What Law Enforcement Wants You to Know Security companies CAMERAS AND LIGHTING Other key components to deterring internal theft as well as external robberies are cameras and lighting. Observers say that it's not difficult to find a camera system at a reasonable price that meets most state and municipal requirements. Kazan suggests high-definition cameras that send footage to the cloud and have plenty of storage, since some locales require businesses to keep 30 days to two years of data. It's also important that cannabis businesses arrange security cameras so that sensitive areas-such as entryways to product storage-are covered from all possible angles. Additionally, there should be backup cameras so that, if one camera goes out, another can cover the area. " It's important to build redundancy, especially in the CCTV (closed-circuit television) realm, because that's the piece that the regulators are looking at. They want to make sure that you're recording at a certain frame rate, at a certain resolution and retaining for a certain duration, " Vanderhorst said. Kazan noted that good lighting is another sensible deterrent against criminals that also inspires confidence in employees and customers. He added that it's useful to query security consultants or local law enforcement about how to arrange cameras and lights in the most effective manner. can offer suggestions about effective camera placement. 36 April 2023 | MJBizMagazine