According to a new story from High Times, Indiana is once again putting cannabis decriminalization on the floor for debate.
In years past, Karen Tallian, a state senator in Indiana, has filed legislation in favor of making cannabis plans that would bring Indiana to the forefront of decriminalization, and again on Monday, has done it once again.
If laws in Indiana for marijuana were to change, this would bring the total to over 20 states with some form of decriminalization for marijuana possession.
For those that are anticipating changes to Indiana cannabis laws and plans for security requirements to apply for any potential license application, the best advice is to be patient.
Security planning for total harvest coverage is the best way to meet the standards for cannabis facility designs, compliance and driving profits for marijuana businesses.
Leaders in the marijuana industry in the state of Arkansas are taking steps to properly plan and prepare their facilities based on Federal DEA guidelines for security products, solutions and systems. When planning for cannabis facility designs, it is imperative that all security products meet the regulatory guidelines to in secured areas of the facility.
30 MAN-MINUTES AGAINST SURREPTITIOUS ENTRY
10 MAN-MINUTES AGAINST FORCED ENTRY
20 MAN-HOURS AGAINST LOCK MANIPULATION
20 MAN-HOURS AGAINST RADIOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES
WEIGHT LESS THAN 750 LBS BOLTED OR CEMENTED TO FLOOR OR WALL
EQUIPPED WITH ALARM DEPENDING UPON QUANTITIES & TYPE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES STORED
ArmorStor Vaults & Secured Rooms
ArmorStor vaults are designed to created secured rooms for any cannabis grower, processor or retail dispensary. Total harvest coverage would include security camera systems, SSPOS and security products to pass inspections and stay compliant.
Harvested marijuana and any cannabis product that has been processed must be stored in a secured area. Total harvest coverage with security cameras and video surveillance as required on all secure storage areas.
WALLS, FLOORS & CEILINGS OF 8 INCHES OF REINFORCED CONCRETE OR MASONRY REINFORCED VERTICALLY & HORIZONTALLY WITH ½ INCH STEEL RODS TIED 6 INCHES ON CENTER, OR STRUCTURAL EQUIVALENT .
Growers, marijuana processors and retail dispensaries in Arkansas should consider total harvest coverage of their facilities which is a leading platform for seed to sale compliance.
Doors and Door Frame
Security ratings must meet compliance for the following ratings based on the Federal DEA guildlines
30 MAN-MINUTES AGAINST SURREPTITIOUS ENTRY
Compliant doors and day gates for State of Arkansas security plan requirements from ArmorStor
10 MAN-MINUTES AGAINST FORCED ENTRY
20 MAN-HOURS AGAINST LOCK MANIPULATION
20 MAN-HOURS AGAINST RADIOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES
EQUIPPED WITH SELF-CLOSING, SELF-LOCKING OR EQUIVALENT “DAY GATE” FOR USE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION
EQUIPPED WITH ALARM SYSTEM
EQUIPPED WITH CONTACT SWITCHES
Alarm Systems & Monitoring
The following components for cannabis facilities in Arkansas are to be completed by the alarm and monitoring company.
ELECTRICAL LACING OF WALLS, FLOOR OR CEILING
SENSITIVE ULTRASONIC EQUIPMENT WITHIN
SENSITIVE SOUND ACCUMULATOR SYSTEM TO DETECT ILLEGAL ENTRY
For any business working with an architect or construction management firm, the specification of doors, vaults and security cameras and systems during schematic plans and programming will help reduce costs and headaches. Let the team at KL Security consult with you.
Integrating Security Requirements, Video Surveillance & Data
As competition in the cannabis and marijuana markets increases, the keys to long term success for any cannabusiness point to operational efficiency, quality assurance, customer service, regulatory compliance and market penetration. With proper planning, the consultants and advisors at KL Security are setting the new standards for cannabis facility design and security by integrating security standards, data and video that results in greater business success. Leading cannabis facilities start with this end goal during security planning.
Track product at your cultivation facility – RFID combined with video can tell you the last time a plant or cannabis product was seen
Top 4 Challenges a Cannabusiness faces to meet state-mandated requirements for surveillance:
– Camera types and placements
– Resolution and frame rates
– Retention periods and off-site storage
– RFID tag verification
How Video & Data Help Cannabusinesses at any level:
How a plant may have been removed or misplaced and who was involved
Reveal where more staff training is required (improve operations & success)
Seamlessly share video and RFID data evidence with law enforcement
Reduce your security risk, keep drivers safe, and maintain regulatory compliance for your state or municipality
Combined with access control systems, modular vaults, restricted access areas and storage rooms or cages, automated reports with video snapshots can show operators when shifts aren’t starting as scheduled, or find out why one product is taking longer to dry in one cultivation facility compared to the rest
Cannabis In Transit & Secure Transportation Services
View marijuana inventory as it’s loaded at the cultivation facility, as it is being transported, and as it is being unloaded at the retail dispensary locations
Integrate video with vehicle data, such as a GPS location or speed, to see information on the transport route from start to finish. This can provide proof that a vehicle has not accidentally crossed into a U.S. state where cannabis sale is still illegal
At the Retail Dispensary
Video integrated with POS data can help dispensary operators cut losses by setting up alerts triggered by suspect transactions, such as voids over a set amount
Run searches across multiple dispensary locations simultaneously
Using video and analytics like people counting, queue length or dwell time, operators can see how long customers waited in line, of they spent more time in front of a certain promotional display, or if they left the dispensary without making a purchase
Gather valuable metrics on operations and customer service
Tracking and Security of Cannabis Plants and Products through the Supply Chain to Retail Dispensary
How Business Analytics become Competitive Advantages
With a full view of the retail dispensary, it’s easier for companies to discover customer trends that can be turned into higher profits, repeat business and brand loyalty.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
See how many customers are in your store at any given time.
Determine conversion rates of walk-in traffic.
Identify the average number of people waiting in a line or queue, and average amount of time they waited.
Learn how long people dwell in a particular area of your dispensary such as display counters or in-store online order systems.
Establish KPIs, based on factors like:
— Which store turns more shoppers into buyers if you have multiple retail dispensaries
— The time or day that most people are waiting in line, and for how long (to measure customer service and implement staffing changes). Such as happy hours, Friday afternoon or evening, payday, start of the weekend and other key times of the week.
— The success of a particular end-cap or promotion that may be in effect through advertising campaigns or POS integrations with Weedmaps, Leafly, Wikileaf, Baker, springbig and others.
Export business analytics data to an Excel file to incorporate into your own charts and reports or CRM systems.
To learn more about standards for cannabis facility design and security, call 866-867-0306 today
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