Security SOP

Authorized by NanoTrasen Security Directorate; all officers must comply unless superseded by Command orders or Corporate Law.

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. 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.

Roles & Responsibilities

The Security Department is charged with protecting NanoTrasen assets, enforcing Corporate Law, and safeguarding crew aboard the station. Each role carries specific responsibilities, but all Security personnel are expected to uphold professionalism, restraint, and accountability.

Head of Security (HoS)

• Holds ultimate authority over Security operations and personnel.
• Ensures all arrests, searches, and uses of force are lawful and proportional.
• Approves or denies high-level actions such as lethal deployment.
• Oversees prisoner treatment and authorizes parole, early release, or sentence extensions.
• Responsible for reviewing and maintaining Security records and Reports.

Warden

• Directly manages the brig, including prisoner intake, custody, and release.
• Ensures prisoners’ basic needs are met and that brig conditions remain safe.
• Manages brig timers, shock-bag authorization, straightjackets, and restraint decisions.
• Keeps and maintains documentation regarding contraband, firearm and other permissions.
• Documents all prisoner activity and keeps the record system up to date.

Security Officers

• Patrol and respond to incidents across the station.
• Conduct lawful searches and arrests in accordance with SOP and Corporate Law.
• Confiscate contraband and secure evidence.
• Escort prisoners safely to the brig and maintain order during custody.
• Expected to use non-lethal methods wherever possible; lethal force is restricted by alert level and authorization.

Detective

• Investigates crimes and suspicious activity, working with Security and Command.
• Collects, analyzes, and secures forensic evidence.
• Files detailed investigation reports and provides testimony in interrogations or trials.
• Coordinates with the Warden for evidence storage and with the HoS for warrants.
• May question suspects or witnesses.

Security Cadet

• Cadets are trainees under the supervision of full Security Officers.
• They are not to be deployed alone; a cadet must always operate alongside a supervising officer or Warden.
• Cadets may observe, assist with patrols, and help manage minor duties (paperwork, prisoner escort) but may not conduct arrests, interrogations, or searches without direct supervision.
• Cadets must not be issued firearms or lethal weaponry, exceptions may apply.
• They may carry basic defensive equipment (baton, flash, handcuffs) but must defer to their supervisor in all uses of force.
• The purpose of the cadet role is to gain practical experience and training; misconduct or unsupervised action may result in immediate dismissal.

General Expectations for All Security Personnel

• Protect the lives of prisoners and crew; negligent deaths in custody are unacceptable.
• Uphold the Rules of Engagement: escalate force gradually and prioritize non-lethals.
• Maintain professional conduct during interrogations; torture or cruel treatment is prohibited.
• Cooperate with Command staff and defer to departmental heads in their areas of responsibility (e.g., CMO for medical issues, RD for anomalous materials).
• File paperwork and records when feasible; in emergencies, summaries may be filed after the situation stabilizes.
• Treat prisoners fairly, allowing opportunities for cooperation and parole where justified, while enforcing discipline against disruptive behavior.

Core Security Protocols

Weapons & Armament

Security personnel may only carry or deploy equipment appropriate to the station’s current alert level. Standard issue gear (uniform, headset, ID, baton/disabler, cuffs) is not regulated here, as they are considered standard-issue. This section defines when escalation equipment (lethal, non-lethal, and tactical) is permitted, what approvals are required, and under which conditions its use is justified.

Use of force must always be proportional to the threat. Non-lethal options are preferred wherever feasible. Documentation (via Weapon/Equipment Permit Form) is required whenever gear is issued beyond standard Code Green equipment.

