1. A multi-media surveillance system having a plurality of sensors each adapted to produce an IP sensor signal when activated, the IP sensor signal adapted for being transmitted over an IP network to a remote monitor station for managing the signal to provide surveillance data to authorized personnel, the system comprising: a. an biometric data collection device adapted for converting the collected data to an IP protocol for generating a biometric signal for distribution over a network; b. a remote station for receiving and managing the biometric data.