Security Platform Proposal
Comprehensive Campus Protection
Executive Summary
Temple Emanu-El is more than a building. It is where your congregation gathers, where families celebrate, and where parents entrust you with their children every day. Protecting this campus, and the people inside it, is what this proposal is about. After identifying gaps in perimeter visibility and recognizing the limitations of the current camera system, your leadership took the right step: a comprehensive security review to determine what a modern, purpose-built solution looks like for your campus.
This proposal delivers a complete security platform replacement designed around your specific campus, your daily operations, and the security realities your team described during our walkthrough. The system provides license plate recognition at every vehicle entry point, facial recognition to distinguish members from strangers, mobile access so your security personnel can monitor the entire campus without being tied to a desk, and intelligent alerts that surface what matters while ignoring what does not.
Phase 1 focuses on areas unaffected by your current construction, establishing the foundation for a unified security platform that will grow with your campus.
Understanding Your Campus
Elite Technology Solutions conducted a comprehensive security assessment of your property, walking the grounds with your executive director and security personnel to understand both the physical layout and the operational realities of protecting a campus that serves as a school, a place of worship, and a community gathering space.
Your current camera system uses Hikvision equipment, a manufacturer prohibited from use in US government facilities under NDAA Section 889 due to documented concerns about data security and foreign government ties. Beyond compliance concerns, the existing system has functional issues: some camera runs pass near power lines, causing interference that produces rolling shutter effects and image ghosting. The 30-camera configuration leaves blind spots, and when a recent community event required rapid assessment of who was entering and leaving the property, temporary trail cameras became the stopgap solution.
The good news: your existing infrastructure provides a strong foundation. Because your current system is network and PoE based, many existing cable runs can be reused, reducing installation time and minimizing disruption to daily operations and school activities. Your fiber connections between buildings, dedicated electrical circuit, and adequate server room space all support the upgrade.
This project replaces the aging system entirely with American-managed, locally-stored, AI-powered security designed for the specific threats and operational needs your team described.
A Phased Approach
Your campus is in the middle of significant construction: office suite expansion, north parking lot development, and a new pavilion with restrooms near the playground. Attempting to install cameras in areas that will be torn up or reconfigured would waste time and money.
This proposal takes a practical approach: Phase 1 addresses all areas not affected by construction while sizing the infrastructure to handle future expansion.
Phase 1: Immediate (This Proposal)
Replace all cameras in stable areas: perimeter coverage, current entrances, existing parking lots, playgrounds, and interior common spaces. Install enterprise NVR with 70+ camera capacity, network infrastructure, and three remote pole stations. Establish complete LPR and facial recognition capability at all current vehicle and pedestrian entry points.
Phase 2: Post-Construction
Additional cameras for the new office expansion, pavilion, expanded north parking area, breezeway spaces, and the new north exit gate. The Phase 1 infrastructure is already sized to accommodate this growth with no additional NVR or core network investment required. Pricing will be determined once construction plans are finalized.
Phase 3: Platform Completion
Access control integration with existing or new door hardware. VoIP migration from your current Yealink phones to UniFi Talk, bringing your phone system into the same platform as cameras and access control. One app, one vendor, one support relationship for security, access, and communications.
The Solution: UniFi Protect Enterprise
AI-Powered Detection
Smart recognition of people, vehicles, and faces. Intelligent alerts eliminate false alarms from trees, shadows, and animals. Your security team sees what matters.
Facial Recognition
Identify staff, congregation members, and known visitors at every entrance. Receive alerts when unfamiliar faces approach during services or school hours.
License Plate Recognition
Automatic capture and logging at every vehicle entry and exit. Searchable database reveals patterns: the same vehicle at 2am, then 5am, then again later.
PTZ Active Tracking
Pan-tilt-zoom cameras actively follow movement across parking lots, playgrounds, and the McIntosh Rd frontage, maintaining focus on subjects of interest.
4K Resolution with Night Vision
Crystal-clear footage day and night. Positive identification capability at distance with infrared coverage to 25 meters across all exterior cameras.
