Security SOP

Authorized by NanoTrasen Security Directorate; all officers must comply unless superseded by Command orders or Corporate Law.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