Cannabis Security Plan

The Lake Forest Group provides specialized assistance from seed to sale with a customized cannabis security plan that complies with all applicable state regulations.

We’ll assist in the state application procedures for acquiring a cannabis business license by writing a holistic security plan, a required component of the license application process.

Are you applying for a cannabis business license?

Whether you are just beginning the application process or are challenged by a specific security need, The Lake Forest Group enhances your cannabis business through improved security measures. We write each security plan according to the state’s regulatory guidelines to ensure full compliance. We base our methodology on our familiarity and proficiency with best practiced based security operations that we tailor to the medical and recreational cannabis industry.

The cannabis security plan addresses:

• Technology including IP cameras, automated access control, intrusion detection systems, and product tracking.
• Physical security including fences, gates, doors, vaults, safes, and construction material.
• Process enhancements including security policies, incident response procedures, and emergency preparedness planning.
• Personnel and their background screening and training.
• Liaison with critical third parties including state officials and first responders such as police and fire.

We ensure the plan meets all security requirements through prevention-oriented planning, continuous coordination with state and local government, implementation of industry best practices, and the latest technology to deter, secure, monitor, and mitigate risk in all aspects of your operations. After creating cannabis security plans for state applications that were successfully issued cultivation, manufacturing, retail, and dispensary licenses, we understand what it takes to get and keep the license and what to do to continue to safeguard product and people.

In some decisions, two businesses received the same overall score but the applicant that received the highest grade in the security category was awarded the license, clearly recognizing the importance of a comprehensive cannabis security plan. We design cannabis security plans that demonstrate how you’ll prevent the theft or diversion of the product while adhering to and complying with state and local law enforcement requirements.

In addition to the licensing process, we can also serve as an outsourced Chief Security Officer. The scope of these services addresses a wide range of areas including:

• Creating security directives and guidelines and ensuring compliance with state requirements including successfully passing state facility audits.
• Assessing physical security measures, including access control measures and practices and the ability to screen and filter all personnel, services, deliveries, and equipment seeking access.
• Monitoring the implementation, use, and effectiveness of security systems and technologies, such as closed-circuit surveillance equipment, exterior and perimeter security systems, product tracking, electronic access control systems, automated alerts, and information-sharing capabilities.

We’ll help you develop a plan that first wins the license and then protects your business. Contact us today so we can fulfill the first step as your trusted advisor.