Anyone have any estimates about what a home 1. audio and
2. video recording system would cost? And 3, what an
offsite backup would cost too. Having a record would end
(one hopes) disputes about police self identification etc.
You can get those home video security systems for about $400, but it depends on how many cameras you want. They come with a DVR or DVR software which stores the video/audio. The offsite backup will cost about $30 a month but you could find it cheaper. Check local laws before recording audio outside your home as it may be illegal.