Protect Your Medical Marijuana Grow With These Security Steps
Thieves are dirty scoundrels who snatch up someone else’s hard work. 
With all the greed and evil present in today’s society it is no surprise that theft is a real threat for anyone with a medical marijuana garden. Thieves are dirty scoundrels who snatch up someone else’s hard work in order to turn a profit or catch a buzz. There is no doubt that all medical marijuana growers can benefit from implementing some basic grow room security measures.
CAMERAS
There are literally thousands of digital security gadgets available today. Security cameras are very affordable and are a great addition to any grow room. Cameras do what audible alarms do not; identify the perpetrator. Having physical evidence of the robbery allows you to press charges against the thief or use the footage as leverage in reclaiming your property. Of course, if the plants are damaged or stressed during the invasion, reclaiming your property is impossible. Since the perp is probably someone you know you, could always blackmail them with the video footage and force them to become your butler or personal slave.
ALARMS
Many professional security companies have very reasonable monthly rates. Ridiculously loud audible alarms are usually enough to scare any would-be robber into needing a new pair of underpants. In many cases just the signage warning the building has a security system makes the would-be robber think twice about their potential heist. Of course, you'll want to consider whether you want additional outsiders—maybe even police—responding to your alarm. Even if you are a legal grower.
GUARD DOGS
Man’s best friend proves its worth once again. Yes, dogs can act as a great security measure for a grow room. I don’t advise the beast has free range of the growing area, but a nice dog pen around the perimeter or entrance of the garden works fantastically. Be smart about the breed selection for security purposes. Not even the most nervous of burglars will be scared off by a pug or chihuahua.
SECRECY
Loose lips sink ships. What is the most effective security measure for a medical marijuana garden? You guessed it, don’t tell anyone about your garden. More importantly, don’t show anyone your garden. There is a simple reality that one cannot steal what one does not know exists. I realize it is exciting to show your friends your hard-earned crop but the more people that know about your garden, the less secure it is. Stealth is the key for ultimate grow room security. With the help of carbon filters and duct mufflers, an indoor growing environment can be completely undetectable to the outside world.
A combination of some or all of the security measures given can only help to relieve the paranoia that is inevitable when growing medical marijuana. Patients count on caregivers to provide quality medicine on a regular basis. Just try to think of security as a necessity that needs to be addressed (like lighting, water and nutrients) and once it is, we can go back to focusing on all the other important aspects of growing medical marijuana.
