Better Safe Than Sorry: Top Cannabis Safes for 2016 January 3, 2016 Tony Gallo Security 0 Comments As the Cannabis Industry grows, so does the need for proven security equipment and procedures. One of the most important pieces of security equipment a cannabis business owner will own is a safe. The type of safe and configuration is… Read More→
A Few Smart Holiday Dispensary Security Tips from Uncle Tony December 17, 2015 Tony Gallo Security 0 Comments Dear Cannabis Owners: This week, thieves broke into a marijuana dispensary in Oregon. The burglars were not able to steal any cash or cannabis because they were secured at closing. As we all know, all cash and cannabis need to be… Read More→
A Tough Question For a Storeowner: Are You Going to Pay For That? November 15, 2015 Tony Gallo Security 1 Comment By Tony Gallo From any cannabis retail owner’s perspective, one of the concerns of every store owner is the shoplifter. Shoplifting will never be completely stopped, but it can be minimized/greatly reduced. Unlike robbery and burglary, shoplifting is typically undertaken… Read More→
Emergency Planning: Making Sure You’re Prepared For Civil Disturbances October 5, 2015 Tony Gallo Security 0 Comments Editor's Note: In part one of this series, we reviewed the importance of developing an emergency action plan for a natural disaster. In part two, we will review emergency planning for a civil disturbance. By Tony Gallo In today's business… Read More→
Securing Your Cannabis Business September 1, 2015 Matt Walstatter Security 0 Comments As we prepare for Oregon’s rollout of early recreational sales, we have been reviewing all aspects of Pure Green’s operations in order to figure out what needs updating. As I reviewed our security policies and procedures, it occurred to me… Read More→
Las Vegas Sheriff’s New Focus: Keeping Marijuana Businesses Safe August 28, 2015 AggregatedNews Security 0 Comments In a state where selling pot could once net you life in prison, Clark County's top law enforcement officer told a room full of marijuana business owners Thursday that he wants to work with them. Sheriff Joe Lombardo, who heads… Read More→
Here’s How Smart Emergency Planning Could Save Your Business August 26, 2015 Tony Gallo Security 0 Comments First of two parts One of my favorite movies is My Big Fat Greek Wedding. There is a scene in the movie where the father says to the family, “Give me a word, any word, and I show you how… Read More→
Preventing and Surviving an Armed Robbery June 30, 2015 Rob Meagher Security 0 Comments This week I will be speaking at the National Cannabis Industry Association’s Cannabis Business Summit and Expo in Denver. My seminar will be on “Preventing and Surviving an Armed Robbery.” Almost every day we learn about a cannabis location being… Read More→
Former NYPD chief working at pot distribution firm June 2, 2015 Rob Meagher Industry People, Security 0 Comments The NYPD’s former chief of department has landed a lucrative job as the muscle behind a well-financed pot distribution network, The Post has learned— and it’s all legal. Philip Banks III, who left the NYPD last year over a power… Read More→
Thermal Imaging Cameras May 12, 2015 Rob Meagher Security 0 Comments Thermal imaging, or infrared camera technology’s key value to a business owner, is early and immediate detection of a threat while also reducing false alarms. This technology can be utilized to protect a grow or dispensary because the system operates… Read More→
Cannabis Security Has Become a Growth Business in Colorado April 14, 2015 John Hollon Security 0 Comments Picture the kind of person who hauls the fruits of the marijuana trade from place to place. In times past, maybe it would have been a questionable character in an aging sedan, eyes peeled for any signs of undue attention… Read More→
Security Equipment Review – Emergency Exits April 7, 2015 Rob Meagher Security 0 Comments By Tony Gallo Of course my Dispensary, Recreational or Grow facility has good emergency fire door locks. That was simple … right? Not so fast. If you think going to the local hardware store and adding a deadbolt to your… Read More→
Timing is everything and the time is now for Canna Security America March 10, 2015 Rob Meagher Company Stories, Security 0 Comments Company Name: Canna Security America Year Founded: 2010 Ownership Structure: Private Company Incorporated in Colorado (CSA LLC) CEO: Dan Williams and 12 investor partners Headquarters: Denver Website: http://cannasecurity.com/ Industry Segment/Category: Security Services Provider Current Markets/States Served: AZ, CA, CO, CT,… Read More→
Safes – Your Last Line of Defense March 9, 2015 Rob Meagher Security 0 Comments Cannabis business owners, it’s time to face reality. You run a business that has a large amount of cash on hand and a very desirable piece of merchandise. There are people out there who will think nothing about stealing both… Read More→
Big Pot Security Detail: Marijuana Security Industry Draws Military Vets February 13, 2015 AggregatedNews Security 0 Comments After six years as a vehicle operator in the Air Force, David Keyes could drive anything with a steering wheel and tires. During two deployments in Iraq and one in Qatar, he helped transport high-ranking officials through dangerous territory. These… Read More→