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''WAIT, GODDAMNIT! BEFORE YOU RUN OFF AND KNOCK THE CLOWN SENSELESS WITH YOUR BATON, YOU SHOULD READ UP ON OUR GENERAL POLICIES.
''BUT WAIT! BEFORE YOU RUN OFF AND KNOCK THE CLOWN SENSELESS WITH YOUR STUNBATON, YOU SHOULD READ THE THINGS BELOW.
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==The Hierarchy==
This guide is for all security personnel to read. It has been merged with the security policy (http://www.ss13.eu/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=2258).


[[Security Officer]]s, the [[Warden]] and the [[Detective]] all share the same rank. The [[Head of Security]] is the top of the security hierarchy. All security members take orders from him, and he takes his orders from the [[Captain]].


Department guards report directly to the Head of Security, but may be dismissed from their post by the department head.
==Who Orders Who==
* [[Security Officer]]s, the [[Warden]] and the [[Detective]] all share the same rank. The [[Head of Security]] is on the top of the security hierarchy. All security members take orders from him, and he takes his orders from the [[Captain]].


While the Warden commands the brig, he can't order Security Officers around everywhere. However, he does have authority in the brig, so if he requests that you leave, do so.
* Department guards report directly to the Head of Security, but may be dismissed from their post by the department head.


The [[Head of Personnel]] is not part of the security hierarchy and should not heavily involve himself in security affairs. The HoP cannot order security around and cannot enter secure areas such as the [[Armory]] without authorization from the HoS.
* While the Warden commands the Brig, he can't order Security Officers around everywhere. However, he does have authority in the Brig, so if he requests an Officer to leave, he should.


==The Equipment==
* The [[Head of Personnel]] is NOT part of the security hierarchy and should not heavily involve himself in security affairs. The HoP cannot order security around and cannot enter secure areas such as the [[Armory]] without authorization from the HoS.
*Make sure you understand what [[HUD#Security HUD Icons|the icons on your Security HUD]] mean.


*For security equipment, refer to the [[Security items|List of Security Items]]


== [[Space Law|Law]] ==
==Security Equipment==
* Make sure you understand what [[HUD#Security HUD Icons|the icons on your Security HUD]] mean.


* For further info about security equipment, refer to the [[Security items|List of Security Items]].
===Security Robots===
* Officer Beepsky is often all but forgotten until you hear his cold, cruel voice shout out to you. Securitron models have been documented to capture even the most hardened criminals where security fails. If you're in a tight spot, you can call Beepsky to you by using your PDA.
* While Beepsky's rudimentary orders can be accessed from security computers, [[Cyborg#Security|silicons]] are not within the normal chain of command. They are subject the [[AI]] and follow the same laws.
* Don't kill silicons for trying to stop you from executing someone. It's required of them by their laws.
* Do note there is a difference between a silicon stopping you from executing someone, and a silicon bolting down all of security because of one officer. They'll be treated differently.
==Standard Operating Procedures==
* You have stun weapons, USE THEM, don't kill if you're not in serious danger. See [[Admin_Decisions_Log#Circumstances_when_it.27s_okay_to_kill_players_.287_August_2011.29|here]] for more details
* You are an enforcer of [[Space Law]], you're not [[Shitcurity|The Law]].
* Be wary of people with harmful intentions, you should use minimal force, but not at the risk of your own life.
* Communicate with your team, ask the HoS for orders, respond to calls for help, don't just sit in your office being useless!
* More information about the [[Standard Operating Procedure]] during different code levels.
==[[Space Law|Law]]==
[[Space Law]] is a summary of most crimes with some suggested sentence times. Otherwise the Captain determines what is lawful and what isn't (within reason).
[[Space Law]] is a summary of most crimes with some suggested sentence times. Otherwise the Captain determines what is lawful and what isn't (within reason).


==Standard Operating Procedure==
* You have stun weapons, use THEM, don't kill if you're not in serious danger. See [[Admin_Decisions_Log#Circumstances_when_it.27s_okay_to_kill_players_.287_August_2011.29|here]] for more details
* You are a protector of [[Space Law]], you're not [[Shitcurity|The Law]].
* Use minimal force, unless you're in danger.
* Be wary of people with harmful intentions, you should use minimal force, but not at the risk of your own life
* Respond to calls for help, don't sit in your office being [[Shitcurity|dumb]] all day!
* More information about the [[Standard Operating Procedure]].


