CHAPTER ONE: POLICIES SMOLICIES!
The first thing we're going to look at is right near the start of procedures, NANOTRASEN PRIVACY POLICY
Under normal station operation...
IE: Code Green.
...the invasion of private areas such as locked dorms, bathrooms, personal offices, personal belongings, personal lockers, or other personal space is highly illegal without consent of the owner or a search warrant.
THIS ALSO INCLUDES DEPARTMENTS! So, basically, if you do not have permission or authorization to search the respective area, person, belongings, lockers, etctera, etctera and you search it anyways. YOU ARE IN VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY AND CAN BE CHARGED WITH REGULATION 221, VIOLATING EMPLOYEE PRIVACY! And any contraband or evidence you picked up from illegal searches can/will be dismissed in accordance with Corporate Regulations... Of course, that just means you can't use it to press charges. NO, DON'T HAND THE BLUESPACE CANNON BACK TO THEM, YOU DICKHEAD!
the use of thermal imaging goggles or other artificial means of observing crew in private areas such as tracking devices is also strictly forbidden without explicit consent or warrant, and the tools used to conduct such crimes are considered contraband.
No thermal goggles, no spy-kits, no x-ray vision, not even getting the AI to secretly turn on the intercom to listen in on conversations. ONLY WAY YOU CAN LEGALLY SPY ON PEOPLE IS BY USING SECURITY CAMERAS! And no, don't get the engineers to build cameras in the dorms. Not only will they get in trouble both ICly and OOCly, they'll point to you and YOU'LL GET INTO TROUBLE! Both IC and OOC.
And just remember, my fellow security officers. YOU CAN GET CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF CONTRABAND IF YOU USE CONTRABAND, DO NOT USE CONTRABAND! BEING SECURITY DOES NOT MEAN YOU GET A FREE PASS!
This privacy policy may at times be suspended for the greater security of the station crew.
Code blue or higher, you have authorization to search anyone and any department. However, this cannot be abused:
If heightened security alertness is abused by the command staff, such as failing to lower the alert level after an incident, or raising the alert level when there is no incident, please contract your NanoTrasen Representative as soon as possible.
Someone will tattle on your asses and you will feel the wrath of Central.
NANOTRASEN DRESS CODE
Failure or refusal to adhere to an enforced dress code may result in suspension or termination.
Yes, if you walk around naked with no protection while you mix dangerous chemicals that can burn your ding dong off. Your boss probably won't be happy with you.
Security staff are enforced to wear Security clothing, or any clothing with dominant colors of red and black, or red and blue. If an individual has a nudity permit, they must at least wear a red security armband, appropriate security-issue outerwear, or a security hat. This is to ensure security is easily identifiable.
If your character ever plays security, this is worthy to note... YOU MUST ENSURE YOU CAN BE EASILY IDENTIFIABLE AS A MEMBER OF SECURITY! Don't pull 'undercover cop, civilian clothes get-up' crap, if you are an officer, ensure you can be easily identified. Armband, wearing security colours, hats, etc. The only rank of security that COULD get away with wearing mufti/civilian clothes is the detective/forensic tech/investigator as they do not have the responsibilities
Another point to bring up. THE HEAD OF SECURITY OR THE COLONY DIRECTOR CAN SUSPEND YOUR PUBLIC NUDITY PERMIT IF YOU ARE ABUSING IT! So, if you see a human walking around, their elephant trunk just slapping about between their legs. Tell 'em to put on their clothes and if they go: "B-but muh nudity permit!", tell them that they're breaching the conditions of the nudity permit which is that you must have something naturally covering up your genitalia/chest to make you look modest! AKA, fur, sheathe, etc.
CHAPTER TWO: COLOUR CODED SITUATIONS
CODE GREEN
Code green is your default operating procedures which translate to, no threat, normal station operating.
Weapons worn by security and heads of staff are to be hidden, except in emergencies.
So, your weaponry must be holstered. A lot of people translate this to, you cannot have your taser showing up in your belt slot or on your exosuit slot. If I can see it when I examine you then you're doing it wrong. You may need to modify your equipment to ensure you only take what you'll need which I'll get to later in this guide.
Specialized armor including shields are forbidden. Standard armor is permitted.
Your standard issued vests. Simple. You can receive an alternative armor vest by speaking with your superior/warden. It is not robust as the vest within the locker and doesn't have equipment slots... but it looks less bulky on your character sprite and makes you look like a real cop if you pair it with the navy blue uniform!
Lethal weapons are forbidden among security staff without permits outside of the security wing.
