Security SOP

Starlight Security SOP

This SOP is intended to assist the station’s crew in proper behavior of security personnel. Any violations of this SOP should be brought to the Head of Security or Captain. Do note that SOPs should be taken in light of the context however, and are not rigid rules and may be malleable depending on the circumstances. Space law should be consulted for any imprisonment times or conflicts.

General Security

These procedures apply to all security members, unless otherwise stated in their specific SOP

1. Long guns shall not be taken outside the brig on Code Green. Long guns are any firearms that are not pistols or revolvers.

2. A maximum of 1 long gun (with permit) and 1 sidearm (pistol or revolver) may be carried on blue alert or above. Only a sidearm and disabler may be carried on green.

2. Long guns will be issued on a permit basis on Code Blue, and are allowed to all Security Personnel on Code Red. Disabler SMGs are not considered long guns.

3. Weapons must remain holstered unless in active pursuit or on Code Red.

4. Security personnel are required to state the reason for an arrest before any action may be taken against a suspect. This does not apply on Code Red, or if a suspect flees when approached.

5. Security personnel must attempt to bring suspects to the brig uncuffed. This does not apply on Code Red, or if a suspect has already fled or become uncooperative.

6. Security personnel may not request entry to a department, unless in pursuit of a suspect, or on Code Blue or Code Red.

7. Searches may be conducted randomly on Codes Red and Blue, and on Green with an applicable warrant. Crew refusing searches on Blue/Red may be detained.

8. All Security personnel must wear at least one piece of an official Security uniform at all times. An official Security Uniform is defined as: The Security Jumpsuit/skirt, the Senior Security Jumpsuit/skirt, the Security Winter Coat, the Trooper Uniform, or job specific variants of these for the Warden, Head of Security, or Brigmedic.

9. Security personnel should refrain from wearing hardsuits or magboots unless an imminent threat or massive station damage is present.

10. Security personnel may forcefully relocate crew members to their departments on Codes Red, Violet, Yellow, or Gamma.

Cadet

1. Cadets are to assign themselves to a Security Officer if one is not assigned to them.

2. Cadets may only use lethal equipment on Code Red.

Security Officer

1 . Standard Code Green equipment is:

• Disabler
• Non-lethal grenades
• Stun baton
• Combat Knife
• Security Radio
• Handcuffs or Zipties
• Holobarrier Projector
• Seclite
• Lethal sidearm

2. Security Officers are to patrol the station unless an active threat has been recognized.

3. Security Officers are responsible for assigning sentences up to 15 minutes, but should inform the Warden of the accusation and sentencing if timing exceeds 10 mintues. Sentences over 15 minutes must be approved by the warden or Head of Security.

4. It is advised on Code Blue or above that Security Officers patrol the station in pairs.

Brigmedic

1 . Standard Code Green equipment is:

• Disabler
• Stun baton
• Combat Knife
• Security Radio
• Handcuffs or Zipties
• Advanced Medkit
• Seclite
• BrigBuddy 5000
• Brigmedic Defibrillator
• Lethal sidearm

2. Brigmedics may not perform Security Officer duties unless Security is severely understaffed, or a crime has occurred in their sight.

3. Brigmedics must prioritize the health and safety of Security Officers and Prisoners over all other priorities.

4. Brigmedics putting themselves in excessive danger, and by extension the entire department, are to be considered negligent in their duties.

Warden

1 . Standard Code Green equipment is:

• Lethal sidearm
• Non-lethal grenades
• Stun baton
• Combat Knife
• Security Radio
• Handcuffs or Zipties
• Holobarrier Projector
• Seclite

2. The Warden may not perform normal Security Officer duties, or arrests, if sufficient numbers of Security Officers are active. This is waived on Code Red or above.

3. The Warden may choose to hand out armory weapons on Code Blue with a permit, or Code Red or above.

4. The Warden may choose to hand out body armor on Code Blue or above.

4. Uncooperative prisoners, or those deemed to be a flight risk may be cuffed, straightjacketed, or have an electropack placed on them.

5. Portable flashers and Barriers may be deployed on Code Blue or above.

6. The Warden may appoint a Duty Officer to assist with prisoner keeping duties with permission from the HoS.

Duty Officer

1. Standard Code Green equipment is:

• Light riot helmet
• Riot suit
• Riot shield
• 4 x Non-lethal grenades
• Stun baton
• Security Radio
• 2x Handcuffs
• 2x Zipties
• Holobarrier Projector
• Seclite

2. The Duty Officer reports directly to the Warden. The Duty Officer is to assist in the processing of prisoners.

3. The Duty Officer is to directly communicate to the Warden at the start of the shift, and any time they are required to leave the department.

4. The Duty officer may not perform the duties of a Security Officer, unless the department is short on staff, or during emergencies.

