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Securing the perimeter
with barriers and guards
To prevent intruders from approaching
cannabis crops, operators should establish
perimeter barriers such as durable walls or
fences. Physical barriers can be upgraded
with alarms or speakers to help deter anyone
attempting to breach or scale the fencing.
" We have recommended detection solutions
that will clearly identify someone climbing
or attempting to climb an outer perimeter
fence, " Fleet says. " This can be tied into
the overall alarm system or, in some cases,
integrated with audible speakers that will
emit a prerecorded message and trigger
security lighting when a fence alarm is
activated. "
In addition to physical barriers, having armed
guards visible from outside the facility can
help deter potential trespassers.
" Having guards that are onsite 24/7 can
help minimize and reduce the risk of these
Armed guards should be prepared to deal with consumers
during business hours. Photo Courtesy of Source Cannabis
potential issues, " say Ben Vasquez and Miguel Campos. In addition to monitoring the property,
" these guards can ... be stationed in areas where theft or vandalism is at a higher risk. "
Professional security consultants can help businesses properly plan their perimeter and armed
security strategy, especially if the operation is of a larger size.
" We hired a third-party consultant that was very familiar with the process, " add Vasquez and
Campos, whose security strategy includes property-wide fencing and an I.D. badge system to
prevent unauthorized access.
" We have also opted to position guards on site that provide a presence 24/7 in various areas, "
they say.
Lessons in D.I.Y security from a craft cultivator
Not all outdoor cultivators have the capital to invest in costly barrier buildouts, complex alarm
systems and full-time guards. Smaller, independently owned craft cultivation businesses like
Vermont's Northeast Kingdom Hemp rely on do-it-yourself strategies to protect their outdoor farm.
" In 2017, when we grew our first hemp crop, we were a bit concerned about security, " admits Karen
Devereux, who co-owns Northeast Kingdom Hemp alongside her family. The small company grows
hemp in rural Vermont, where the rugged features of the region offer an initial layer of protection.
" Our main concern was people mistaking it for marijuana, " which she believes would be more of a
target for theft. " We planted our crop in a field not visible from the road to avoid temptation. We
were also a little worried about predators more than humans, so we fenced our field in with a ninefoot
mesh fencing. "
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