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= '''Starlight Security SOP''' =
''Authorized by NanoTrasen Security Directorate; all officers must comply unless superseded by Command orders or Corporate Law.''
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 ==
== Preamble & Scope ==
<blockquote>These procedures apply to all security members, unless otherwise stated in their specific SOP</blockquote>
These protocols apply to all personnel under the Security Department (Cadets, Officers, Brigmedics, Warden, Head of Security). Deviation from protocol is permitted only under documented emergency conditions (see §9). All actions that affect civil rights (search, arrest, detention, use of force) carry an obligation to document via official '''Security Forms''' for review by Command and Internal Affairs.


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


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.
* '''Alert Levels''': Green, Blue, Red, Yellow, Gamma, Violet (as defined in [[General SOP]]).
* '''Search Warrant / Permit''': A written authorization, signed by the [[Security SOP#Warden|Warden]] or [[Security SOP#Head of Security|Head of Security]] (or Acting Head), permitting search of a specific person, area, or item under non-emergency conditions.
* '''Contraband Scanner Gate''': A security scanner (e.g. portal detector) installed at a specific doorway or corridor to detect prohibited items before entry.
* '''HoS / Warden / Security Officer''': As defined in roles below.
* '''Use-of-Force Continuum''': non-lethal → incapacitation → lethal, justified proportionally to threat and authorized under protocol.


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.
== Core Security Protocols ==


3. Weapons must remain holstered unless in active pursuit or on Code Red.
=== Weapons & Armament ===
Security personnel may only carry and deploy weapons as authorized by their role and the current alert level.
{| class="wikitable"
! Role !! Default Equipment (Code Green) !! Permitted Equipment (with Approval / Higher Code)
|-
| '''Cadet''' ||
* Security headset 
* Uniform & armor vest 
* Baton or disabler (non-lethal) 
* Basic restraints (handcuffs, zipties) 
* Flashlight, PDA, ID card 
||
* May not carry lethal weapons except in Code Red 
* May be issued sidearm (pistol) only under direct HoS/Warden supervision 
* Long guns forbidden
|-
| '''Security Officer''' ||
* Security headset 
* Uniform & armor vest 
* Sidearm (pistol) holstered 
* Baton or disabler 
* Restraints (handcuffs, zipties) 
* Flashlight, PDA, ID card 
||
* On Code Blue: may be issued shotgun/SMG with HoS or Warden authorization 
* On Code Red+: long guns permitted department-wide 
* Riot gear or hardsuit only during Code Red or emergencies
|-
| '''Brigmedic''' ||
* Security headset 
* Medical kit & supplies 
* Non-lethal defense (disabler, baton, or flash) 
* Armor vest, restraints optional 
||
* Firearms discouraged; may carry pistol only with HoS authorization during Code Blue/Red 
* Riot/medical armor allowed if brig under direct threat 
* Priority is medical care, not combat
|-
| '''Warden''' ||
* Security headset 
* Brig/armory access 
* Sidearm (pistol) holstered 
* Baton or disabler 
* Restraints, flash, PDA 
||
* Full access to armory for issuing/recording weapons 
* Shotgun/SMG permitted if brig under threat or Code Blue/Red 
* Riot gear and lethals authorized during emergencies 
* Responsible for contraband storage and weapon permits
|-
| '''Head of Security''' ||
* Security headset 
* Command uniform & HoS armor 
* Sidearm (pistol) holstered
* Baton or disabler 
* Restraints, flash, PDA 
||
* May authorize own and departmental use of long guns (Code Blue/Red) 
* May carry shotgun/SMG by default if Code Blue or higher 
* Has authority to wear riot armor or hardsuit as needed 
* Oversees and approves all contraband, armory, and weapon permits
|}


