Security Standard Operating Procedures - Revision history

Kelaris: added the link to brigging procedures here too

2026-03-16T09:56:54Z

added the link to brigging procedures here too

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	<blockquote>Security SOP covers handling yourself as a security officer. For all Security-related legal matters (such as brigging, warrants, and trials), see [[Judicial Procedures]].</blockquote>		<blockquote>Security SOP covers handling yourself as a security officer. For all Security-related legal matters (such as brigging, warrants, and trials), see [[Judicial Procedures]].</blockquote>

Kelaris: Small clarification that security shouldn't use contraband weaponry outside of dire emergencies.

2026-03-06T05:37:04Z

Small clarification that security shouldn't use contraband weaponry outside of dire emergencies.

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	When on station, the Warden is ultimately responsible for stocking the armoury and distributing and recording the collection of weapons. However, if they are absent, it falls on the Head of Security.		When on station, the Warden is ultimately responsible for stocking the armoury and distributing and recording the collection of weapons. However, if they are absent, it falls on the Head of Security.

	Standard armament of all security personnel under green alert conditions should include one kinetic sidearm with adequate ammunition, one energy sidearm, one stun baton, and one melee weapon. Security personnel hold ~~unrestricted~~ tier 3 armaments licenses.		Standard armament of all security personnel under green alert conditions should include one kinetic sidearm with adequate ammunition, one energy sidearm, one stun baton, and one melee weapon. Security personnel hold tier 3 armaments licenses, but should not use contraband weaponry outside of dire emergencies such as Delta Alert.

	Under normal conditions, the distribution of weapons and munitions ''must'' follow [[Security Standard Operating Procedures#Force Escalation / Use of Force\|Force Escalation]], [[Security Standard Operating Procedures#Rules of Engagement\|Rules of Engagement]], and [[Alert Procedure]]. Once the threat is dealt with, the Warden or Head of Security shall issue a recall for all weapons to be returned, and a restock should be in order. '''Non-Crew''' shall ''not'' be issued weapons from the armoury.		Under normal conditions, the distribution of weapons and munitions ''must'' follow [[Security Standard Operating Procedures#Force Escalation / Use of Force\|Force Escalation]], [[Security Standard Operating Procedures#Rules of Engagement\|Rules of Engagement]], and [[Alert Procedure]]. Once the threat is dealt with, the Warden or Head of Security shall issue a recall for all weapons to be returned, and a restock should be in order. '''Non-Crew''' shall ''not'' be issued weapons from the armoury.

Kelaris: Revision of Armory Procedure, Situational Conditions, and Probable Cause

2026-03-06T05:02:12Z

Revision of Armory Procedure, Situational Conditions, and Probable Cause

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 === Rules of Engagement ===
-Security personnel hold unrestricted armaments licenses under Tier 2. They, alongside the Captain or the Blueshield Officer, are authorized at all times '''''to use lethal force to the extent necessary''''' to '''''neutralize''''' adversaries under any of the following circumstances:<blockquote>If the adversary exhibits a clear and present danger to the vessel by physical means.
+Security personnel, alongside the Captain or the Blueshield Officer, are authorized at all times '''''to use lethal force to the extent necessary''''' to '''''neutralize''''' adversaries under any of the following circumstances:<blockquote>If the adversary exhibits a clear and present danger to the vessel by physical means.
 If the adversary poses a significant threat of severe bodily injury or death to the officer or others.
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 === Search & Seizure ===
 You '''''must''''' search and seize any object that is believed to be used in the commission of the crime. However, one should not ''seize'' non-NT-aligned objects, such as non-standard branded clothing and paraphernalia, that pose little risk. It should be removed from the person, placed in an evidence locker, and returned to them. Any ''contraband,'' as defined under the Contraband List, ''shall'' be seized from the individual.<blockquote>You may not confiscate PDAs or IDs without evidence beyond a shadow of a doubt that a crime was committed ''using'' their PDA. In general, if you confiscate it, have evidence beyond a shadow of a doubt, including for thieving gloves.</blockquote>
 === Reasonable Suspicion ===
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 === Probable Cause ===
-Probable Cause is an escalation of Reasonable Suspicion, wherein the security officer obtains sufficient and near-irrefutable evidence to support that someone is involved in or going to be involved in committing a criminal act. Often, this requires the officer's direct view. During green alert an approved arrest warrant is needed to legally enter departments to effect an arrest unless actively pursuing or entry is permitted by the head of the department or the captain. Three example scenarios of Probable Cause would be, but not limited to:<blockquote>A. The security officer undeniably spots someone quickly pull out a lethal, non-permitted weapon.
+Probable Cause is an escalation of Reasonable Suspicion, wherein the security officer obtains sufficient and near-irrefutable evidence to support that someone is involved in or going to be involved in committing a criminal act. Probable Cause is required to enact an arrest.
 B. The security officer watches someone flee from an area with stolen items.
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 There '''must''' be probable cause to utilize Lethal Force if the officer can articulate that the fleeing individual will cause serious harm to the officers, station, and/or crew at large, or has continually slipped out of cuffs, or has readily escaped their Brig cell.
 ===Specialized Roles===
 Certain roles can be prone to multiple SOPs at once, due to being related to multiple departments. The [[Corpsman]] is an example of this. Their dedicated SOP can be found in [[Specialization Operating Procedures]].

