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Top Tips for Choosing a Cannabis Security
Company
A good starting point is to pick a security firm that is both knowledgeable about regulatory compliance
in the cannabis industry for your particular state and country and is also enthusiastic about working in
the industry. To enable you to first succeed at this it is best to make sure that the companies being
vetted do know about local specific regulatory requirements and have a vested interest in the cannabis
industry.
Another good way to differentiate between companies is to evaluate the options that they provide you
with. Consultation should not be just around security they must as a starting point first meet the local
requirements for compliance. Similarly the solutions offered should be appropriate for your business
and not a one-size-fit-all solution.
When considering security system proposals make sure that they will be fit for purpose and the
company is going to meet all regulatory requirements. For example some states like Colorado and
Washington State require that surveillance systems be monitored 24/7 by qualified and licensed staff.
Sometimes security companies will just sell the system and leave the support and monitoring to you.
Finally make sure that the security company takes a holistic approach, some companies have evolved
from physical security, which is their forte while others are primarily technologists with little interest
in the physical side. Ideally you want a company that has specialists in both practices.