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.
=== Alert Level Equipment Table ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Alert Level !! Sidearms (Pistols) !! Long Guns (Shotgun/SMG/Rifle) !! Riot Gear / Hardsuits !! Searches
|-
| '''Code Green''' ||
* Issued to Security Officers, Warden, HoS 
* Cadets only with supervision 
||
* Prohibited outside brig/armory 
* Stored unless authorized for drills 
||
* Prohibited (unless immediate environmental hazard) 
||
* Requires warrant/permit, or urgent probable cause
|-
| '''Code Blue''' ||
* Standard issue to Officers, Warden, HoS 
* Brigmedic only with HoS approval 
||
* Permitted with HoS or Warden authorization (must be documented) 
||
* Permitted for riot suppression or emergencies with HoS approval 
||
* Random or suspicion-based searches permitted
|-
| '''Code Red''' ||
* Standard issue to all Security staff (except Cadets without supervision) 
||
* Authorized department-wide; Officers may draw with HoS/Warden approval (assumed unless restricted) 
||
* Full riot gear, ballistic vests, hardsuits permitted for all Security staff 
||
* Random searches permitted, refusal may result in detainment
|-
| '''Gamma / Delta''' ||
* Mandatory sidearms for all Security staff 
||
* Mandatory arming of long guns for all available staff 
||
* Full combat loadout required, hardsuits strongly encouraged 
||
* Searches unrestricted; all crew subject to detainment and screening
|}
=== Searches & Arrests ===
Searches and arrests must follow proper authorization depending on the station’s alert level. Rules for warrants, random searches, refusals, and detention limits are summarized here:
{| class="wikitable"
! Alert Level !! Searches Permitted !! Refusal Consequences !! Arrest Authority & Limits
|-
| '''Code Green''' ||
* Searches require a valid Search Warrant (signed by Warden/HoS) 
* Exception: urgent probable cause (e.g. suspect seen with weapon/contraband) 
||
* Refusal of a lawful warrant = grounds for arrest
* Refusal of a casual/unlawful search = not arrestable 
||
* Officers may arrest for witnessed crimes or with warrant 
* Sentences up to 15 minutes allowed; >10 minutes requires Warden notification
|-
| '''Code Blue''' ||
* Random and suspicion-based searches permitted 
* Warden/HoS should be informed when possible 
||
* Refusal of search = detention until search completed or Command review 
||
* Officers may arrest for suspicion backed by evidence or contraband discovery 
* Sentences >15 minutes require Warden or HoS approval
|-
| '''Code Red''' ||
* Full random searches permitted without warrant 
* Any crew may be subject to inspection 
||
* Refusal of search = immediate detainment 
||
* Officers may arrest on suspicion if supported by contraband or behavior 
* Warden/HoS may escalate to permanent holding or parole denial
|-
| '''Gamma / Delta''' ||
* All crew subject to unrestricted search at any time 
* Warrant not required 
||
* Refusal = detainment or forcible compliance 
||
* Arrest powers unrestricted; Command may authorize indefinite detainment or execution under martial law provisions
|}


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.
=== General Notes ===


6. Security personnel may not request entry to a department, unless in pursuit of a suspect, or on Code Blue or Code Red.
* Use of force must always be proportional to the threat. Non-lethal methods are preferred unless the situation justifies escalation.
* All arrests, confiscations, and extended detentions should be documented with the appropriate security forms.
* Emergency exceptions (such as imminent threats) may allow officers to bypass normal requirements, but must be justified afterwards.


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.
== Permits & Contraband Handling ==


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.
=== Permit Requests ===
* Anyone may request a '''Contraband Permit''' via the '''Contraband Permit Form''', detailing name, department, item, purpose, and stamp of approving Head(s).
* Warden / HoS evaluates necessity and risk. Items labeled dangerous or syndicate contraband are typically denied.
* Approved permits are carried by the bearer at all times and may be revoked.


9. Security personnel should refrain from wearing hardsuits or magboots unless an imminent threat or massive station damage is present.
=== Confiscation & Return ===
* Contraband discovered may be confiscated pending investigation.
* Owners may petition for return via '''Return Request Form'''; Warden / HoS decision governs.


10. Security personnel may forcefully relocate crew members to their departments on Codes Red, Violet, Yellow, or Gamma.
== Roles & Responsibilities ==
Security roles are defined by duty and authority. Equipment, armament, and escalation rules for each role are summarized in the tables provided above.


== Cadet ==
=== 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.
* Entry-level trainee under direct supervision of a Security Officer or higher.
* May not act independently in arrests, searches, or weapon handling unless explicitly directed.
* Primary responsibilities are to observe, assist in routine tasks, and learn departmental procedures.
* All use of force by a Cadet must be witnessed or overseen by a senior officer.


