Abstract: A surveillance apparatus includes a housing, a cellular modem, one or more cameras coupled to a video processor/server, an input/output device, and a power source. The cellular modem is coupled to the housing. An antenna is coupled to the modem. One or more cameras are coupled to the video processor/server for capturing data from the one or more cameras. The video processor/server is coupled to the modem to permit the transmission of data therefrom. A plurality of external connectors are coupled to the housing and the video processor/server. The power source is for powering the cellular modem and the video processor/server. The surveillance apparatus permits a user to monitor a location remotely using the cellular modem.