=== [[Brig]]ging Procedures ===
==The Brig / Punishments==
[[File:brig.png|240px|thumb|The [[Brig]]]]
[[File:brig.png|240px|thumb|The [[Brig]]]]
As the arresting officer, you have certain responsibilities. As always, following the protocol will keep you safe, the station secure, and the criminals in line. Follow it closely.
[[Space Law#Brigging Procedures|Instructions on how to correctly brig a prisoner can be found here.]]
#While the prisoner is still handcuffed, search them. Repeat offenders or those charged with extremely serious crimes should be stripped and redressed in the prison orange. Inform the prisoner  and the other security personnel what is happening, what the prisoner's charges are, and if a lawyer is on their way or not. Evidence goes in the evidence locker, hazardous chemicals should be stored to later be spaced, and all other materials go in the brig locker with the prisoner. '''The [[headset]] should only be taken if the prisoner is using it to incite rebellion, harassing other crew members, or as an additional punishment for repeat offenses.'''
 
#Close the locker, and set the Brig Timer for the cell. The doors will not close and lock if a time has not been set in. [[Space Law|Consult these materials for proper sentencing.]] If the prisoner makes to escape, flash them with the brig's flash controls. They will even reach to just outside the cell doors. Remember that escape attempts are an additional crime under space law. After a time has been set, uncuff the prisoner.
Punishments should fit the crime. Beating someone with a baton for running into security is a very large stretch.
#Never open the cell door when the prisoner is standing right on the other side. Require them to step back to the bed. This will allow you to react if they attack or attempt to escape. Even trustworthy prisoners may turn at any second. When in doubt, flash the cell.
Bucklecuffing everyone and stripping them completely while they're in the brig isn't going to make you any friends. If the prisoner has been cooperative and hasn't tried to break out, it's better to give them the benefit of the doubt. Nobody enjoys sitting staring at the same spot for 5-10 minutes.
#'''You must be there when the prisoner's time is up to return their gear and escort them out of the brig.''' Failure to do this may in some cases result in your dismissal or attack.
 
Don't give someone a savage beating with your baton. There's a reason people distrust and shit on security when they get a chance. 1-2 smacks on someone who'd been shooting sec with lasers or something is one thing, but not beating someone for stealing a pair of glasses.


=== [[Prison Wing]] Transfers ===
Don't take EVERYTHING from someone as punishment for a crime, unless the items you're taking had to do with what they did. For example, "confiscating" a station engineer's gloves because he walked into security and stole a backpack off the floor, vs breaking in through the window.
 
 
===Permabrigging / Forced Cyborgification===
[[File:Prison-wing.png|481px|thumb|The [[Prison Wing]]]]
[[File:Prison-wing.png|481px|thumb|The [[Prison Wing]]]]
Transferring a prisoner in and out should not be done without explicit authorization from either the Warden, Head of Security, or Captain.
Captain, Acting Captain, Head of Security, or, in their absence, Warden permission is required to permanently lock someone up or turn them into a Cyborg. You do not NEED the Captain if the HoS is available.
#While the prisoner is still handcuffed, bring them close to the Brig Lockers set in the prison wing hallway. Remove ALL possessions from the prisoner and place them in the locker. Then, dress the prisoner in the Prisoner's Jumpsuit.
 
#Lock the locker with your [[ID]], then move to an empty cell. Close the blast doors using the nearby controls. Then move the prisoner inside.
Punishment via throwing them into permabrig should fit the crime. Did, what they did to deserve such a sentence, effect anyone? Were they being harmful? Are they the kind of person who just comes back for more and more constantly?
#Keep the prisoner stunned as you uncuff him. The prison wing is usually a life sentence, and they will likely try anything to escape. While the prisoner is stunned, exit the cell and close the door behind you.
Permabrigging someone for stealing something and running away through secure areas vs permabrigging someone who's shot and killed people. One is a much lower crime.
#Once the prisoner has been secured inside a cell, open the blast doors again using the nearby controls.
 
#Flash the cell using the nearby controls if the prisoner(s) try to escape.
 
====Shitlers / Grey Tiders====
* First off, if they are someone who does it constantly, [[adminhelp]] it and they'll get dealt with.
 
* If someone is intentionally fucking with security, throw them in a brig cell. If, after they get out, they come back for more, at that point you should look into getting permission for a permabrig if they won't stop.
 
* If they're yelling about security being rogue / security killing them / etc. while you're actually not, feel free to go straight for asking for a permabrig.
 


