Protecting your cannabis dispensary is crucial, and finding the right dispensary security solutions can make all the difference. With increasing thefts targeting dispensaries, implementing effective security measures is essential to safeguard your business, employees, and customers.
The Importance of Dispensary Security Solutions for Cannabis Retailers
Most Americans now live in a cannabis legal state, and 79% of Americans live in a county with at least one dispensary. This is great news for those who buy cannabis for recreational use, medical needs, or CBD. It’s also good news for another group of people: criminals.
Thefts to dispensaries (and to grow facilities for that matter) are on the rise. In fact, 50% of marijuana dispensaries have been robbed or burglarized at a cost of $20,000 to $50,000 cost per theft.
Why are dispensaries such a popular target? The industry’s reliance on cash transactions is one reason. And often, new owners pump so much money into opening their new business that they’re reluctant to invest more in security.
But it doesn’t take more than one robbery to underscore the importance of property protection, for your business, your workers, and your customers. But what is the best cannabis retail theft prevention solution for you? Next we cover a few dispensary security solutions worth considering.
Top Dispensary Security Solutions
On-Site Security Guards
Dispensaries are often regarded by criminals as a soft target. A great way to combat that is with a physical presence. On-site security officers are a strong crime deterrent and having them at the scene means any threat will be met by an immediate response. And along with guarding your property, a trained professional will also protect the safety of your staff and customers.
Unfortunately, the cost of having an on-site presence can be exorbitant, leading to monthly fees that can hit five figures.
Live Remote Monitoring
Unlike store-bought security camera systems, which only record the crimes while doing little to prevent them, remote video surveillance uses the latest security equipment along with video analysts and dispatchers who are ready to respond to any threat in real-time. With live video monitoring, you enjoy:
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- Round-the-clock surveillance, watched over by trained video monitors.
- Deterrence methods, such as lights, audio alarms, and talk-down speakers.
- Activity tracking of customers and staff, in both public and restricted areas.
- Cost savings, offering a budget-friendly alternative to on-site security officers.
The one drawback? The lack of on-site security personnel means no visible deterrent, or anyone to aid staff or customers who are in need.
A Blended Approach
At Titan, we offer the “best of both worlds”: a hybrid security solution, combining our security monitoring systems with live personnel, providing round-the-clock protection at a fraction of the cost of having round-the-clock guard services. At Titan, our blended approach includes:
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- Live Monitoring: Using either a permanent security system or a mobile surveillance tower, we watch over your dispensary 24/7, using cutting-edge security technology and highly trained monitors ready to warn intruders or alert law enforcement when necessary.
- Guard Services: We specialize in security guard services, with a team of experienced professionals—many of whom are former law enforcement officers—who can provide either patrol or stationed guard services.
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With our combined superior people and technology, Titan’s layered security approach prevents crimes before they can happen, protecting your assets and, most importantly, your people. Discover more about cannabis dispensary safety with Titan! Fill out the form below today for a free consultation.
