Standard Operating Procedure (Marshals) - Revision history

K5 at 23:14, 15 November 2024

2024-11-15T23:14:38Z

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	= Marshals Standard Operating Procedure =		= Marshals Standard Operating Procedure =
	The Marshals are the colony's main internal police enforment. Comprised of gunsmiths, police officers, investigators, and weapon specialists. The Marshals maintain a relatively elite yet limited size force within the colony, looking for skilled personnel to fill vacancies. Marshals are expected to work in close proximity to the colony's militia, the Blackshield.		The Marshals are the colony's main internal police enforment. Comprised of gunsmiths, police officers, investigators, and weapon specialists. The Marshals maintain a relatively elite yet limited size force within the colony, looking for skilled personnel to fill vacancies. Marshals are expected to work in close proximity to the colony's militia, the Blackshield.

SingingSpock: Updates SOP regarding legal representation to include interviews and an affirmative responsibility to inform potential representatives

2024-07-16T15:54:57Z

Updates SOP regarding legal representation to include interviews and an affirmative responsibility to inform potential representatives

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	* During an investigation witnesses may be interviewed to support physical evidence gained. Impartial witnesses, such as those with nothing reasonable to gain for such testimony nor relation to either victim nor offender, are desired to support a case. The investigator/arresting officer may do this with their own witness testimony as well, if they observe a crime being committed.		* During an investigation witnesses may be interviewed to support physical evidence gained. Impartial witnesses, such as those with nothing reasonable to gain for such testimony nor relation to either victim nor offender, are desired to support a case. The investigator/arresting officer may do this with their own witness testimony as well, if they observe a crime being committed.
	* When confronting a suspect is brought in for any green paragraph crime, you must offer the suspect a chance to pay a fine. If the fine is paid, they are to be released from brig as time-spent, unless otherwise specified by Laws. The fine is to be turned in to the Warrant Officer or Supply Specialist. If the fine is refused, they are to be brigged.		* When confronting a suspect is brought in for any green paragraph crime, you must offer the suspect a chance to pay a fine. If the fine is paid, they are to be released from brig as time-spent, unless otherwise specified by Laws. The fine is to be turned in to the Warrant Officer or Supply Specialist. If the fine is refused, they are to be brigged.
	* When arresting or fining a suspect, they have the right to be represented by their Faction Head or the Premier, per [[Standard Operating Procedure (Legal)\|Legal Standard Operating Procedure]]. If neither their Head nor the Premier is available, any other Councilor may volunteer to represent the suspect. Marshals are expected to allow the representative to speak with the accused, and to work with the representative to the extent that it’s reasonable to ensure a fair and just determination of the facts and sentence. If representatives are being unruly, however, they may be ejected from Security on order of a Warrant Officer or Supply Specialist.		* When interviewing, arresting or fining a suspect, they have the right to be represented by their Faction Head or the Premier, per [[Standard Operating Procedure (Legal)\|Legal Standard Operating Procedure]]. If neither their Head nor the Premier is available, any other Councilor may volunteer to represent the suspect. The Warrant Officer, or the arresting officer if no WO is present, is required to ensure that possible representatives are informed of the pending legal matter. Marshals are expected to allow the representative to speak with the accused, and to work with the representative to the extent that it’s reasonable to ensure a fair and just determination of the facts and sentence. If representatives are being unruly, however, they may be ejected from Security on order of a Warrant Officer or Supply Specialist.
	* During the course of an arrest you may allow a cooperative Colonists to accompany you to the brig without restraint.		* During the course of an arrest you may allow a cooperative Colonists to accompany you to the brig without restraint.
	** If you cannot handcuff someone that requires cuffs, such as they are using a deployed hardsuit or have a missing hand, you must warn them at least three times to comply with the arrest. If they continue to refuse after the third warning is given marshal personnel and only marshal personnel may subdue and detain them by any necessary means. If death occurs due to the force used, Marshal officers may not be charged for any wrongdoing.		** If you cannot handcuff someone that requires cuffs, such as they are using a deployed hardsuit or have a missing hand, you must warn them at least three times to comply with the arrest. If they continue to refuse after the third warning is given marshal personnel and only marshal personnel may subdue and detain them by any necessary means. If death occurs due to the force used, Marshal officers may not be charged for any wrongdoing.