== Security Officer ==
=== Security Officer ===
1 . Standard Code Green equipment is:


* Disabler
* The backbone of station security.
* Non-lethal grenades
* Responsible for patrolling assigned areas, responding to incidents, conducting lawful searches, and processing detainees.
* Stun baton
* May perform arrests, apply charges, and carry out sentences within SOP limits.
* Combat Knife
* Must document arrests and confiscations using the appropriate forms.
* Security Radio
* Officers are accountable to the Warden and the Head of Security for their actions.
* Handcuffs or Zipties
* Holobarrier Projector
* Seclite
* Lethal sidearm


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


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.
* Provides medical care to prisoners and Security staff within the brig.
* May accompany patrols to offer immediate medical support, but combat is not a primary duty.
* May only intervene in active security situations when manpower is critically low or life is in immediate danger.
* Responsible for documenting medical treatment of prisoners and reporting abuse or neglect.


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


== Brigmedic ==
* Oversees the brig, prisoner intake, and enforcement of sentences.
1 . Standard Code Green equipment is:
* Maintains custody of contraband, supervises scanner gates in brig or armory, and issues or denies weapon permits.
* Ensures brig cells are secure, prisoners are processed correctly, and sentences are documented.
* May authorize or deny parole, and is the central authority on contraband storage and release.
* Responsible for approving scanner gate deployment within Security areas, and for ensuring associated paperwork is filed.


* Disabler
=== Head of Security (HoS) ===
* 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.
* Senior-most authority in the Security Department.
* Directs Security strategy, deployments, and investigations.
* May override sentences not yet served, adjust deployments, and coordinate with Command during crises.
* Authorizes station-wide use of long guns, scanner gate deployment outside Security, and distribution of riot or hardsuit gear.
* Serves as final arbiter for disputes within Security.
* Accountable directly to the Captain and Command for department conduct.


3. Brigmedics must prioritize the health and safety of Security Officers and Prisoners over all other priorities.
== Prisoner Treatment, Parole & Appeals ==


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


== Warden ==
* All incoming prisoners must be searched (pockets, clothing, PDA, personal items).
1 . Standard Code Green equipment is:
* ID/communication devices removed and stored, but prisoners must retain a radio unless exceptional risk is present.


* Lethal sidearm
=== Detention Conditions ===
* 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.
* Prisoners shall not be unnecessarily restrained; restraints used only if flight risk or threat.
* Time served in restraint counts toward sentence.
* Sentences for perma or execution must offer option of trial by peers unless immediate station threat is present.


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


4. The Warden may choose to hand out body armor on Code Blue or above.
* Prisoners may request parole mid-sentence; Warden or HoS may grant if cooperative and >50% sentence completed.
* Parole terms (check-ins, restrictions) may be imposed; failure to comply may lead to reinstatement.
* Paroled persons may be searched without warrant, but must be informed of rights.


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


5. Portable flashers and Barriers may be deployed on Code Blue or above.  
* Detainees may appeal to Internal Affairs or Command.
* Security staff must provide the relevant paperwork (Arrest Form, evidence) when requested.
* Appeals must be adjudicated by Warden + HoS or higher.


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


== Duty Officer ==
=== Installation & Authorization ===
1. Standard Code Green equipment is:
*Scanner Gates may be installed at strategic access points (e.g. station entrances, security checkpoints, department airlocks) but '''only with the approval of the Head of Security or Warden''', and with notification to Command.
* Light riot helmet
* Any new gate must be recorded on a '''Scanner Gate Authorization Form''', specifying location, scope, who may bypass (roles), and when (alert levels).
* 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.
=== Operational Use ===
* Scanner Gates should remain active at least during Blue, Red, or Violet alerts; they may be disabled during Green only when explicitly authorized.
* Bypass exceptions must be documented (e.g. for Heads, medical emergency, emergency response team).
* False positives or flagged items must be handled by standard search/arrest protocol; the scanner does not itself authorize confiscation or detention beyond that.