Kelaris: Added a section linking to various resources used during an arrest, and allowing officers to reduce misdemeanor crime to a warning.

2025-09-26T14:17:09Z

Added a section linking to various resources used during an arrest, and allowing officers to reduce misdemeanor crime to a warning.

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	C. The security officer sees someone breaking open an area in which they are restricted from accessing.</blockquote>		C. The security officer sees someone breaking open an area in which they are restricted from accessing.</blockquote>

			=== Arrest and Sentencing ===
			A security officer who has probable cause or evidence of a crime may enact an arrest. The arrested individual should be promptly charged and sentenced, in accordance with [[Space Law#Charges by Definition\|space law]], [[Judicial Procedures#Sentencing\|sentencing procedure]], and [[Judicial Procedures#Pressing Charges\|procedures for pressing charges]].

			The arresting officer, warden, or head of security may choose to reduce punishment to a warning and/or confiscation of contraband in the case of misdemeanor crimes.

	=== Detainment versus Arrest ===		=== Detainment versus Arrest ===

Spaceaffiliate: /* Specialized Roles */

2025-09-19T19:17:40Z

Specialized Roles

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	===Specialized Roles===		===Specialized Roles===
	Certain roles can be prone to multiple SOPs at once, due to being related to multiple departments. [[Corpsman]] is an example of this. Their dedicated SOP can be found in [[Specialization Operating Procedures]]		Certain roles can be prone to multiple SOPs at once, due to being related to multiple departments. The [[Corpsman]] is an example of this. Their dedicated SOP can be found in [[Specialization Operating Procedures]].

Kelaris: /* Reasonable Suspicion */

2025-09-01T07:30:57Z

Reasonable Suspicion

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	=== Reasonable Suspicion ===		=== Reasonable Suspicion ===
	A security officer may detain someone for a short period of time if they reasonably believe the person is committing, involved in committing, or conspiring to commit a crime. They may only search the individual with an approved search warrant (unless ~~they give~~ written consent, [https://wiki.denstation.net/index.php?title=Judicial_Procedures#Individual_Search as detailed here]); therefore, we recommend that officers procure such a warrant before detaining said individual. Additionally, if the detained individual is found in possession of any illegal items and is charged, the time spent detained will be deducted from the total brig time. The need for a warrant is waived during Blue Alert or more severe alert levels or if they are under arrest. Three example scenarios of Reasonable Suspicion would be, but not limited to:<blockquote>A. The security officer receives reasonable reports of someone with a lethal weapon.		A security officer may detain someone for a short period of time if they reasonably believe the person is committing, involved in committing, or conspiring to commit a crime. They may only search the individual with an approved search warrant (unless given written consent, [https://wiki.denstation.net/index.php?title=Judicial_Procedures#Individual_Search as detailed here]); therefore, we recommend that officers procure such a warrant before detaining said individual. Additionally, if the detained individual is found in possession of any illegal items and is charged, the time spent detained will be deducted from the total brig time. The need for a warrant is waived during Blue Alert or more severe alert levels or if they are under arrest. Three example scenarios of Reasonable Suspicion would be, but not limited to:<blockquote>A. The security officer receives reasonable reports of someone with a lethal weapon.

