Method and system for providing security data to security stations

A security system having supervisory assistance capabilities, comprising:

• a security data collection unit;
• a first viewing unit operably coupled to the security data collection unit, and configured to display collected security data to a first operator stationed at the first viewing unit;
• a second viewing unit to display the collected security data concurrently with the display on the first viewing unit to a second operator stationed at the second viewing unit as a supervisor to the first operator;
• and
• a controller operably coupled to the security data collection unit and the second viewing unit, the controller configured to selectively direct collected security data to the second viewing unit from among a plurality of different second viewing units on the basis of pre-defined criteria, the security data being directed over a bidirectional communication link facilitating communication between the operators stationed at the first viewing unit and the second viewing unit for monitoring the collected security data responsive to a consultation request for supervisory assistance from the second operator.