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


5. Prisoner treatment guidelines must be strictly followed and is your top priority.
=== Mandatory Forms / Records ===
All the following actions must be accompanied by forms or paperwork (filed in departmental records and accessible to Command):


6. Non-lethal means should be used against prisoners whenever possible.
* '''Arrest / Detention Form'''
* '''Search Warrant / Permit Request Form'''
* '''Weapon Permit Form'''
* '''Contraband Permit Form'''
* '''Scanner Gate Authorization Form'''
* '''Return Request Form'''
* '''Dispute / Complaint Form'''


== Detective ==
=== Prompt Filing ===
1 . Standard Code Green equipment is:
Paperwork should be completed '''promptly''' (shortly after action) and filed in departmental records. Deliberate failure to submit required forms is breach of duty.


* Inspector
=== Review & Oversight ===
* Forensic Gloves
The Warden or HoS should periodically review submitted paperwork to spot misuse or patterns of abuse. Discrepancies may be escalated to Command or Internal Affairs.
* 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.
== Emergency / Exception Procedures ==


3. When acting as a Security Officer, the Detective must follow all Security Officer guidelines listed above.
=== Emergency Overrides ===
In existential threat scenarios (intrusion, sabotage, biohazard, station breach), officers may exceed usual limits (e.g., search without warrant, enter restricted zones, use force) but must document the action afterward via the relevant form and notify HoS or Command once feasible.


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.
=== Fallback Authority ===
 
If the Warden or HoS is incapacitated, the next senior Security Officer may assume acting authority under emergency conditions and must later document all actions.
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 [[Security_SOP#Prisoner Treatment|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.

Revision as of 18:51, 8 October 2025

Authorized by NanoTrasen Security Directorate; all officers must comply unless superseded by Command orders or Corporate Law.

Preamble & Scope

These protocols apply to all personnel under the Security Department (Cadets, Officers, Brigmedics, Warden, Head of Security). Deviation from protocol is permitted only under documented emergency conditions (see §9). All actions that affect civil rights (search, arrest, detention, use of force) carry an obligation to document via official Security Forms for review by Command and Internal Affairs.

Definitions & Authority

  • Alert Levels: Green, Blue, Red, Yellow, Gamma, Violet (as defined in General SOP).
  • Search Warrant / Permit: A written authorization, signed by the Warden or Head of Security (or Acting Head), permitting search of a specific person, area, or item under non-emergency conditions.
  • Contraband Scanner Gate: A security scanner (e.g. portal detector) installed at a specific doorway or corridor to detect prohibited items before entry.
  • HoS / Warden / Security Officer: As defined in roles below.
  • Use-of-Force Continuum: non-lethal → incapacitation → lethal, justified proportionally to threat and authorized under protocol.

Core Security Protocols

Weapons & Armament

Security personnel may only carry and deploy weapons as authorized by their role and the current alert level.

Role Default Equipment (Code Green) Permitted Equipment (with Approval / Higher Code)
Cadet
  • Security headset
  • Uniform & armor vest
  • Baton or disabler (non-lethal)
  • Basic restraints (handcuffs, zipties)
  • Flashlight, PDA, ID card
  • May not carry lethal weapons except in Code Red
  • May be issued sidearm (pistol) only under direct HoS/Warden supervision
  • Long guns forbidden
Security Officer
  • Security headset
  • Uniform & armor vest
  • Sidearm (pistol) holstered
  • Baton or disabler
  • Restraints (handcuffs, zipties)
  • Flashlight, PDA, ID card
  • On Code Blue: may be issued shotgun/SMG with HoS or Warden authorization
  • On Code Red+: long guns permitted department-wide
  • Riot gear or hardsuit only during Code Red or emergencies
Brigmedic
  • Security headset
  • Medical kit & supplies
  • Non-lethal defense (disabler, baton, or flash)
  • Armor vest, restraints optional
  • Firearms discouraged; may carry pistol only with HoS authorization during Code Blue/Red
  • Riot/medical armor allowed if brig under direct threat
  • Priority is medical care, not combat
Warden
  • Security headset
  • Brig/armory access
  • Sidearm (pistol) holstered
  • Baton or disabler
  • Restraints, flash, PDA
  • Full access to armory for issuing/recording weapons
  • Shotgun/SMG permitted if brig under threat or Code Blue/Red
  • Riot gear and lethals authorized during emergencies
  • Responsible for contraband storage and weapon permits
Head of Security
  • Security headset
  • Command uniform & HoS armor
  • Sidearm (pistol) holstered
  • Baton or disabler
  • Restraints, flash, PDA
  • May authorize own and departmental use of long guns (Code Blue/Red)
  • May carry shotgun/SMG by default if Code Blue or higher
  • Has authority to wear riot armor or hardsuit as needed
  • Oversees and approves all contraband, armory, and weapon permits

