Cannabis Facilities Targets Incentivize Bad Actors
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –
Cannabis remains illegal under U.S. law, federally regulated financial institutions remain reluctant to serve cannabis dispensaries, warehouses, or production facilities.
As a result of this, grow houses and dispensaries need to operate on a cash basis, making cannabis facilities ripe targets for theft. The easily transportable nature of cannabis goods can further incentivize bad actors to take advantage.
These unique risks have prompted many U.S. states to mandate that cannabis facilities install cameras or hire guards, among other measures. The risks have also encouraged many cannabis facilities to invest in creative solutions to ward off attacks.
SOURCE:
Bender, H., “Mastering Access Control Fundamentals for Cannabis Facility Security”, Security Management, 04/15/2024.
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Protecting Consumers and Retailers from Theft
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –
Brick-and-mortar and e-commerce stores face many challenges. States like California have put in place protections that enforce consumer theft to shield businesses and customers from financial losses, making the shopping experience safe and reliable.
SOURCE:
Hutchinson, D., “Survey Reveals Heightened Retailer Concerns and Action Against Retail Theft”, Loss Prevention Media, 04/11/2024.
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New Normal: Armed Security Guards In Schools
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –
The Kansas City School system already has armed security guards in the middle and high schools. The school is now looking for their community’s perspective on adding armed security guards to elementary schools.
It is important for students’ parents and staff to feel safe. The upside to the security detail is that they can often get to an incident much faster than law enforcement since they are on mobile patrols already.
SOURCE:
Abundis, M., “Kansas City Public Schools, families discuss adding armed security guards to elementary schools”, KSHB 41, 10/24/2023.
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