	B. The security officer spots someone with an otherwise unusual or suspicious item: (chief examples of this not covered above would be makeshift cuffs & unpermitted clothing, such as command uniforms)		B. The security officer spots someone with an otherwise unusual or suspicious item: (chief examples of this not covered above would be makeshift cuffs & unpermitted clothing, such as command uniforms)

Kelaris: /* Reasonable Suspicion */ Mirroring Judicial SOP change allowing written consent to search belongings on green alert.

2025-09-01T07:30:12Z

Reasonable Suspicion: Mirroring Judicial SOP change allowing written consent to search belongings on green alert.

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	=== Reasonable Suspicion ===		=== Reasonable Suspicion ===
	A security officer may detain someone for a short period of time if they reasonably believe the person is committing, involved in committing, or conspiring to commit a crime. They may only search the individual with an approved search warrant (~~even if~~ they consent ~~to being searched~~); therefore, we recommend that officers procure such a warrant before detaining said individual. Additionally, if the detained individual is found in possession of any illegal items and is charged, the time spent detained will be deducted from the total brig time. The need for a warrant is waived during Blue Alert or more severe alert levels or if they are under arrest. Three example scenarios of Reasonable Suspicion would be, but not limited to:<blockquote>A. The security officer receives reasonable reports of someone with a lethal weapon.		A security officer may detain someone for a short period of time if they reasonably believe the person is committing, involved in committing, or conspiring to commit a crime. They may only search the individual with an approved search warrant (unless they give written consent, [https://wiki.denstation.net/index.php?title=Judicial_Procedures#Individual_Search as detailed here]); therefore, we recommend that officers procure such a warrant before detaining said individual. Additionally, if the detained individual is found in possession of any illegal items and is charged, the time spent detained will be deducted from the total brig time. The need for a warrant is waived during Blue Alert or more severe alert levels or if they are under arrest. Three example scenarios of Reasonable Suspicion would be, but not limited to:<blockquote>A. The security officer receives reasonable reports of someone with a lethal weapon.

	B. The security officer spots someone with an otherwise unusual or suspicious item: (chief examples of this not covered above would be makeshift cuffs & unpermitted clothing, such as command uniforms)		B. The security officer spots someone with an otherwise unusual or suspicious item: (chief examples of this not covered above would be makeshift cuffs & unpermitted clothing, such as command uniforms)

RwWolf: /* Probable Cause */ specified that the warrant has to be an approved warrant.

2025-08-27T06:18:37Z

Probable Cause: specified that the warrant has to be an approved warrant.

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	=== Probable Cause ===		=== Probable Cause ===
	Probable Cause is an escalation of Reasonable Suspicion, wherein the security officer obtains sufficient and near-irrefutable evidence to support that someone is involved in or going to be involved in committing a criminal act. Often, this requires the officer's direct view. During green alert an arrest warrant is needed to legally enter departments to effect an arrest unless actively pursuing or entry is permitted by the head of the department or the captain. Three example scenarios of Probable Cause would be, but not limited to:<blockquote>A. The security officer undeniably spots someone quickly pull out a lethal, non-permitted weapon.		Probable Cause is an escalation of Reasonable Suspicion, wherein the security officer obtains sufficient and near-irrefutable evidence to support that someone is involved in or going to be involved in committing a criminal act. Often, this requires the officer's direct view. During green alert an approved arrest warrant is needed to legally enter departments to effect an arrest unless actively pursuing or entry is permitted by the head of the department or the captain. Three example scenarios of Probable Cause would be, but not limited to:<blockquote>A. The security officer undeniably spots someone quickly pull out a lethal, non-permitted weapon.

	B. The security officer watches someone flee from an area with stolen items.		B. The security officer watches someone flee from an area with stolen items.

RwWolf: Reworded reasonable suspicion and probable cause to remain consistent with recent alert procedure changes and to be more clear.

