A security system for monitoring activities occurring within a vehicle. The security system includes a video camera and microphone which are positioned to monitor activities occurring within said vehicle. A receiver receives video and sound data from the video camera and stores the data in its hard drive. The receiver includes a recording means configured to record the video data to the hard drive. A data port is provided on the receiver and is electronically connected to the hard drive. The data port may be a USB type data port. An external memory unit, such as a jump drive is also provided for transferring memory from the hard drive to another location. The receiver includes an external memory unit detecting means configured to detect whenever the external memory unit is connected to the data port.
