CannabisCustomer Story
Sunderstorm
How Sunderstorm Met California’s Security Requirements for a New Cannabis Facility
With 911 response times of 15 to 20 minutes and high-value cash and inventory on site, Sunderstorm needed more than a basic alarm. SCW delivered monitored video, alarm, and fire detection that helped the facility pass 100% of California’s regulatory requirements.
01 · The Problem
The Problem
Sunderstorm’s Chief Compliance Officer, Logan Feldstein, was responsible for securing a new 15,000 sq ft distribution and production facility in North Hollywood, California.
With a 15 to 20 minute 911 response time and high-value cash and inventory on the premises, Logan had to consider a range of factors to ensure the project’s long-term success.
Key considerations
- Motion detection throughout the facility
- 24/7 footage retention for at least 90 days
- Alarm system
- Professional camera monitoring
Sunderstorm needed a partner that could provide a unified platform, quality equipment, and expertise in system design and installation.
02 · The Solution
The Solution
SCW implemented an efficient, scalable, and effective security solution that met Sunderstorm’s specific requirements.
SCW laid the foundation for a unified surveillance platform using commercial-grade hardware. The platform records video and incorporates professional monitoring with AI-powered, event-based detections for quick responses to security incidents.
A new alarm system secures every door in the facility to prevent unauthorized access, and smoke detection helps safeguard the facility and its occupants in a fire.
03 · The Result
The Result
SCW helped Sunderstorm meet and pass 100% of the State of California’s regulatory requirements.
The difference between a traditional alarm and modern surveillance can be the difference between success and failure. Two incidents at different sites show why.
At one location with a legacy alarm system, a burglary resulted in tens of thousands of dollars in losses, and the alarm provided no actionable information for law enforcement.
At the site with the Survail ICVR system, the system identified suspicious behavior in half the time, logged it, and, with the professional monitoring team, determined the status of the threat.
- 24/7 recording surveillance
- 24/7 monitored alarm
- Professional video verification
04 · Why SCW?
Why Sunderstorm Chose SCW
We understand the challenges of the cannabis industry.
Cannabis producers have fewer resources for protection beyond what regulators require, and those requirements are a compliance baseline rather than a complete security plan. Combined with limited access to banking and insurance, many cannabis businesses are on their own.
Built to last
SCW sells only commercial-grade equipment designed for heavy use and scalability.
Service after the sale
Free, US-based, lifetime tech support. All of the cameras installed for the project included SCW’s standard 3-year warranty, with the option to extend it to five years.
Scalability
SCW systems are designed to meet immediate needs and to be easily duplicated as a business adds locations.
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Our commitment to customer service and technical support is central to every project. Tell us about your facility and we’ll help you plan the right system.
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