Category	Equipment	Code Green	Code Blue	Code Red / Delta	Code Violet
Core Non-Lethals	Non-lethal tools (baton, disabler, taser, cuffs)	Permitted	Permitted (actively encouraged)	Permitted	Permitted
	Bolas / Netguns	Permitted	Permitted	Permitted	Permitted (preferred over firearms to avoid contagion spread)
	Flashers / Area denial	Permitted (placement requires Warden/HoS approval)	Permitted (deployment at officer discretion)	Permitted	Permitted with caution (avoid obstructing containment or evacuation)
Grenades & Chemical Agents	Flashbangs / Stun grenades	Permitted with HoS/Warden approval	Authorized	Authorized	Permitted with HoS/Warden approval
	Non-Lethal grenades (Stingers)	Prohibited	Permitted with HoS/Warden approval	Authorized	Permitted with HoS/Warden approval
	Tear Gas / Chemical Irritants	Permitted with HoS/Warden approval	Authorized for riot control	Authorized	Permitted with HoS + Medical approval
Firearms & Ammunition	Non-Lethal ammo (Rubber / Beanbag)	Prohibited	Permitted (preferred escalation step before lethals)	Recommended	Discouraged — requires Medical approval
	Long guns (shotgun/SMG/rifle)	Prohibited	Permitted with HoS/Warden approval	Authorized department-wide	Permitted with contamination plan + Medical concurrence
	Lethal explosives / grenades	Prohibited	Prohibited	Permitted with Captain + HoS authorization	Prohibited
Defensive Gear	Riot Shields / Ballistic Shields	Permitted for brig escorts or drills	Permitted (as needed)	Authorized for all staff	Authorized
	Riot / Ballistic Armor	Permitted for escorts/brig ops	Permitted (at officer discretion)	Authorized for all staff	Permitted (at officer discretion)
	Hardsuits (EVA/Combat)	Prohibited (unless environmental hazard)	Permitted for EVA/space ops with HoS approval	Authorized	Permitted for EVA/space ops with HoS approval
Containment & Specialized Tools	Biosuit / Gear	Permitted	Permitted	Required for detainees	Mandatory for bio-containment

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:

Action	Code Green	Code Blue	Code Red / Delta	Code Violet
Searches – General	Permitted only with warrant (Warden/HoS) or urgent probable cause	Permitted if suspicion exists; random searches in affected areas allowed	Permitted station-wide without warrant	Permitted station-wide; all crew subject to screening
Refusal of Search	Refusal of casual search not arrestable; refusal of warrant-based search = arrest	Refusal = grounds for detention until resolved by HoS/Command	Refusal = immediate detainment	Refusal = immediate detainment; possible quarantine
Arrest Authority	Officers may arrest for witnessed crimes or with warrant	Officers may arrest based on reasonable suspicion and evidence (contraband, witness reports)	Officers may arrest on suspicion alone if consistent with threat level	Officers may arrest/detain any crew to enforce quarantine and containment
Detention Duration	Up to 15 minutes; longer requires Warden/HoS approval	Up to 30 minutes; longer requires HoS/Command approval	Indefinite detention permitted for duration of crisis	Indefinite detention or isolation permitted until Medical/Command clears release

Prisoner Treatment

The lawful confinement of crew is a matter of order and safety, not cruelty. Security staff are expected to uphold NanoTrasen standards of humane treatment at all times.

Basic Needs & Safety

• Prisoners must always be provided for in terms of air, food, water, and medical attention.
• Confinement must not expose prisoners to environmental hazards. In the event of fire, depressurization, or atmospheric disturbance, prisoners must be evacuated or relocated in the same manner as free crew.
• A prisoner’s life remains under Security’s protection; negligent deaths in custody will be investigated as misconduct.

Restraints & Control

• Standard restraints (handcuffs) are sufficient for most cases.
• Straightjackets or more restrictive measures may be applied only if a prisoner attempts to damage brig infrastructure, attacks other inmates, or poses a credible danger.
• Prisoners with a heightened escape risk may have a shock-bag attached, or a subdermal tracker implanted into them. This device allows Security to remotely deploy non-lethal electric shocks in the event of escape attempts or violent behavior. Use of shock-bags must be authorized by the Head of Security or Captain and documented.
• Prisoners must not be left in restraints indefinitely once the immediate threat has passed.

Gear Confiscation

• Upon sentencing, prisoners must have all personal gear confiscated and secured in a designated prisoner locker.
• Confiscated gear will be returned once the sentence is served, unless it constitutes contraband.
• For particularly short sentences (five minutes or less), Security may use discretion in confiscation, but harmful or suspicious items must still be removed.
• Any contraband discovered is to be confiscated and logged. Prisoners may appeal for its return after their release; appeals must be directed to the Head of Security or Captain.

Cooperation & Leniency

• Prisoners may be offered reduced sentences if they cooperate constructively with Security or Command. Examples include:
  • Providing information on criminal activities, codewords, or contraband sources.
  • Testifying as a witness against other offenders.
  • Assisting with ongoing investigations in ways consistent with their custody.
• Cooperation agreements must be documented in the prisoner’s file and confirmed by the Head of Security or Captain.