==Dangerous Criminals==
==Lethal Force / Executions==
* If something poses a constant threat, you are free to use lethal force. This includes dangerous nonhuman creatures, changelings, nuclear operatives, cultists, and wizards.


Some criminals are just too dangerous to safely apprehend.
* If hulks are smashing shit, you are free to use lethal force on them until they pass out and lose hulk after too much damage, at which point you can either take them to get healed or heal them yourself, and then brig/permabrig them.


See the '[[Admin_Decisions_Log#Circumstances_when_it.27s_okay_to_kill_players_.287_August_2011.29|circumstances when it's okay to kill players]]' section for more details.
* If someone is shooting at you with lethal weaponry, and you have nothing to stun them with, you are free to respond in kind.


Note that standard procedures often don't apply if a [[Revolution]] is going on. Code Red and Martial Law will often be introduced in extreme circumstances. In these circumstances you are allowed to inflict more serious punishments directly to violators of [[Space Law]]. Be smart about this though, if you suddenly get the Captain saying martial law is in effect and you know nothing is going on on the station, don't follow martial law just because you can kill people for the smallest of things. Just use your own head in these matters.
* Once you have someone stunned and cuffed, there is no excuse to not take them to the brig/permabrig if they aren't one of the above listed threats. Beating someone, who is already down and unable to fight back, to death is shit.
 
* Executions are to be authorized by the Captain or acting Captain, if available. If neither are available, it is up to the HoS or acting HoS. If security are in agreement that the Captain is a condom, they may skip to the HoS, but whoever that is will be held accountable if they authorize shitty executions without understanding fully the crimes.
 
* When considering whether or not to execute someone, consider their crimes; did they murder people with an ebow, or did they just emag 1-2 doors with an emag? The former is something reasonable to execute them, the latter you could stick them with a lethal chemical implant and tell them to be good or enjoy death.
 
* In instances where nonlethal force is not an option or not a good idea, e.g. someone in space breaking into the Armory, firing lasers at them through the windows isn't going to get you in trouble.
 
* Revolution is a special case for execution authorization, considering everyone is swarming you at once, so use your best judgement. Do remember that implants exist for a reason.
 
* See the '[[Admin_Decisions_Log#Circumstances_when_it.27s_okay_to_kill_players_.287_August_2011.29|circumstances when it's okay to kill players]]' section for more details.


In all other circumstances, only the Captain can authorize an execution without undergoing a trial.


==Security Controlled Locations==
==Security Controlled Locations==
[[File:SecHq.png|thumb|300px|right|The [[Security Office]]]]
[[File:SecHq.png|thumb|300px|right|The [[Security Office]]]]


'''[[Security Checkpoint|Arrival Checkpoint]]:''' This checkpoint is near the arrival shuttle. It has an ID computer which the [[Head of Personnel|HoP]] can man as well as other security computers. There is also a locker with security gear. If you're a late-joining security officer it might be a good idea to take the equipment from here.
'''[[Security Checkpoint|Arrival Checkpoint]]:''' This checkpoint is near the Arrival Shuttle. It has an ID computer which the [[Head of Personnel|HoP]] can man as well as other security computers. There is also a locker with security gear. If you're a late-joining Security Officer, it might be a good idea to take the equipment from here.


'''[[Brig|The Brig]]:''' The Warden runs this. If you're in here, the [[Armory]] or [[Security Office|any other part of the security sector]] he has authority over you. The Brig itself has cells and cell timers.
'''[[Brig|The Brig]]:''' The Warden runs this. If you're in here, the [[Armory]] or [[Security Office|any other part of the security sector]] he has authority over you. The Brig itself has cells and cell timers.


'''[[Prison Wing]]:''' The prison wing is used to indefinitely hold criminals charged with heinous crimes. Like the brig, the Warden has authority over this area. However, transferring a prisoner in and out should not be done without authorization from the Warden or a superior officer.
'''[[Prison Wing]]:''' The prison wing is used to indefinitely hold criminals charged with major crimes. Like the Brig, the Warden has authority over this area. However, transferring a prisoner in and out should not be done without authorization from the Warden or someone superior.


