1. A method for removing data from a surveillance system, the system including at least one wireless input capture device ICD(s) and a corresponding digital input recorder (DIR) or another ICD, the method comprising the steps of: providing the base system, which further includes an external removable data storage device; the system permitting at least one user to access the DIR and/or ICD(s) via a user interface either directly or remotely; the system capturing inputs via the ICD(s); the system responding to the occurrence of a trigger event; transferring data associated with the captured inputs to an external removable data storage device connected to the DIR and/or ICD(s), thereby providing for data storage and transfer from the surveillance system.