Behavior & Early Release

• Prisoners who demonstrate good behavior during their sentence — showing compliance, non-violence, and respect for regulations — may be considered for early release.
• Prisoners who continue hostile, destructive, or dangerous behavior may be denied parole or subject to sentence extensions.
• Decisions on early release or parole denial must be logged and justified in the prisoner’s file.

Prohibitions

• Torture, arbitrary execution, starvation, or reckless endangerment of prisoners is prohibited.
• Prisoners may not be used as test subjects, experimental material, or otherwise placed at risk outside of their lawful sentence.

Evidence Handling

Proper management of evidence is critical for the enforcement of Corporate Law and the protection of crew rights. Security staff are responsible for ensuring that all confiscated items are handled in a secure, consistent, and documented manner. Mishandling or losing evidence may compromise cases and will be considered misconduct.

Collection

• All items seized during arrests, searches, or investigations must be identified as either:
  • Personal Property – lawful items held by the suspect that must be returned at release.
  • Contraband – items prohibited by Corporate Law (e.g. restricted weapons, illegal drugs, heretical materials).
  • Evidence – items relevant to an investigation or trial (tools of a crime, bloodied clothing, falsified documents, etc.).
• Evidence must be confiscated immediately upon discovery and entered into the Evidence Log.
• Confiscation should occur with at least one witness where possible to prevent later disputes.

Storage

• All evidence is to be secured in a lockbox within the brig.
• Access to evidence storage is restricted to Security staff of Warden rank or higher.
• High-risk evidence (e.g. firearms, explosives, restricted technology) must be stored in a secure weapons locker within the armory unless otherwise instructed by the Head of Security.

Return of Property

• All lawful personal property must be returned to its owner upon completion of sentence or acquittal.
• Items deemed contraband are not to be returned and must be held for destruction or transfer to Central Command custody.
• Prisoners may appeal for the return of disputed items through the Head of Security or Captain; appeals must be documented.

Interrogation & Questioning

Interrogation is a critical tool for investigation and case resolution. While Security is empowered to question suspects and witnesses, such questioning must adhere to NanoTrasen standards of professionalism, legality, and humane treatment.

Conditions & Location

• Interrogations should take place in the designated interrogation room within the brig.
• Prisoners must not be questioned in public areas, hallways, or unsecured locations.
• Questioning must never involve torture, starvation, denial of medical care, or cruel treatment. Such practices are considered misconduct and criminal under Corporate Law.
• If atmospheric or station hazards threaten the interrogation area, the prisoner must be relocated before questioning continues.

Conduct

• Interrogations should be carried out professionally and without unnecessary aggression.
• Security may use direct questioning, presentation of evidence, or confrontation with testimony, but intimidation that escalates into harassment or cruelty is prohibited.
• Prisoners may be restrained during questioning for safety, but restraints must be proportional to the risk they pose.

Oversight

• Where present, the Magistrate or Internal Affairs Agent may observe or participate in interrogations to ensure fairness and legal compliance.
• The Head of Security or Captain may authorize or halt interrogations at their discretion.
• If the subject is a Head of Staff, interrogation must be overseen by the Captain, Magistrate, or IAA.

Cooperation & Agreements

• Prisoners may be offered leniency in exchange for cooperation. Examples include:
  • Providing information on criminal activity, smuggling routes, or accomplices.
  • Acting as a witness against other offenders.
  • Surrendering contraband or revealing codewords.
• Any agreement for reduced sentencing must be documented in the prisoner’s record and confirmed by the Head of Security or Captain.

Documentation

• All interrogations should be summarized in an Interrogation Record Form. The record should include:
  • Name of the subject.
  • Reason for interrogation.
  • Officers present.
  • Key statements or confessions made.
  • Outcome (charges filed, leniency granted, prisoner released, etc.).
• Interrogation Records should be available for review by Command, Internal Affairs, or Central Command upon request.

Prohibitions

• Interrogations must not be used as punishment. They are investigative, not disciplinary, in nature.
• Prisoners may not be coerced into providing false confessions through threats of unlawful punishment or harm.

Search Warrants & Access

Searches are an intrusive measure and must be carried out with care, professionalism, and proper authorization. Unauthorized or frivolous searches erode trust and may constitute misconduct.