'''[[Security Offices]]:''' The primary security office is attached to the brig. It contains the Head of Security's office, a SecTech vending machine, security computers, and a couple of equipment lockers. Smaller security offices/posts are in each of the station's four major departments: Cargo, Medbay, Research and Engineering. These offices each have an equipment locker and a records computer.
'''[[Security Offices]]:''' The primary Security Office is attached to the Brig. It contains the Head of Security's Office, a SecTech vending machine, security computers, and a couple of equipment lockers. Smaller Security Offices/Posts are in each of the station's four major departments: Cargo, Medbay, Research and Engineering. These offices each have an equipment locker and a security records computer.


'''[[Armory]]:'''
'''[[Armory]]:'''
The armory contains additional weapons and armor which the Head of Security and Warden have access to. They should hand out these weapons in case of increased danger, such as a revolution or syndicate invasion.
The Armory contains additional weapons and armor which the Head of Security and Warden have access to. They should hand out these weapons in case of increased danger, such as a revolution or syndicate invasion.


Do not secure the Armory without a justifiable reason. "I expect people to try to break in" is not acceptable, that's called metagaming.


If someone is actually TRYING to break in? By all means, move the weapons. Don't move them at roundstart without any real reason other than to dick over antags who go through the trouble of getting all the way in undetected.


'''PROTIP:''' Set Beepsky on them! Beepsky is all but forgotten until you hear his cold, cruel voice shout out to you. Beepsky models have been documented to capture even the most hardened criminals where security fails.
A word on Security robots though. While beepsky's rudimentary AI can be accessed from security computers, [[Cyborg#Security|Securitron Cyborgs]] are not within the normal chain of command. They are subject the [[AI]] and follow the same laws.


==Evacuation==
==Evacuation==
So the escape shuttle has been called! Your job will be to [[Beyond the impossible|ensure that everyone proceeds on the shuttle in an orderly fashion]].


So the escape shuttle has been called! Time to go cash in your hard earned pay checks on cheap manly dorf and easy women. Your job will be to [[Beyond the impossible|ensure that everyone proceeds on the shuttle in an orderly fashion]]. No foul play. Any dangerous behavior should be treated as such!
Prisoners in the Brig should only be released at the Warden's discretion. Prisoners from the Prison Wing should be moved to  the Security Escape Pod or to the Escape Shuttle's brig where they will be held until the shuttle docks at [[CentCom]].  
Prisoners in the brig should only be released at the Warden's discretion. Prisoners may be held in the shuttle brig until the shuttle docks at CentCom, where they can be transferred to [[Centcom]] Security.  


Unless their lives are in danger, do not transfer prisoners to the security escape pod as custody cannot be securely transferred to CentCom security.


==Key Points==
==Key Points==
*Ask first, stun second.
* Ask first, stun second.
*Stun second, kill third (never, preferably).
* It is highly encouraged to only arrest Heads of Staff with approval from HoS or Captain (unless they are clearly dangerous).
*Only stun when necessary and with some evidence to back up your arrest.
* Only the Captain, HoS or Warden can authorize a permanent sentence or forced cyborgification.
*It is highly encouraged to arrest Heads of Staff only with approval from HoS or Captain (unless they are clearly dangerous or you don't have time).
* Only the Captain can authorize an execution. Failing to meet this requirement may result in a jobban!
*Only the Captain, HoS, and Warden can authorize a Permanent Sentence.
* Your job isn't to be a tyrant or your suspects will be praying to the Gods (read: Admins) for ultimate justice. Make sure you follow standard protocol so that the [[Administrators|Gods]] smile down upon you.
*Only the Captain can authorize an Execution or Forced Cyborgification. '''Failing to meet this requirement may result in a jobban.'''
* If an [[Administrators#Game admins|Admin]] contacts you, please explain to them what happened. Just because you're a Security Officer doesn't mean you're [[Shitcurity|wrong]] by default. Don't throw a tantrum, you'll only make things worse.
*Your job isn't to be a tyrant and your best intentions will have your suspects praying to the Gods (read: Admins) for ultimate justice. Make sure you follow standard protocol so that the [[Administrators|Gods]] smile down upon you.
* Try not to take this job too seriously and have fun.
*The Clown has an obligation to be funny, don't beat him up just because he threw a banana peel at you and called you a buffoon.
 
*If an [[Administrators#Game admins|Admin]] does contact you, please explain to them what happened. Just because you're a Security Officer doesn't mean you're [[Shitcurity|wrong]] by default.
 
*If the [[Administrators#Game admins|Administrator]] tells you that you've done something wrong mend your ways, don't throw a tantrum, you'll only make things worse.
*Try not to take this job too seriously and have fun.
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