DISPENSARY
SECURITY
Although California legally approve the use of medical
marijuana for distribution, businesses associated with it still find themselves
operating in something of a gray area these days when it comes to the law. The
problem stems from the fact that marijuana remains classified as a Schedule 1
controlled substance at the federal level. As a result, the medical marijuana
industry faces several unique challenges, particularly in the area of providing security for dispensaries.
As with other drugs and pharmaceuticals, a substantial black
market for marijuana persists due to its illegality. Medical marijuana
dispensaries, therefore, run a significantly higher risk of being targeted for
theft, robbery, and burglary—much greater than many other businesses. These
facilities will carry stocks that have a considerably elevated street value
compared to what they sell for through a dispensary.
There are also other factors
connected to marijuana’s ambiguous legal status that create additional security concerns. Many major banks refuse to accept money derived from the sale of
marijuana. The result is that dispensaries must frequently operate as cash-only
businesses. When considering the possible amounts of both marijuana and cash
on hand, it is easy to see how these firms become appealing targets for
criminals.
The difficulties, unfortunately, don’t end there either. As
with banks, major security providers such as ADT also refuse to contract with
the dispensaries. ADT’s policy cites the fact that marijuana’s still illegal
under federal law as the key factor in denying service. Taken all together, the
combination of these factors can make running a medical marijuana dispensary a
very high-risk business.
How Citiguard
Security Service Can Help Your Marijuana Dispensary:
Our team of security specialists can
cover the most critical areas of risk exposure for medical marijuana dispensaries. Citiguard Service has marijuana dispensary guards ready in Southern California.
Our services include:
Training: Before we dispatch our guards to any assignment, they
first go through rigorous training. In the case of medical marijuana
dispensaries, this instruction is specific both to the challenges faced by the
industry, as well as to the particular facility they will be guarding. Our
security strategy accounts for all risks related to both location and
operations. Also, our criminal justice and law enforcement experts are also
training specialists who can certify personnel in nine critical phases of
security services.
Coverage: Particularly in the field of medical marijuana, it’s going
to be crucial for your business to have the visible presence of security
personnel at all times. This tool alone is shown to be the most
effective for deterring criminal activity before it begins. Our guards are a
uniformed presence that can be available twenty-four hours per day and seven
days per week.
Flexibility: We’ll work with you to come up with a security plan that
fits the needs of your business. There are many periods when you may be facing
an elevated security risk. Supply deliveries or bank deposits of large volumes
of cash may be occasions of particular exposure for your business and
employees. We can expand our presence for these critical operations to mitigate
your risk. At other occasions, when risk is minimal, it may make more financial
sense to reduce your security presence. Armed or unarmed security services may
also be utilized, depending on your specific needs.
Experience: Our consultants all have experience that uniquely
qualifies them for the challenges of security work. They come from various
fields of law enforcement, the military, as well as previous work as private
security personnel. They have brought with them a wealth of knowledge and
training before even starting their professional careers with Cititguard. The
result is that our company has built a diverse team that can successfully
handle a broad range of security-related challenges and situations. Our
services range from personal security to special events to commercial. Whatever
the circumstance, we train our consultants to be prepared to handle it in the
most professional and productive manner possible.
Professionalism: You’ll notice our exceptional professionalism from the
very first time you contact Citiguard. We pride ourselves on our responsive
customer care. Our dispatchers are well-trained, courteous and professional.
Our security personnel are highly motivated and approach their jobs with a
tremendous degree of personal integrity.
Why You
Should Hire Citiguard Service:
It is critical that you put your security concerns in the
hands of professionals, regardless of your what your needs may be. However, the
necessity becomes even greater in situations such as those faced by the medical
marijuana industry. Just as dangerous as the would-be criminal on the street
can be the new security provider trying to exploit an industry that faces
obstacles in obtaining reliable services.
The difference between these
companies and Citiguard is that we are a protection agency that is owned and
operated by certified law enforcement officers. We are a fully licensed and
insured private security and private protection agency. Our record speaks for
itself in having provided services to more than 500 companies, high profile
celebrities, and all manner of business and commercial operations. Don’t take
chances when it comes to the security of your assets and the safety of your
employees. Choose a recognized global leader in private security. Choose Citiguard.
If you are ready to protect your business with the best armed or unarmed security guards in the business, contact Citiguard today. Our security specialists will help you determine the best, most affordable security solutions for your needs.
Contact: 800-613-5903
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