2025-08-27T06:03:31Z

Reworded reasonable suspicion and probable cause to remain consistent with recent alert procedure changes and to be more clear.

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	=== Reasonable Suspicion ===		=== Reasonable Suspicion ===
	A security officer ~~can justify searching someone and detaining~~ someone if ~~and when they encounter someone that~~ they reasonably believe ~~to be~~ committing, involved in committing, or conspiring to commit a crime. ~~This~~ is ~~referred to as Reasonable Suspicion~~. Three example scenarios of Reasonable Suspicion would be, but not limited to:<blockquote>A. The security officer receives reasonable reports of someone with a lethal weapon.		A security officer may detain someone for a short period of time if they reasonably believe the person is committing, involved in committing, or conspiring to commit a crime. They may only search the individual with an approved search warrant (even if they consent to being searched); therefore, we recommend that officers procure such a warrant before detaining said individual. Additionally, if the detained individual is found in possession of any illegal items and is charged, the time spent detained will be deducted from the total brig time. The need for a warrant is waived during Blue Alert or more severe alert levels or if they are under arrest. Three example scenarios of Reasonable Suspicion would be, but not limited to:<blockquote>A. The security officer receives reasonable reports of someone with a lethal weapon.

	B. The security officer spots someone with an otherwise unusual or suspicious item: (chief examples of this not covered above would be makeshift cuffs & unpermitted clothing, such as command uniforms)		B. The security officer spots someone with an otherwise unusual or suspicious item: (chief examples of this not covered above would be makeshift cuffs & unpermitted clothing, such as command uniforms)
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	=== Probable Cause ===		=== Probable Cause ===
	Probable Cause is an escalation of Reasonable Suspicion, wherein the security officer obtains sufficient and near-irrefutable evidence to support that someone is involved in or going to be involved in committing a criminal act. Often, this requires the officer's direct view. Three example scenarios of Probable Cause would be, but not limited to:<blockquote>A. The security officer undeniably spots someone quickly pull out a lethal, non-permitted weapon.		Probable Cause is an escalation of Reasonable Suspicion, wherein the security officer obtains sufficient and near-irrefutable evidence to support that someone is involved in or going to be involved in committing a criminal act. Often, this requires the officer's direct view. During green alert an arrest warrant is needed to legally enter departments to effect an arrest unless actively pursuing or entry is permitted by the head of the department or the captain. Three example scenarios of Probable Cause would be, but not limited to:<blockquote>A. The security officer undeniably spots someone quickly pull out a lethal, non-permitted weapon.

	B. The security officer watches someone flee from an area with stolen items.		B. The security officer watches someone flee from an area with stolen items.

Kelaris: /* Detainment: Stop & Frisk, Free to Go */ updated to mirror recent changes in alert procedure, requiring a warrant on green alert.

2025-08-27T05:58:05Z

Detainment: Stop & Frisk, Free to Go: updated to mirror recent changes in alert procedure, requiring a warrant on green alert.

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	==== Detainment: Stop & Frisk, Free to Go ====		==== Detainment: Stop & Frisk, Free to Go ====
	When an individual is detained, at the officer's discretion, the individual can be cuffed for officer safety. Thus, the officer can do their job in a search (frisk). You may do this during '''''~~any alert level with~~ Reasonable Suspicion''''' as the ~~basis for the search~~.		When an individual is detained, at the officer's discretion, the individual can be cuffed for officer safety. Thus, the officer can do their job in a search (frisk). You may do this at any time during blue or higher alert level, or with a approved search warrant on green alert, citing your '''''Reasonable Suspicion''''' on the warrant.

	This means a pat-down, which involves checking their '''bag''', '''pockets''', and '''jacket/coat/overalls,''' but not other clothing, for anything related to Chameleon Technology or similar. If evidence of holofibers are found on the aforementioned clothing, search all personal effects for further evidence. As Security, the officer shall not maliciously repeatedly detain someone.		This means a pat-down, which involves checking their '''bag''', '''pockets''', and '''jacket/coat/overalls,''' but not other clothing, for anything related to Chameleon Technology or similar. If evidence of holofibers are found on the aforementioned clothing, search all personal effects for further evidence. As Security, the officer shall not maliciously repeatedly detain someone.