Authority to Search

• Security Officers may search crew only under the following conditions:
  • The subject is under arrest or there is clear evidence of wrongdoing.
  • Alert status of Blue and higher.
  • A lawful search order has been issued by the Head of Security, Captain, Magistrate, or Internal Affairs Agent.
• Searches of departmental offices, Command areas, or secure facilities require authorization from the relevant Head of Staff and HoS. In exceptional cases, the Captain may sign in lieu of the relevant Head of Staff.
• Private quarters (crew dormitories or personal offices) may not be searched without a warrant signed by the Captain, Magistrate, or Head of Security.

Scope of Searches

• Searches must be proportional to the suspected offense. A minor infraction does not justify a full strip search unless there is reason to suspect hidden contraband.
• Areas not relevant to the investigation must not be disrupted. Once a search is complete, the area is to be restored to its prior state as much as practicable.
• Confiscated items must be logged and secured in accordance with evidence handling procedures.

Search Warrants

• A Search Warrant Form must be completed whenever Security enters a private area (quarters, offices, or research labs) without the consent of the owner.
• Warrants must state:
  • The area to be searched.
  • The justification for the search.
  • The authorizing officer (Captain, HoS, Magistrate, or IAA).
  • The date, time, and officers executing the search.
• A copy of the warrant must be filed in Security records, and another provided to the subject once practical.

Special Considerations

• Searches of the Captain’s Quarters, AI Core, or Research Director’s secure labs require explicit approval from both the HoS and Captain, unless exigent circumstances demand immediate action.
• Medical areas should be searched with discretion; patient privacy must be balanced against security needs. The CMO should be informed whenever practicable.
• During evacuation procedures, search protocols may be suspended if time does not permit.

Prohibitions

• Security staff may not conduct random or arbitrary searches without cause.
• Searches carried out without proper authorization or without a filed warrant (where required) are considered abuse of power and may result in disciplinary action.

Rules of Engagement & Use of Force

Security personnel are entrusted with the defense of the station and its crew. The use of force must be consistent, proportional, and documented. Force is never to be used for punishment, intimidation, or convenience.

General Principles

• Officers are expected to use the minimum necessary force to achieve lawful objectives.
• Non-lethal methods must always be prioritized before resorting to lethal methods, unless there is an immediate lethal threat.
• Escalation of force must be gradual and justified by the threat level.

Escalation of Force

1. Verbal Command – Clear instruction to stop unlawful activity or surrender.
2. Physical Restraint / Non-Lethal – Use of batons, flashes, pepper spray, or tasers.
3. Specialized Non-Lethals – Flashbangs, tear gas, bolas, shotguns with beanbag rounds.
4. Lethal Weaponry – Firearms, live ammunition, and other deadly means.

Rules by Alert Level

• Code Green (Normal Operations)
  • Lethal force is prohibited except in cases of self-defense against an immediate lethal threat.
  • All standard arrests must be carried out with verbal commands and non-lethal tools.

• Code Blue (Elevated Threat to Part of the Station)
  • Non-lethal force remains the standard.
  • Lethal force may only be used if suspects present an active lethal threat, are heavily armed, or are confirmed to be hostile operatives.
  • The Head of Security or Captain may authorize pre-emptive lethal readiness for officers when the threat is credible and imminent.

• Code Red (Station-Wide Threat)
  • Security may prepare and carry lethal weapons openly.
  • Lethal force is authorized against confirmed armed hostiles, existential threats, or operatives.
  • Officers should still use non-lethals where practical, especially for crew who may be coerced, misled, or under anomalous influence.

• Code Violet (Virulent / Biological Threat)
  • Treated equivalently to Code Red regarding force.
  • Special care must be taken to minimize collateral harm to crew who may be infected. Capture is preferable to killing infected personnel if containment is viable.

• Code Delta (Nuclear Threat)
  • Equivalent to Code Red. Lethal force is fully authorized station threats.
  • All Security staff are expected to deploy at maximum readiness.

Special Cases

• Evading Prisoners – Non-lethal methods should be used to recapture, unless the prisoner poses an imminent lethal threat.
• Hostage Situations – Lethal force must be used with extreme caution. Priority is the preservation of hostages.
• Anomalous Entities – Force level should be determined by Research or Command guidance, but Security may escalate immediately if the entity is violent or uncontrollable.