So, you are more than capable of carrying an energy gun within the security wing but you cannot take it outside security. You'll need to apply for a permit. The only 'lethal' weapon that you can use on code green is the KHI-98a 'Protector' which lethal setting is locked unless a code blue/red is activated.
Security must respect the privacy of crew members and no unauthorized searches are allowed. Searches of any kind may only be done with a signed warrant by the Head of Security or Colony Director, if found with visible contraband, or if the individual is being processed for the brig.
What it says on the tin and what I explained above in privacy policy. Though, note that you can search someone if they have visible contraband on them. If they get smug or snooty with you as they hold their bluespace harpoon and proudly state; "Do you have a warrant?", proceed to arrest them for possession of contraband. You'll search them either way!
Secure areas are recommended to be left unbolted (excluding the Vault). This includes EVA, Gateway, Teleporter, AI Upload, Engineering Secure Storage, and Tech Storage.
If you come across a shift where there is an AI on and they have obviously bolted their upload area, you can request for them to unbolt it, quoting standard procedures relating to code green. It should not be locked and there should not be any reason for them to lock it. If the AI is somehow extremely paranoid that someone will break into their upload and change their laws on a Heavy RP server, they've been playing too much lightRP servers.
Crew members may freely walk in the hallways.
Suit sensors are not mandatory.
Once again, what it says on the tin.
CODE BLUE
Security may have weapons visible, but not drawn unless needed.
So, you can slap your taser on your exosuit slot for ease of access instead of rummaging through your belt or fiddling with your holster.
Energy guns, laser guns and riot gear are allowed to be given out to security personnel with clearance from the Warden or HoS.
You do not need a permit for lethal weaponry on code blue. Notice how it says 'energy guns, laser guns'. Yes, to prevent station damage and to easily shoot through windows if the need arises, energy weapons will be of better use. You're still attempting to preserve the station at that point as you attempt to identify the threat.
Body Armour and helmets are recommended but not mandatory.
So, if you're not wearing armour or helmets. I don't know whether you're just silly... or really, really brave. I would strong, STRONGLY recommend you at least wear your armour vest if you don't wish to wear a helmet.
Random body and workplace searches are allowed without warrant.
What it says on the tin.
Secure areas should be bolted down. This includes EVA, Gateway, Teleporter, AI Upload, Engineering Secure Storage, and Tech Storage.
Get the AI/Cyborgs to do this. Don't rely on the Chief Engineer to get this sorted, it will take too long and by the time they've finished, they'll probably have to run around and unbolt all those doors.
Employees are recommended but not required to comply with all security requests.
Suit sensors are mandatory, but coordinate positions are not required.
Security is just doing its job, so I recommend to comply with any requests unless it is a rather dumb request to do. Be reasonable.
CODE RED
Security may have weapons drawn at all times.
You can have your weapon right in your active hand, be careful of wet floors and soap!
Ballistic weapons, energy guns, laser guns, should be given out to security personnel with clearance from the Warden or HoS.
No hold barred, you're gearing up for war, son.
Body Armour and helmets are mandatory. Riot gear is also recommended for appropriate situations.
Wear armour appropriate for the situation. Critter invasion like spiders or space carp? Tactical gear for the stronk brute damage absorption. Pirate event but don't know what weapons they have? A mixture of ablative and bullet proof. Bullet proof for the chest, ablative helmet is my recommendation. Most of the time, bullets connect with your chest and getting a lucky headshot from a laser will ruin your day. You can mix and match legs and arms.
Random body and workplace searches are allowed and recommended.
What it says on the tin.
Secure areas must be bolted down.
The more you can throttle the threat, the better it is. Get the AI/Cyborgs to get these areas sorted.
Suit sensors and coordinate positions are mandatory.
Employees are required to comply with all security requests.
Emergency Response Team may be authorized. All crew are to comply with their orders, including the Colony Director.
Sensors are mandatory and you will more than likely be called out if you do not have them on. May lead you to being searched after and charge with suspicious conduct for not complying with code red situation.
If a member of security tells you to do something, I suggest you do it. Emotions are running high, there's an active threat on the station. They are trying to do their job, so make it easy for them and just DO what they say. Failure to do so may find your ass being held until the crisis is over... or you being shot because the man you are refusing to comply with has a laser carbine.
If ERT gets called, listen to them and hopefully have someone able to tell them exactly what has occurred. Mostly, the Director will be the one communicating with ERT and relaying the information to their ERT Commander. Unless the Director got himself killed, that is.
I WILL NOT BE DOING CODE DELTA AS THAT NEVER IS ACTIVE!
Next post will cover Security specific procedures!