Security is an incredibly important aspect of the cannabis industry, which is seeing an increase in burglaries. There are many security requirements for cannabis-related businesses. They may include:
● A perimeter alarm
● A motion detector
● Video surveillance that records (24/7) areas that contain cannabis and all points of exit and entry
● A duress alarm (or a silent security alarm system signal)
● A panic alarm
● A holdup alarm
● An automatic voice dialer that sends a prerecorded message to law enforcement or public safety
● A failure notification system that provides an alert of a failure in the security system
● The ability to remain operational during a power outage
● A back-up alarm
There are also specific safety procedures in terms of cannabis storage and vehicle safety. Read the Connecticut regulations here.
References:
DeBolt, David. “Oakland's Cannabis Industry Reeling from Car Caravan Burglaries - Again.” The Oaklandside, January 10, 2022. https://oaklandside.org/2022/01/10/caravans-of-burglars-keep-striking-oaklands-cannabis-industry/ “Regulation of Adult Use Cannabis.” Connecticut e-regulations, n.d. https://eregulations.ct.gov/eRegsPortal/Search/getDocument?guid={C0833C7C-0000-C518-8672-3B1FD2773C9F}