Prohibitions

• Lethal force is never to be used as punishment.
• “Shoot on sight” orders against crew are unlawful unless issued by the Captain or HoS in Code Red/Delta situations with explicit justification.
• Indiscriminate use of explosives or area-effect weaponry is forbidden unless no other options remain to protect the station.

Contraband & Permits

Contraband items vary in severity, from disruptive tools to black-market weaponry. While Security must safeguard the station from their misuse, NanoTrasen policy allows contraband to be authorized for legitimate purposes when properly permitted.

Contraband Category	Examples	Who Can Authorize	Notes
Minor Contraband	Advanced tools, stimulants, hacking devices, illegal clothing	Warden / Head of Security	May be permitted with conditions; permit must specify duration and purpose
Major Contraband	Firearms, explosives, restricted armor, high-capacity weapons	Captain	Permits must be stamped by the Captain; restrictions (ammo limits, area use) may apply
Syndicate Contraband	Uplinks, advanced infiltration gear, hostile-origin weapons	Central Command	Cannot be permitted on-station without CC approval; possession without permit is treason
Encryption Keys / Hostile Comms Headsets	Keys or headsets allowing monitoring of enemy communications	Not Required	Explicitly permitted; considered a valid counterintelligence measure

Weapons & Ammunition Permits

• Crew may receive weapons at the discretion of the Warden or HoS, provided a permit is issued.
• Ammunition and supplies from the armory may also be provided under the same permit system.
• Permits must specify the weapon, contraband, or supply type, the recipient, and duration of authorization.
• Permits are mandatory for accountability; without a permit, possession of contraband remains unlawful.

Salvage Cooperation

• Salvage operations frequently recover items that classify as contraband under Corporate Law. To reduce friction and maintain efficiency, an understanding exists between Security and Salvage Command.
• By default, contraband may be retained aboard the salvage shuttle without interference, provided it does not leave the vessel.
• Bringing contraband onto the station requires a formal permit issued by the Warden, HoS, or Captain (depending on category). Without such a permit, possession aboard station grounds is unlawful.
• Syndicate contraband remains prohibited under all circumstances without Central Command authorization.
• Security will not actively pursue contraband stored and kept on the salvage shuttle, provided Salvage does not display, misuse, or smuggle it into the station.
• Salvage crews are reminded that this agreement is not blanket immunity: if contraband is used against the station or shown publicly, Security is obligated to confiscate and act.

Documentation

• Permits are the primary required record for contraband authorization. They must identify the item, recipient, authorizing officer, and any conditions imposed.
• Routine confiscations or incidental discoveries of contraband do not require formal paperwork unless tied to an active case or trial.
• Neglecting to issue permits when contraband or weapons are deliberately released to crew is considered negligence.

Special Cases & Coordination

Certain circumstances require Security to act in close cooperation with other Command staff or to observe special handling protocols. These cases are often sensitive and must be managed with discretion and professionalism.

Prisoners Under DNR

• Prisoners subject to a lawful Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order are not to be revived if they expire while in custody.
• Security must ensure that the DNR order is properly documented in medical and security records.
• Abuse of DNR orders for extrajudicial punishment is prohibited and will be investigated as misconduct.

Prisoners During Evacuation

• All prisoners must be accounted for during evacuation procedures.
• Prisoners are to be brought to the evacuation shuttle under restraint appropriate to their security risk.
• Prisoners with heightened escape risk may have additional measures applied, including shock-bags or straightjackets.
• Abandoning prisoners during evacuation without explicit Command authorization is prohibited.

Bonded Anomalies

• Prisoners or crew members bonded with anomalies represent a unique threat.
• If a bonded anomaly is judged unstable, Security must coordinate with Research to manage the risk.
• Where possible, bonded individuals should be contained non-lethally and encouraged to cooperate.
• If bonded individuals refuse containment and their anomaly threatens the station, Security is authorized to escalate in accordance with the Rules of Engagement.

Medical Coordination

• Prisoners may not be denied life-saving care, regardless of their crime, unless covered by a lawful DNR.

