Custom Coverage Plan
Final coverage and pricing are documented after a property assessment, before any agreement begins.
09. Storage, Backup & Evidence Protection
Keep the footage that matters, for as long as it matters.
Plan how long video should remain available, where it should be stored, and how important footage can be protected, exported, and shared.
- VIDEO RETENTION
- EVIDENCE PROTECTION
RECORDING DESIGN
Local Video Retention Planning
Plan local recording capacity around camera count, resolution, frame rate, activity, quality, and the number of days footage should remain available.
- Retention based on actual requirements
- Recorder and drive planning
- Camera-quality considerations
- Capacity review before installation
Best For
Every recorded camera system that requires predictable retention rather than relying on an assumed recorder capacity.
What This Requires
This capability is flagged STORAGE CALCULATION REQUIRED. Exact behaviour depends on the compatible camera hardware, platform, and licensing selected for the property, and is confirmed during a property assessment.
Availability, accuracy, and behaviour depend on the compatible equipment, scene conditions, and configuration - not every property will see identical results.
RECORDING RESILIENCE
Offsite Archive & Redundant Backup
Add supported backup or redundant storage options so selected video is not dependent on one recorder or one physical location.
- Supported offsite archive options
- Reduced dependence on one recorder
- Selected redundant storage designs
- Protection for important video
Best For
Critical cameras, high-risk properties, multi-server systems, and customers concerned about recorder failure, theft, or site damage.
What This Requires
This capability is flagged CUSTOM STORAGE DESIGN. Exact behaviour depends on the compatible camera hardware, platform, and licensing selected for the property, and is confirmed during a property assessment.
Availability, accuracy, and behaviour depend on the compatible equipment, scene conditions, and configuration - not every property will see identical results.
IMPORTANT EVENT PROTECTION
Protected Event Clips & Secure Sharing
Protect selected event footage from ordinary retention cycles and share supported clips with authorized recipients.
- Protected event clips
- Selected cloud or platform sharing
- Authorized recipient access
- Reduced risk of ordinary overwrite
Best For
Incidents, claims, internal review, property damage, suspicious activity, and events that must remain available beyond normal recording retention.
What This Requires
This capability is flagged PLATFORM DEPENDENT. Exact behaviour depends on the compatible camera hardware, platform, and licensing selected for the property, and is confirmed during a property assessment.
Availability, accuracy, and behaviour depend on the compatible equipment, scene conditions, and configuration - not every property will see identical results.
INCIDENT RESPONSE
Evidence Export & Preservation
Locate, export, document, and preserve selected footage after an incident using supported video-system tools.
- Footage location assistance
- Supported evidence export
- Incident documentation
- Preservation of selected video
Best For
Customers who may need footage for police, insurers, legal representatives, property managers, or internal investigations.
What This Requires
This capability is flagged AUTHORIZED REQUEST REQUIRED. Exact behaviour depends on the compatible camera hardware, platform, and licensing selected for the property, and is confirmed during a property assessment.
Availability, accuracy, and behaviour depend on the compatible equipment, scene conditions, and configuration - not every property will see identical results.
How pricing is determined
Final pricing depends on camera type, quantity, scene conditions, lighting, analytics, licensing, recording retention, network requirements, mounting, service plans, travel, and site conditions - not a single flat rate.
Build My Camera Coverage Plan
Tell us what the system needs to see.
Start with the areas, activity, or footage that matter most. Cormier Security Systems will review compatible equipment, licensing, network requirements, and service options for the property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will every capability listed here work with my current cameras?
Not necessarily. Available capabilities depend on the compatible camera hardware, platform, licensing, and network conditions at the property. Final capability is confirmed during a system review.
How is pricing determined?
Pricing depends on camera type, quantity, scene conditions, lighting, analytics, licensing, recording retention, network requirements, mounting, service plans, travel, and site conditions. See "How Pricing Works" below.
Is Storage & Evidence right for a small property?
It can be. Cormier Security Systems scopes coverage around the property and how the footage will actually be used, not a fixed package size.