Local Storage, Complete Control
All footage stored on-site in your server room. No cloud dependencies, no external access without your permission, no monthly storage fees.
Two-Way Audio
Select exterior cameras include speaker capability for verbal communication. Compliant with Florida statutes for exterior, street-facing installations.
Case Management
Build investigation files linking facial recognition hits, license plate captures, and video clips. Share specific cases with law enforcement when needed.
Role-Based Access Control
Not everyone needs access to everything. The system provides granular permission levels so each user sees only what is relevant to their role. Board members, administrators, security personnel, and general staff each get tailored access appropriate to their responsibilities.
Board Members
View-only access to select cameras, no controls
Executive Director
Full administrative control and user management
Security Personnel
Full camera access, alerts, PTZ control, case management
General Staff
Limited or no access as appropriate
Mobile Security Operations
Your security personnel should not be tied to a desk. The UniFi Protect mobile app provides full system access from any smartphone or tablet, allowing your security staff to monitor every camera, receive smart alerts, review footage, and manage cases while walking the campus.
- Smart alerts notify security when specific cameras detect activity: a vehicle entering after hours, an unfamiliar face at a school entrance, motion in a restricted area
- View any camera live, scrub through recorded footage, and export clips directly from the mobile app
- Access facial recognition and license plate databases to identify individuals and vehicles
- Build and manage investigation cases with linked evidence from multiple cameras and detection systems
- Full system accessible from the security station desktop interface when desk-based monitoring is appropriate
Law Enforcement Integration
The system supports creating separate user accounts for local law enforcement with access to specific camera feeds. Your security team can share relevant footage, investigation cases, and alert notifications with Sarasota PD without giving up administrative control. When an incident requires police involvement, you provide access; when it does not, the system remains private.
Phase 1 Investment
Hardware
| Category | Investment |
|---|---|
| Camera System: 40 AI-powered cameras with facial recognition and LPR capability | $22,000 |
| Network Infrastructure: Enterprise NVR, 200+ TB storage, switches, gateway | $9,500 |
| Remote Pole Stations with Wireless Bridges: 3 locations | $5,500 |
| Accessories and Mounting Hardware | $1,200 |
| Hardware Total | $38,200 |
Professional Services
| Service | Investment |
|---|---|
| System Design, Installation, Configuration, and Training: includes site assessment, project management, 40-camera installation, 3 pole stations, cabling, NVR deployment, AI and facial recognition setup, LPR configuration, construction coordination, and staff training | $22,000 |
| 1-Year Priority Support Agreement | $2,300 |
| Professional Services Total | $24,300 |
PHASE 1 TOTAL INVESTMENT
Mobile Access
Full system control from any device, anywhere on campus
Zero Monthly Fees
No subscriptions, no cloud charges. You own it.
Built for Growth
Enterprise NVR supports 70+ cameras for Phase 2 expansion
Camera Placement Summary
40 cameras across three tiers, positioned for complete campus coverage with specific attention to ingress and egress points, children's areas, and the McIntosh Rd frontage:
PTZ Cameras (10)
Active tracking with AI
- Main Parking Lot
- North Parking
- NW Parking
- SE Parking
- Den/N. Playground
- Youth Playground
- South Driveway (McIntosh entrance)
- McIntosh Rd Entry (LPR)
- Drop-off Loop (facial rec)
- Exit Gate (via Bridge)
Pro Bullet 4K (18)
High-resolution exterior
- All exterior doors
- Main temple entrance
- School entrance
- Building perimeters
- Loading areas
- McIntosh Rd frontage
- Northern Exit (LPR)
Dome Cameras (12)
Indoor coverage
- Social Hall
- Temple Lobby
- Temple Kitchen
- School Reception
- School Kitchen
- Teen Room
- Corridors
Remote Pole Stations
Three weatherproof pole stations extend coverage to critical perimeter locations, each connected via 60GHz wireless bridge back to the main network. These stations capture every vehicle and person entering or leaving the property:
Station 1: McIntosh Rd Entry
PTZ camera with license plate recognition captures every vehicle entering from the main road. Active tracking follows vehicles through the entrance.
