In order to justify the installation or improvements of a security surveillance center to the leaders of an organization, the following items must be reviewed and taken into consideration so that a realistic budget can be developed.

• Design: The drawings, blueprints, type of system, and components are determined in this phase. This would include monitors, servers, computers, intrusion detection devices, sensors, detectors, card readers, cameras, conduits, wiring, and consultants.

• Installation: This is one of the most expensive items of the project. This includes permits and the costs and installation of various sensors, contacts, and access control devices to the security surveillance center system. Once the system is installed, there will be ongoing operational costs associated with the operation of the system.

• Operation: The operation of the system includes staffing, training, policy, and procedures.

• Information technology–related expenses: These costs include antivirus technology, system patches, backup and archiving, and database management

• Maintenance: These expenses include upgrades to the software, emergency repairs, keeping the domes on the cameras clean, and keeping the system in good working order.

• Replacement: Prior to the purchase of the system for the security surveillance center, the life cycle of the system should be determined and the approximate replacement cost should be calculated. Usually, the best way to present this information is to assign a cost and anticipate the life range for each item.