Alert Level Equipment Table

Alert Level Sidearms (Pistols) Long Guns (Shotgun/SMG/Rifle) Riot Gear / Hardsuits Searches
Code Green
  • Issued to Security Officers, Warden, HoS
  • Cadets only with supervision
  • Prohibited outside brig/armory
  • Stored unless authorized for drills
  • Prohibited (unless immediate environmental hazard)
  • Requires warrant/permit, or urgent probable cause
Code Blue
  • Standard issue to Officers, Warden, HoS
  • Brigmedic only with HoS approval
  • Permitted with HoS or Warden authorization (must be documented)
  • Permitted for riot suppression or emergencies with HoS approval
  • Random or suspicion-based searches permitted
Code Red
  • Standard issue to all Security staff (except Cadets without supervision)
  • Authorized department-wide; Officers may draw with HoS/Warden approval (assumed unless restricted)
  • Full riot gear, ballistic vests, hardsuits permitted for all Security staff
  • Random searches permitted, refusal may result in detainment
Gamma / Delta
  • Mandatory sidearms for all Security staff
  • Mandatory arming of long guns for all available staff
  • Full combat loadout required, hardsuits strongly encouraged
  • Searches unrestricted; all crew subject to detainment and screening

Searches & Arrests

Searches and arrests must follow proper authorization depending on the station’s alert level. Rules for warrants, random searches, refusals, and detention limits are summarized here:

Alert Level Searches Permitted Refusal Consequences Arrest Authority & Limits
Code Green
  • Searches require a valid Search Warrant (signed by Warden/HoS)
  • Exception: urgent probable cause (e.g. suspect seen with weapon/contraband)
  • Refusal of a lawful warrant = grounds for arrest
  • Refusal of a casual/unlawful search = not arrestable
  • Officers may arrest for witnessed crimes or with warrant
  • Sentences up to 15 minutes allowed; >10 minutes requires Warden notification
Code Blue
  • Random and suspicion-based searches permitted
  • Warden/HoS should be informed when possible
  • Refusal of search = detention until search completed or Command review
  • Officers may arrest for suspicion backed by evidence or contraband discovery
  • Sentences >15 minutes require Warden or HoS approval
Code Red
  • Full random searches permitted without warrant
  • Any crew may be subject to inspection
  • Refusal of search = immediate detainment
  • Officers may arrest on suspicion if supported by contraband or behavior
  • Warden/HoS may escalate to permanent holding or parole denial
Gamma / Delta
  • All crew subject to unrestricted search at any time
  • Warrant not required
  • Refusal = detainment or forcible compliance
  • Arrest powers unrestricted; Command may authorize indefinite detainment or execution under martial law provisions

General Notes

  • Use of force must always be proportional to the threat. Non-lethal methods are preferred unless the situation justifies escalation.
  • All arrests, confiscations, and extended detentions should be documented with the appropriate security forms.
  • Emergency exceptions (such as imminent threats) may allow officers to bypass normal requirements, but must be justified afterwards.

Permits & Contraband Handling

Permit Requests

  • Anyone may request a Contraband Permit via the Contraband Permit Form, detailing name, department, item, purpose, and stamp of approving Head(s).
  • Warden / HoS evaluates necessity and risk. Items labeled dangerous or syndicate contraband are typically denied.
  • Approved permits are carried by the bearer at all times and may be revoked.

Confiscation & Return

  • Contraband discovered may be confiscated pending investigation.
  • Owners may petition for return via Return Request Form; Warden / HoS decision governs.

Roles & Responsibilities

Security roles are defined by duty and authority. Equipment, armament, and escalation rules for each role are summarized in the tables provided above.

Cadet

  • Entry-level trainee under direct supervision of a Security Officer or higher.
  • May not act independently in arrests, searches, or weapon handling unless explicitly directed.
  • Primary responsibilities are to observe, assist in routine tasks, and learn departmental procedures.
  • All use of force by a Cadet must be witnessed or overseen by a senior officer.