SingingSpock: More clear wording on the previous change

2024-05-07T23:41:55Z

More clear wording on the previous change

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	* Able bodied, or suitably supplemented. (For example, in the case of muteness must carry and be adequately able to operate a TTS device.)		* Able bodied, or suitably supplemented. (For example, in the case of muteness must carry and be adequately able to operate a TTS device.)
	* Not serving a current criminal sentence.		* Not serving a current criminal sentence.
	* ~~‘Relatively’ clean record within Nadezhda colony (no convictions~~ of 400 or 500 level offenses). Crimes committed before moving to Nadezhda are not considered.		* Has not been convicted of any 400 or 500 level offenses by Nadezhda colony. Crimes committed before moving to Nadezhda are not considered.
	* Low to Medium security risk.		* Low to Medium security risk.

SingingSpock: Clarifies "relatively clean record" requirements to mean no 400 or 500 level convictions within Nadezhda

2024-05-07T23:27:35Z

Clarifies "relatively clean record" requirements to mean no 400 or 500 level convictions within Nadezhda

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	* Able bodied, or suitably supplemented. (For example, in the case of muteness must carry and be adequately able to operate a TTS device.)		* Able bodied, or suitably supplemented. (For example, in the case of muteness must carry and be adequately able to operate a TTS device.)
	* Not serving a current criminal sentence.		* Not serving a current criminal sentence.
	* ‘Relatively’ clean record.		* ‘Relatively’ clean record within Nadezhda colony (no convictions of 400 or 500 level offenses). Crimes committed before moving to Nadezhda are not considered.
	* Low to Medium security risk.		* Low to Medium security risk.

SingingSpock: Removes lines about Marshal and Blackshield shared budget

2024-05-05T22:55:00Z

Removes lines about Marshal and Blackshield shared budget

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	* In a Code-Red scenario, the armory should be fully utilized and weapons should be handed out to Marshal officers first, volunteers of Blackshield second and colonists last. These should be returned when the crisis is over or else the individual may face legal consequences. Abusing access, authority or carelessly using the resources is a reason for demotion under charges 405.		* In a Code-Red scenario, the armory should be fully utilized and weapons should be handed out to Marshal officers first, volunteers of Blackshield second and colonists last. These should be returned when the crisis is over or else the individual may face legal consequences. Abusing access, authority or carelessly using the resources is a reason for demotion under charges 405.
	* The Department Account is trusted to the Supply Specialist to use, as well as the Warrant Officer, Blackshield CO, and Blackshield Sergeant. All personnel in these positions are trusted to use the finances responsibly to upgrade or equip the department as required. This may include purchasing weapons, allowing loans for equipment, and so on for members of the Marshal and Blackshield department.		* The Department Account is trusted to the Supply Specialist to use, as well as the Warrant Officer, Blackshield CO, and Blackshield Sergeant. All personnel in these positions are trusted to use the finances responsibly to upgrade or equip the department as required. This may include purchasing weapons, allowing loans for equipment, and so on for members of the Marshal and Blackshield department.
	* Due to Marshals and Blackshield shared-budgets, exorbitant spending may result in applicable charges to either the Warrant Officer or Supply Specialist if they are found to have embezzled funds or spent an unreasonable portion of the budget, such as over half of it, on unneeded purchases.		* Blackshield may provide gear from their teleporter or armory for a Supply Specialist or Warrant Officer to sell for profit. Profits from these sales may be distributed in accordance with whatever agreement is made.
	** If a Commander or Sergeant is present, they are to be informed of any purchases over the cost of 5k credits.
	* Blackshield may provide gear from their teleporter or armory for a Supply Specialist or Warrant Officer to sell for profit. ~~All profits~~ from these sales ~~must go into the joint department bank account. Failure to do so will~~ be ~~considered theft or grand theft, depending on the value of said item~~.

