Over the past decade, shifting technological and legal trends have opened up a number of new markets that are experiencing an initial period of chaos, thievery, and criminality. Chief among these new markets are the emerging cryptocurrency and decentralized finance markets and the legal cannabis industry. As more states legalize the sale of cannabis, more chaos seems to float in its wake as the federal government’s refusal to follow suit and decriminalize its distribution makes those who participate within the industry legally a prime target for criminality and highlights the need for cannabis security plans.

The cannabis industry produces a product that continues to enjoy a substantial black market value, making it an enticing target for theft and criminal activity. Onerous regulations, insurance premiums, and the need to stay licensed all work together to drive up the sale price of legal cannabis, which only makes the street value proposition more appealing to consumers. Safeguarding these valuable assets is paramount for the success and longevity of any operation, whether it be a grow facility or dispensary.

Not only is the product valuable in itself, the questionable legal status of cannabis at the federal level makes most financial institutions hesitant at best to provide banking services to cannabis businesses. As a result, these facilities often deal primarily in cash. When combined with a valuable and easily moveable product, these facilities make a choice target for the criminal element.

Another element of this chaotic mix is the lack of help from law enforcement. Legal cannabis growers frequently face challenges in receiving any kind of assistance from law enforcement agencies. To be charitable, police officers may be preoccupied with higher-priority cases. To be less charitable, the police force has been known to display prejudice due to the nature of the industry, making proactive security measures crucial for businesses to continue running.

The best method of creating a proactive security solution is creating an air-tight security plan. A well-crafted security plan tailored to the unique needs of cannabis facilities can significantly enhance safety and protect operations.

A comprehensive security plan is essential for complying with local and state regulations governing cannabis operations, as many states (including California) require a security plan for the facility to remain licensed. However, many cannabis businesses do the bare minimum when it comes to crafting this plan, as they themselves are not security experts and would prefer to focus on the actual running of their businesses.

This is where expert firms like Cannabis Compliant Security Solutions come into play. CCSS can craft a well-tailored security plan for your business that incorporates a number of different security solutions into one comprehensive system that works together to create a powerful deterrent to both opportunistic and organized crime.

A solid security system designed around an airtight security plan allows cannabis facilities safeguard their staff, assets, and reputation, allowing for uninterrupted operations and sustainable growth. Not only do solid security plans deter theft, but they also help comport with the often stringent requirements of your insurance policy. Insurance providers often require comprehensive security measures to grant coverage to cannabis operations, which means a meticulously crafted security plan increases the chances of securing insurance payouts in the event of any losses.

If you are tired of living in fear every day thanks to the chaos that the legal cannabis industry is mired in, it’s time to get proactive about your security. Call CCSS today to take the first steps in creating a measure of order in the world of legal cannabis.

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After some initial setbacks, the cannabis industry is just now beginning to find its footing and start the meteoric rise proponents of legalization expected before the crop was widely decriminalized. Economists expect the nascent industry to experience a jaw-dropping yearly growth rate of 25% for the next decade, jumping from a valuation of $16.7 billion to over $100 billion by 2030.

This new economic frontier is proving to be just as unruly, lawless, and dangerous as its geographic forebears, however. Criminal activity targeting dispensaries, growing operations and delivery services for the crop are the subject of weekly headlines in every state the industry is growing in, and the violence has escalated dramatically over the past two years.

Cannabis growers and distributors are forced to deal primarily in cash thanks to the legal grey area the industry still operates in. With their product still maintaining a solid price on the black market, this creates the perfect target for opportunistic criminals that are currently running amoc around the nation thanks to a variety of social and economic factors.

While outside criminal elements are difficult enough to deal with, recent cases have indicated a new and unwelcome trend of criminals infiltrating businesses in order to facilitate more successful robberies. One recent case of illegal chicanery in Roxbury, MA stands out for the would-be criminal’s moxy.

The Roxbury resident crafted a false identity in order to get hired at the town’s local dispensary. Once hired, she and her partners in crime faked an armed robbery in which they pretended to hold her up at gunpoint as she directed them to the highest value items in the store. Once the criminals had made off with $27,000 worth of cash and goods, their inside man called the police and reported that she was the victim of a robbery.

Unfortunately for the fake employee, when her burglar buddies had initially botched the timing of the robbery, and she was caught on camera gesturing for them to leave and come back later. 35 minutes later, they dutifully came back into the store, waving their guns around and making a scene before following the infiltrator into the store to loot the good stuff. Despite her best efforts, she was unable to get investigators to ignore her on-screen antics and was quickly arrested.

While the Roxbury dispensary was lucky in their would-be mole’s incompetence, a surprisingly large percentage of all theft targeting dispensaries are committed by employees. The only way to prevent this is proper screening during the hiring process and a well-planned security system that can catch them in the act, as it did in Roxbury.

Proper security systems that are compliant with both local ordinances and insurance policies are shockingly complex, which is why we heavily recommend enlisting the help of the experts for your dispensary security solutions. For coastal California residents, Cannabis Compliant Security Solutions and expertise are synonymous – no other company has the in-depth knowledge of the criminal mind that the company can boast.

If you are a company working as a pioneer in the cannabis industry, you need to protect yourself with the best security plans available. CCSS’s decades of experience in law enforcement working undercover with career criminals gives them the ideal know-how to provide you with an airtight plan.

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