Security Camera Solutions for Cannabis Facilities

Cannabis security requirements are unique, and must be followed closely to ensure you receive or maintain your operating licence.  According to cannabis regulations, the perimeter, operations, storage, and growing areas are all required to be monitored by visual recording devices 24/7.  A networked security camera/video surveillance system throughout the interior and exterior of your building …

Access Control Solutions for Cannabis Production Facilities

According to cannabis regulations, access to areas where cannabis is grown, sorted, or handled must be restricted to employees who are designated to work in those areas.  In order to achieve this, today’s cannabis production facilities use a mix of ID cards or key fobs, and card readers to manage and track access throughout their …

The Grow Up Conference and Expo Returns to Niagara Falls

Bulldog Fire and Security is excited to be returning to the Grow Up Conference and Expo in Niagara Falls.  This is one of the premier events in the growing cannabis industry, and will be happening September 12-14 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre located at 6815 Stanley Ave in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Grow Up Conference and …

Case Study: James E. Wagner Cultivation Corporation

JWC or the James E. Wagner Cultivation Corporation is a large Canadian licensed cannabis production facility. Located in Kitchener, Ontario, JWC has grown immensely since their humble beginnings in 2008 to opening a stand alone facility that’s over 3000 square feet in size to accommodate demand. Because of their continued growth, JWC knew that they …

Cannabis Micro Cultivation Security Needs

As of late 2018, Health Canada announced that small craft cultivation facilities are eligible for a special type of licence called a Micro Cultivation Licence.  This licence applies to indoor or outdoor facilities with 2100 square feet of total canopy space, which includes multiple surfaces. The Micro Cultivation Licence allows these facilities to grow cannabis …

Security Services and Solutions for Cannabis Facilities

The recent legalization and regulating of cannabis in Canada has caused an explosion of activity in the industry in just a short time.  Over the past year, we have seen the number of production facilities increase dramatically, as well as their security needs, and now to include the needs of legal dispensaries as well.  The …

Understanding Complex Medical Marijuana Security Needs

The impending legalization and regulating of cannabis in Canada has dramatically increased not only the number of special dispensary and production operations but, the rules that govern them as well.  As a result, we are seeing many production businesses scrambling to determine their security needs and grappling with the complex guidelines provided by Health Canada.  …