SingingSpock: Minor grammar fix

2024-04-06T17:13:23Z

Minor grammar fix

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	* A Warrant Officer may deem an offender of a capital crime as too dangerous for revival and issue a ‘DNR’ - Do Not Revive - order. If the council wishes to override a DNR order, they must vote to do so or the Warrant Officer must be changed for abusing their authority. If a DNR order is overturned, the offender is to be revived.		* A Warrant Officer may deem an offender of a capital crime as too dangerous for revival and issue a ‘DNR’ - Do Not Revive - order. If the council wishes to override a DNR order, they must vote to do so or the Warrant Officer must be changed for abusing their authority. If a DNR order is overturned, the offender is to be revived.
	** DNR orders are to be used sparingly. Only offenders who have either attempted to escape HUT and died in the process or capital offenders, such as active murderers or terrorists that may risk the well being of others if revived despite containment, are the only colonists who may have a DNR order put upon them.		** DNR orders are to be used sparingly. Only offenders who have either attempted to escape HUT and died in the process or capital offenders, such as active murderers or terrorists that may risk the well being of others if revived despite containment, are the only colonists who may have a DNR order put upon them.
	** Colony members violating a DNR order are to be arrested as a collaborator in whatever crime the offender has committed. I.~~e - if~~ a doctor knowingly revives a DNR offender charged with terrorism, the doctor is to be charged as aiding in the crime.		** Colony members violating a DNR order are to be arrested as a collaborator in whatever crime the offender has committed. E.g. If a doctor knowingly revives a DNR offender charged with terrorism, the doctor is to be charged as aiding in the crime.

	== Evidence, Contraband & Confiscated Weapons ==		== Evidence, Contraband & Confiscated Weapons ==

SingingSpock: Updated law references in secure areas section

2024-03-01T15:23:33Z

Updated law references in secure areas section

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	== Secure areas ==		== Secure areas ==
	* In code green, secure areas like the AI core, research server room, telecommunications, bridge, all armories (security, bridge, and church) etc, should never be blocked. Use of deployable barriers to block areas during code green is considered illegal under ~~Laws~~ §307. Trespassing in these areas is covered under ~~§309~~ or ~~508~~.		* In code green, secure areas like the AI core, research server room, telecommunications, bridge, all armories (security, bridge, and church) etc, should never be blocked. Use of deployable barriers to block areas during code green is considered illegal under §307 - '''Illegal Blocking of Areas'''. Trespassing in these areas is covered under §308 - '''Infiltration''' or §508 - '''Grand Trespass'''.
	All armories are considered secure areas and have their own section SOP. '''Trespassers may be shot lethally on sight upon entering.'''		All armories are considered secure areas and have their own section SOP. '''Trespassers may be shot lethally on sight upon entering.'''
	* The AI may not bolt its core down without an order to do so by the Chief Research Overseer or in the case of an emergency. The AI must obey orders from Low Council personnel to enter if needed, unless in the case doing so would aid a criminal. AIs that disobey orders as such are to be carded or, if force is used against officers, the AI is to be destroyed.		* The AI may not bolt its core down without an order to do so by the Chief Research Overseer or in the case of an emergency. The AI must obey orders from Low Council personnel to enter if needed, unless in the case doing so would aid a criminal. AIs that disobey orders as such are to be carded or, if force is used against officers, the AI is to be destroyed.

SingingSpock: Changes in execution and representation procedures to accommodate new Legal SOP