Station 2: Northern Exit
Pro Bullet camera with license plate recognition at the secondary exit point. Logs every departure with timestamp and plate data.
Station 3: Drop-off Loop
PTZ camera covering the road approach with facial recognition capability. Identifies individuals entering from the school drop-off area.
200+ TB Storage: 60+ Days of Continuous Recording
Enterprise-grade storage provides over 60 days of continuous 4K recording for all 40 cameras, meeting your requirement for extended lookback capability. All footage stored on-site, under your control. No cloud fees, no external access, no subscription charges.
Professional Installation
- Complete removal of all existing Hikvision cameras
- Installation and precise aiming of 40 new cameras across all buildings
- Reuse of existing PoE cable runs where viable, reducing installation time and disruption to daily operations and school activities
- Replacement of cable runs with power line interference issues
- Construction of 3 wireless pole stations with weatherproof enclosures
- Installation of building bridges for remote connectivity (utilizing existing fiber where appropriate)
- Enterprise NVR deployment with 200+ TB storage
- Full system configuration including AI detection zones, facial recognition database, and LPR setup
- Custom alert rules for school hours, services, and after-hours zones
- Staff and security personnel training on UniFi Protect mobile and desktop applications
- Board and security committee access setup with appropriate permission levels
- Security station desktop configuration for persistent monitoring
Construction Coordination
Elite will coordinate with your construction team and architect to ensure camera infrastructure, is planned into the new office expansion and pavilion before walls go up. That includes conduit runs, cable pathways, and mounting points. This prevents costly retrofitting later and ensures Phase 2 cameras can be installed quickly and cleanly once construction is complete.
1-Year Priority Support Included
- Priority response for any system issues
- Remote diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Firmware management and security updates
- Camera repositioning and zone adjustments as needed
- Quarterly system health reviews
- AV system coordination as needed during installation and configuration
Included: AI Deterrent System
Smart horn and speaker system that triggers when someone crosses a defined zone after hours. A pre-recorded warning message activates automatically, deterring trespassers before they can act. Ideal for the McIntosh Rd frontage and parking lot perimeter. Zones and schedules are fully configurable to match your hours of operation.
What This System Delivers
Congregation Protection
- Facial recognition identifies known individuals at every entrance
- Immediate alerts when unfamiliar faces approach during services or school hours
- License plate capture on every vehicle entering and leaving, with pattern detection
- PTZ cameras actively track movement across parking lots and playgrounds
- Complete coverage of all three entrance points: south, middle, and north exit
- 4K resolution for positive identification at distance
- Night vision coverage to 25 meters
- 60+ days of continuous on-site recording
Administrative Control
- Mobile app access for authorized personnel while on campus or remote
- Instant video search by person, vehicle, license plate, or time
- Custom alert zones for school areas, sanctuaries, and restricted spaces
- Role-based permissions: each user sees only what they need
- Desktop monitoring at the security station
- Case management for building investigation files
- Law enforcement integration with controlled access
- Automatic firmware updates and security patches
Future Phases
COMPLETING YOUR SECURITY PLATFORM
Expanded Camera Coverage
- New office expansion interior and exterior cameras
- Pavilion and playground restroom coverage
- Expanded north parking lot cameras
- Breezeway and connector coverage
- New north exit gate camera with LPR
- Phase 1 NVR already sized for 70+ total cameras
- No additional core infrastructure required
- Pricing determined once construction is finalized
Unified Operations
- Access control: control every door from the same app as cameras
- Every door event automatically links to video footage
- VoIP migration: replace Yealink phones with UniFi Talk for full platform integration
- Video intercom at entrances with visitor verification
- One app, one vendor, one support relationship
- One support relationship for security, phones, and IT
One Platform. One App. Complete Control.
Cameras, access control, VoIP phones, intercom, visitor management, and network health all managed from a single console. No separate apps, no separate logins, no separate vendors. When you add access control or VoIP in Phase 3, it integrates instantly with everything you have already built.