Research Coordination

• Security must cooperate with the Research Director (RD) regarding anomalous items, artifacts, and illegal technology.
• Dangerous research materials confiscated by Security may be handed to Research for controlled study only with RD approval and proper documentation.
• Unlawful or unauthorized experiments discovered by Security must be reported and, if necessary, shut down in coordination with Command.

Command Coordination

• The Head of Security has ultimate authority over Security operations.
• The Captain may override Security decisions only with lawful justification and must document such orders.
• In disputes between Command staff, Security is to defer to the Captain’s judgment, unless the Captain is incapacitated or acting unlawfully.
• Where present, the Magistrate or Internal Affairs Agent has oversight authority in legal matters and may intervene in Security proceedings.

Prohibitions

• Security staff may not independently act in areas of Medical or Research without proper coordination, unless exigent circumstances demand immediate action.
• Refusal to cooperate with Command authorities or to follow documented procedures in these cases constitutes dereliction of duty.

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

• 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 & Records

Proper documentation protects both Security staff and the station from liability. While operational tempo may not always allow for full paperwork, officers are expected to keep records whenever feasible and to complete missing documentation once the situation stabilizes.

General Principles

• Paperwork is encouraged, not to obstruct, but to ensure clarity and accountability.
• When time is short, officers may proceed with immediate action first, but should file or complete records afterward.
• Failure to record major actions (arrests, use of lethal force, or confiscation of evidence) is considered negligence.

Required Records

• Prisoner Record Form – filed for all prisoners held longer than five minutes. Should include charges, sentence length, brig timer usage, and any special conditions (shock-bag, straightjacket, parole eligibility).
• Interrogation Record Form – required when formal questioning is conducted. Should note subject, officers present, summary of answers, and any agreements of leniency.
• Search Warrant Form – required for private area searches (dorms, offices, Captain’s Quarters, RD Lab, AI Core). Must include authorization and justification.
• Malfunction / Incident Report – required if silicons or anomalies are involved in Security operations.

Filing & Access

• Completed forms must be stored in brig records or Command archives.
• Copies of high-level reports (Malfunction, Evidence Logs) must be forwarded to the Head of Security and made available to Command.
• Internal Affairs or the Magistrate, if present, may request review of any record at any time.

Practical Leeway

• In cases of overwhelming emergencies (nuclear operatives, mass casualty events, Code Delta), minimal records may be kept during the crisis. Officers must file summaries afterward as soon as feasible.
• Short-term detentions (under five minutes, such as brief searches or sobriety checks) do not require paperwork beyond brig timer use, unless evidence is confiscated.
• Officers are trusted to use judgment, but repeated neglect of records will be considered misconduct.

Prohibitions

• Fabrication, alteration, or destruction of official records is evidence tampering and a serious crime.
• Officers may not withhold or conceal records from Command or Internal Affairs review.

Exceptional Circumstances

No SOP can anticipate every threat or situation that may arise aboard a NanoTrasen station. Security is expected to uphold these procedures whenever possible, but in extraordinary emergencies flexibility is required.

• In situations where strict adherence to SOP would endanger the crew or the station, the Head of Security may authorize deviations.
• The HoS is expected to document and justify such decisions after the fact; accountability is not removed, but the priority is survival of the station and crew.
• Officers acting under the HoS’s lawful orders during emergencies are shielded from liability, provided they acted in good faith.
• The Captain may also authorize deviations from SOP if the HoS is unavailable or incapacitated.
• In all cases, deviations should be minimized, and normal SOP should be resumed as soon as conditions allow.

Security personnel are reminded that SOP is a framework, not a straitjacket. Officers are entrusted with judgment; at times, decisive action outside of procedure will be the only option. At worst, the HoS must be prepared to defend their decision before Command or Central, but protection of the station and crew always takes precedence.

Closing Note

The Security Department exists to safeguard both NanoTrasen’s interests and the lives of the crew. Officers are not enforcers for their own sake, but guardians of order and protectors of those under their custody. Professionalism, restraint, and accountability are expected in every action, whether making an arrest, storing evidence, or caring for a prisoner.

Security must remember that the crew are not the enemy: negligence, cruelty, or misuse of authority erodes trust and weakens the station. At the same time, decisive action against true threats is essential to station survival.

By following this SOP, officers ensure that justice is applied consistently, that the station remains secure, and that every action taken by Security can withstand scrutiny from Command and Central. The balance of discipline and fairness is the hallmark of NanoTrasen Security.