2024-01-09T23:47:49Z

Changes in execution and representation procedures to accommodate new Legal SOP

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	* During an investigation witnesses may be interviewed to support physical evidence gained. Impartial witnesses, such as those with nothing reasonable to gain for such testimony nor relation to either victim nor offender, are desired to support a case. The investigator/arresting officer may do this with their own witness testimony as well, if they observe a crime being committed.		* During an investigation witnesses may be interviewed to support physical evidence gained. Impartial witnesses, such as those with nothing reasonable to gain for such testimony nor relation to either victim nor offender, are desired to support a case. The investigator/arresting officer may do this with their own witness testimony as well, if they observe a crime being committed.
	* When confronting a suspect is brought in for any green paragraph crime, you must offer the suspect a chance to pay a fine. If the fine is paid, they are to be released from brig as time-spent, unless otherwise specified by Laws. The fine is to be turned in to the Warrant Officer or Supply Specialist. If the fine is refused, they are to be brigged.		* When confronting a suspect is brought in for any green paragraph crime, you must offer the suspect a chance to pay a fine. If the fine is paid, they are to be released from brig as time-spent, unless otherwise specified by Laws. The fine is to be turned in to the Warrant Officer or Supply Specialist. If the fine is refused, they are to be brigged.
	* When arresting or fining a suspect, they ~~are entitled~~ to ~~have~~ their ~~case reviewed by~~ the ~~premier~~, ~~or lack thereof~~, any ~~member~~ of the ~~council willing to do so by volunteer~~. If ~~there is no one capable of reviewing their case~~, they may ~~still attempt to appeal~~ on ~~their own. Regardless~~ of ~~what type of appeal is made, the suspect is still to be punished until the punishment expires~~ or ~~the appeal passes~~.		* When arresting or fining a suspect, they have the right to be represented by their Faction Head or the Premier, per [[Standard Operating Procedure (Legal)\|Legal Standard Operating Procedure]]. If neither their Head nor the Premier is available, any other Councilor may volunteer to represent the suspect. Marshals are expected to allow the representative to speak with the accused, and to work with the representative to the extent that it’s reasonable to ensure a fair and just determination of the facts and sentence. If representatives are being unruly, however, they may be ejected from Security on order of a Warrant Officer or Supply Specialist.
	* During the course of an arrest you may allow a cooperative Colonists to accompany you to the brig without restraint.		* During the course of an arrest you may allow a cooperative Colonists to accompany you to the brig without restraint.
	** If you cannot handcuff someone that requires cuffs, such as they are using a deployed hardsuit or have a missing hand, you must warn them at least three times to comply with the arrest. If they continue to refuse after the third warning is given marshal personnel and only marshal personnel may subdue and detain them by any necessary means. If death occurs due to the force used, Marshal officers may not be charged for any wrongdoing.		** If you cannot handcuff someone that requires cuffs, such as they are using a deployed hardsuit or have a missing hand, you must warn them at least three times to comply with the arrest. If they continue to refuse after the third warning is given marshal personnel and only marshal personnel may subdue and detain them by any necessary means. If death occurs due to the force used, Marshal officers may not be charged for any wrongdoing.
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	== Executions ==		== Executions ==
	~~Upon low council approval, executions are to start shortly after the vote is held. The prisoner, however, is~~ not to be ~~executed within 15 minutes of~~ the ~~decision unless~~ the ~~high council sends back approval for proceedings to continue~~. ~~This~~ is ~~done to give a chance of high council review; allowing a hold on execution. Once this 15 minute period has ended~~, ~~'''~~execution ~~procedures are to begin~~.~~'''~~		Executions may not be carried out until the High Council has sent back a fax ratifying the verdict and sentence. One such a fax is received, however, an execution should be carried out without unecessary delay.

	* The prisoner is informed of their punishment and is to be provided the decision of their preferred execution method. The normally permitted options include lethal injection, firing squad, asphyxiation, or cyborgification. Other methods may be permitted but are at the discretion of the Lower Council.		* The prisoner is informed of their punishment and is to be provided the decision of their preferred execution method. The normally permitted options include lethal injection, firing squad, asphyxiation, or cyborgification. Other methods may be permitted but are at the discretion of the Lower Council.
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	** In the case of asphyxiation, the prisoner is to be moved to either a secure location at Guild capable of oxygen deprivation, or other means asphyxiation, or moved to Soteria for controlled tank-usage.		** In the case of asphyxiation, the prisoner is to be moved to either a secure location at Guild capable of oxygen deprivation, or other means asphyxiation, or moved to Soteria for controlled tank-usage.
	** In the case of cyborgification, the prisoner is to be moved to Soteria and their brain removed. After removal the brain should be put into an MMI and shackled to a lawed AI.		** In the case of cyborgification, the prisoner is to be moved to Soteria and their brain removed. After removal the brain should be put into an MMI and shackled to a lawed AI.
	* It is ~~required~~ for the ~~premier and at least three council members to~~ be ~~present, or else an~~ execution ~~may~~ not proceed.		* When the execution is ready, all Councilors who voted for the execution shall be called for. The execution shall not proceed until either all such Councilors have arrived, or thirty minutes have passed.

