Officials weigh cloud camera option vs on-premises NVR and door-access upgrades
Jul 6, 2026
County staff reviewed two security camera approaches (cloud solution quoted just under $23,000 for eight cameras plus first-year subscription and an on-premises NVR estimated near $35,000–$38,000) and debated replacing aging combination locks with swipe-access hardware across courthouse and Justice Center doors.
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An IT presenter outlined two camera procurement options and recommended considering the cloud-hosted subscription model as a cost-effective alternative to an on-premises network video recorder (NVR). "The best one is to go with cloud version of the software and, be just short of $23,000 for the cameras, the installation, and the 1st year of a cloud subscription," the presenter said. He contrasted that with an on-premises NVR option he estimated near $35,000 for recorder, installation and storage.
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