ALARM SYSTEMS Alarms and motion detectors are also fundamental parts of a cannabis security regime. " Alarms are pretty standard. We've had alarm systems now for decades. It should be nice and loud; there should be lights around. And it should have a direct connection ... to get law enforcement out there, " Kazan said. " If somebody enters your store after it's closed at 3 a.m. and there is no security there, you want to have that motion detector set off an alarm that is connected to the police. If you have the proper SOPs, you won't lose anything. It'll just be the damage from the person breaking in, " Kazan said. " If you have an alarm system that directly goes to security and police, and it's nice and audible, so somebody knows they tripped the alarm, they're going to leave fast. " Assailants fleeing not only ends the burglary, it averts a potentially dangerous police confrontation. Kazan also advised that business owners ensure the alarm system has a backup battery and is installed by a professional. Alarm systems ideally have a direct connection to local police stations. mjbizdaily.com | April 2023 37http://www.mjbizdaily.com