5. Prisoner treatment guidelines must be strictly followed and is your top priority.

6. Non-lethal means should be used against prisoners whenever possible.

Detective

1 . Standard Code Green equipment is:

• Inspector
• Forensic Gloves
• Forensic Scanner
• Forensic Pads
• Security Radio
• Seclite
• Combat Knife
• Holobarrier Projector
• Lethal sidearm

2. The Detective is permitted to patrol with a Security Officer on all alert levels, but should focus on collecting of evidence and investigations at all times.

3. When acting as a Security Officer, the Detective must follow all Security Officer guidelines listed above.

4. The Detective is permitted to wear non-security uniforms for undercover investigations, with approval from the Head of Security. The Detective's Security ID should be on their person at all times, however.

5. The Detective is permitted to interrogate detained suspects, however any detainment must be subtracted from their overall arrest time.

Head of Security

1 . Standard Code Green equipment is:

• WT550 OR Proto Energy Gun
• Non-lethal grenades
• Stun baton
• Combat Knife
• Security Radio
• Handcuffs or Zipties
• Holobarrier Projector
• Seclite

2. The standard Command SOP applies with the exception of section 6, as for which, refer to the standard equipment listed above.

3. When patrolling, the Head of Security must follow all Security Officer protocols as above, but may carry their WT550 or Energy Gun.

4. The Head of Security may overrule any sentence that is not assigned by an official NT Magistrate, but not for prisoners who have already had their sentences read to them.

5. The Head of Security may not utilize the armory for their own personal benefit.

6. The Head of Security must follow the Warden's procedures for distributing any armory equipment, portable flashers, or portable barriers.

7. If a Code Red is called, the Head of Security must state the reason for the Code Red. The Captain may perform this duty instead, with permission from the Head of Security.

Prisoner Treatment

1. Prisoners must be read their list of crimes before the warden before sentencing can commence. Any time spent in confinement must be subtracted from the total time of their sentence.

2. Arrested prisoners are to be searched upon entry to Security. IDs and PDAs are to be removed from prisoners while in confinement. Prisoners are to be provided/allowed their own radio communications equipment. Prisoners are to be issued a prisoner PDA and a prisoner ID. All other possessions except for clothing and necessary survival equipment is to be confiscated until they are released.

Prisoner Searches include:

• Pockets
• PDA Slots
• Bags
• Coats/Overwear

3. Prisoners placed into confinement are to be unrestrained. Prisoners who become combative or pose a flight risk may be restrained at the Warden's discretion.

4. Prisoners who receive perma/execution sentences may request a trial for their crimes, as decided by a jury of 12 of their peers. This may be waived in the face of imminent station destruction.

Parole

1. A criminal is sentenced to parole.

Criminals may be sentenced to parole if:

• They request parole before or during their sentence and Warden or Head of Security approves. The request should always be approved if a prisoner has been cooperative during their incarceration and served at least half their sentence. All other situations are up to discretion.
• A member of the Legal Department justifiably orders parole at the conclusion of a trial or investigation.

2. If the paroled individual has just been sentenced, they are to have their gear confiscated as-per instructions in Prisoner Treatment.

• Warden or Head of Security may allow some possession to remain with the paroled individual during this time, at their discretion.

3. Paroled individual is to be marked in the criminal records as "Paroled".

4. Paroled individual is to be released from security.

5. Warden and Head of Security may order the paroled individual to check in at security during parole.

• Failure to comply in under 5 minutes should be considered breach of custody.
• Paroled individuals should not be required to check in more frequently than once every 15 minutes.
• Warrants are not required to search paroled individuals.

6. When their sentence is up the paroled individual should return to security to collect their belongings and be marked as discharged.

Permit Acquisition

1. Requester delivers a filled out permit form for contraband to Warden, HoS, or in an emergency, Captain. It must contain Time and Date, requester's name and their position, a reason for the permit, and how the item will be or has already been obtained.

• Any illegal chemical which requires a prescription must provide a valid prescription with the permit that is signed or stamped appropriately.

2. Review the validity and necessity of the request.

• If the item requires delivery by a department other than sec, the permit must already be signed or stamped by the relevant head.
• If the permit requires a security item that is in limited stock it my be denied until more can be obtained.
• If the requester has already received a related permit the person reviewing can choose to deny the permit unless the old permit and contraband are turned in.
• Significant Syndicate Permits are never approved.

3. If the request is not unreasonable, it is stamped APPROVED, as well as signed and stamped by the person reviewing it.

• If the request is unreasonable it is stamped DENIED instead of APPROVED.

4. A copy is made for reference and stored in warden's office.

5. The document is given to the requester. If approved they are to keep it on their person at all times. If denied they are to be given a brief explanation as to why.

• If an approved permit is for security equipment, it is retrieved and provided.