Security Officer

  • The backbone of station security.
  • Responsible for patrolling assigned areas, responding to incidents, conducting lawful searches, and processing detainees.
  • May perform arrests, apply charges, and carry out sentences within SOP limits.
  • Must document arrests and confiscations using the appropriate forms.
  • Officers are accountable to the Warden and the Head of Security for their actions.

Brigmedic

  • Provides medical care to prisoners and Security staff within the brig.
  • May accompany patrols to offer immediate medical support, but combat is not a primary duty.
  • May only intervene in active security situations when manpower is critically low or life is in immediate danger.
  • Responsible for documenting medical treatment of prisoners and reporting abuse or neglect.

Warden

  • Oversees the brig, prisoner intake, and enforcement of sentences.
  • Maintains custody of contraband, supervises scanner gates in brig or armory, and issues or denies weapon permits.
  • Ensures brig cells are secure, prisoners are processed correctly, and sentences are documented.
  • May authorize or deny parole, and is the central authority on contraband storage and release.
  • Responsible for approving scanner gate deployment within Security areas, and for ensuring associated paperwork is filed.

Head of Security (HoS)

  • Senior-most authority in the Security Department.
  • Directs Security strategy, deployments, and investigations.
  • May override sentences not yet served, adjust deployments, and coordinate with Command during crises.
  • Authorizes station-wide use of long guns, scanner gate deployment outside Security, and distribution of riot or hardsuit gear.
  • Serves as final arbiter for disputes within Security.
  • Accountable directly to the Captain and Command for department conduct.

Prisoner Treatment, Parole & Appeals

Prisoner Reception & Search

  • All incoming prisoners must be searched (pockets, clothing, PDA, personal items).
  • ID/communication devices removed and stored, but prisoners must retain a radio unless exceptional risk is present.

Detention Conditions

  • Prisoners shall not be unnecessarily restrained; restraints used only if flight risk or threat.
  • Time served in restraint counts toward sentence.
  • Sentences for perma or execution must offer option of trial by peers unless immediate station threat is present.

Parole

  • Prisoners may request parole mid-sentence; Warden or HoS may grant if cooperative and >50% sentence completed.
  • Parole terms (check-ins, restrictions) may be imposed; failure to comply may lead to reinstatement.
  • Paroled persons may be searched without warrant, but must be informed of rights.

Appeals & Review

  • Detainees may appeal to Internal Affairs or Command.
  • Security staff must provide the relevant paperwork (Arrest Form, evidence) when requested.
  • Appeals must be adjudicated by Warden + HoS or higher.

Contraband Scanner Gates

Installation & Authorization

  • Scanner Gates may be installed at strategic access points (e.g. station entrances, security checkpoints, department airlocks) but only with the approval of the Head of Security or Warden, and with notification to Command.
  • Any new gate must be recorded on a Scanner Gate Authorization Form, specifying location, scope, who may bypass (roles), and when (alert levels).

Operational Use

  • Scanner Gates should remain active at least during Blue, Red, or Violet alerts; they may be disabled during Green only when explicitly authorized.
  • Bypass exceptions must be documented (e.g. for Heads, medical emergency, emergency response team).
  • False positives or flagged items must be handled by standard search/arrest protocol; the scanner does not itself authorize confiscation or detention beyond that.

Documentation & Review

Mandatory Forms / Records

All the following actions must be accompanied by forms or paperwork (filed in departmental records and accessible to Command):

  • Arrest / Detention Form
  • Search Warrant / Permit Request Form
  • Weapon Permit Form
  • Contraband Permit Form
  • Scanner Gate Authorization Form
  • Return Request Form
  • Dispute / Complaint Form

Prompt Filing

Paperwork should be completed promptly (shortly after action) and filed in departmental records. Deliberate failure to submit required forms is breach of duty.

Review & Oversight

The Warden or HoS should periodically review submitted paperwork to spot misuse or patterns of abuse. Discrepancies may be escalated to Command or Internal Affairs.

Emergency / Exception Procedures

Emergency Overrides

In existential threat scenarios (intrusion, sabotage, biohazard, station breach), officers may exceed usual limits (e.g., search without warrant, enter restricted zones, use force) but must document the action afterward via the relevant form and notify HoS or Command once feasible.

Fallback Authority

If the Warden or HoS is incapacitated, the next senior Security Officer may assume acting authority under emergency conditions and must later document all actions.

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