannabis stores often carry large cash reserves as payment for transactions, making the physical location highly targeted by local crime units. Moreover, the product is highly liquid, as it can be sold through illegal avenues with relative ease.

If you have questions about protecting your facility in compliance with the law, you can give Cannabis Compliant Security Solutions a call today.

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The state of California is quickly turning into a dangerous place, with violent crime in nearly every category on the rise and high profile smash-and-grab burglaries turning into a nearly daily occurrence in the state’s major cities. No one, it seems, is safe, with both private citizens and businesses being targeted on the roads, storefronts, and private residences.

One sector that appears to be hit especially hard by this rise in crime is the cannabis industry. A business that once proudly claimed that over 90% of thefts came from employees is now experiencing millions in losses due to burglaries and robberies every month, with signs only pointing to this trend accelerating in the foreseeable future.

The question is, why is this crime wave hitting the cannabis industry so hard in comparison to any other? There are many answers to that question, and even more fingers being pointed at a number of different parties as being the ones culpable.

The financial incentive to target cannabis companies is relatively straightforward: the plant still has significant value on the black market (or streets) and the industry deals primarily in cash thanks to the banking industry’s hesitance to deal with a complicated legal situation. This means dispensaries, transport vehicles, and growing houses filled with both money and an easily moveable product.

Despite this, robberies and burglaries targeting the cannabis industry were fairly rare as recently as a few years ago. This change is indicative of other shifts in the state, with growers and store owners blaming an uncaring police force, law enforcement blaming lenient DA’s decriminalizing retail crime and refusing to prosecute property crime, and politicians blaming one another (as usual).

Whatever the case may be, this spate of (often organized) crime targeting growing operations and distributors is not going away any time soon. In response, many operators in the space are taking things into their own hands and developing more comprehensive cannabis security plans and putting them into action.

This is both a good and a bad thing; it’s good in that these companies are taking greater interest in taking steps to deter crime and protect themselves. It’s bad in that they aren’t experts in the field and live very busy lives, which means that mistakes will almost inevitably be made and be taken advantage of by unscrupulous insurance companies looking for any opportunity to deny a claim.

A better idea is to hire out to a team of experts for your grow house’s or dispensary’s security plan. Firms like Cannabis Compliant Security Solutions work with multimillion dollar firms every day who come chastened after their claims for lost product worth tens to hundreds of thousands were denied due to them missing a minor detail in their security plan.

Don’t let yourself become the next horror story used as an example in a sales pitch by one of these security companies – just call them before you are the victim of a crime and make sure all of your bases are covered. An investment in a good security contractor like Cannabis Compliant Security Solutions can mean you save millions of dollars down the road as California descends into even worse chaos.

Cannabis Compliant Security Solutions

(925) 922-1067