	== Marshal Armory ==		== Marshal Armory ==

LillyTrilby: /* General Duties & Guidelines */

2023-10-10T12:46:47Z

General Duties & Guidelines

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	* When confronting a suspect is brought in for any green paragraph crime, you must offer the suspect a chance to pay a fine. If the fine is paid, they are to be released from brig as time-spent, unless otherwise specified by Laws. The fine is to be turned in to the Warrant Officer or Supply Specialist. If the fine is refused, they are to be brigged.		* When confronting a suspect is brought in for any green paragraph crime, you must offer the suspect a chance to pay a fine. If the fine is paid, they are to be released from brig as time-spent, unless otherwise specified by Laws. The fine is to be turned in to the Warrant Officer or Supply Specialist. If the fine is refused, they are to be brigged.
	* When arresting or fining a suspect, they are entitled to have their case reviewed by the premier, or lack thereof, any member of the council willing to do so by volunteer. If there is no one capable of reviewing their case, they may still attempt to appeal on their own. Regardless of what type of appeal is made, the suspect is still to be punished until the punishment expires or the appeal passes.		* When arresting or fining a suspect, they are entitled to have their case reviewed by the premier, or lack thereof, any member of the council willing to do so by volunteer. If there is no one capable of reviewing their case, they may still attempt to appeal on their own. Regardless of what type of appeal is made, the suspect is still to be punished until the punishment expires or the appeal passes.
	* During the course of an arrest you may allow a cooperative Colonists to accompany you to the brig without restraint. Refusal hto follow legal order may be considered resisting arrest, such as refusing to sit down in an interrogation room or acting otherwise unruly. Attempting to cuff a compliant subject is considered a §117 violation of employee rights.		* During the course of an arrest you may allow a cooperative Colonists to accompany you to the brig without restraint.
	** If you cannot handcuff someone that requires cuffs, such as they are using a deployed hardsuit or have a missing hand, you must warn them at least three times to comply with the arrest. If they continue to refuse after the third warning is given marshal personnel and only marshal personnel may subdue and detain them by any necessary means. If death occurs due to the force used, Marshal officers may not be charged for any wrongdoing.		** If you cannot handcuff someone that requires cuffs, such as they are using a deployed hardsuit or have a missing hand, you must warn them at least three times to comply with the arrest. If they continue to refuse after the third warning is given marshal personnel and only marshal personnel may subdue and detain them by any necessary means. If death occurs due to the force used, Marshal officers may not be charged for any wrongdoing.
	** Races that are immune to non-lethal stun based weaponry are to have flashes or pepperspray deployed against them. If they continue to refuse to comply, or if these non-lethal means do not effect them, a verbal warning should be given that continued resistance will result in lethal force to subdue the suspect. After the warning, or if they attempt to flee, lethal force may be administered as deemed necessary.		** Races that are immune to non-lethal stun based weaponry are to have flashes or pepperspray deployed against them. If they continue to refuse to comply, or if these non-lethal means do not effect them, a verbal warning should be given that continued resistance will result in lethal force to subdue the suspect. After the warning, or if they attempt to flee, lethal force may be administered as deemed necessary.

Cdb: /* General Duties & Guidelines */

2023-10-09T21:34:59Z

General Duties & Guidelines

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	* When confronting a suspect is brought in for any green paragraph crime, you must offer the suspect a chance to pay a fine. If the fine is paid, they are to be released from brig as time-spent, unless otherwise specified by Laws. The fine is to be turned in to the Warrant Officer or Supply Specialist. If the fine is refused, they are to be brigged.		* When confronting a suspect is brought in for any green paragraph crime, you must offer the suspect a chance to pay a fine. If the fine is paid, they are to be released from brig as time-spent, unless otherwise specified by Laws. The fine is to be turned in to the Warrant Officer or Supply Specialist. If the fine is refused, they are to be brigged.
	* When arresting or fining a suspect, they are entitled to have their case reviewed by the premier, or lack thereof, any member of the council willing to do so by volunteer. If there is no one capable of reviewing their case, they may still attempt to appeal on their own. Regardless of what type of appeal is made, the suspect is still to be punished until the punishment expires or the appeal passes.		* When arresting or fining a suspect, they are entitled to have their case reviewed by the premier, or lack thereof, any member of the council willing to do so by volunteer. If there is no one capable of reviewing their case, they may still attempt to appeal on their own. Regardless of what type of appeal is made, the suspect is still to be punished until the punishment expires or the appeal passes.
	* ~~Refusal~~ of ~~handcuffs does not constitute resisting~~ arrest~~, as per Laws §202. If~~ a ~~suspect refuses handcuffs and is being arrested, but is~~ cooperative~~, they are~~ to ~~be escorted~~ to brig. Refusal ~~however to~~ follow legal order may be considered resisting arrest, such as refusing to sit down in an interrogation room or acting otherwise unruly. Attempting to cuff a compliant subject is considered a §117 violation of employee rights.		* During the course of an arrest you may allow a cooperative Colonists to accompany you to the brig without restraint. Refusal hto follow legal order may be considered resisting arrest, such as refusing to sit down in an interrogation room or acting otherwise unruly. Attempting to cuff a compliant subject is considered a §117 violation of employee rights.
	** If you cannot handcuff someone that requires cuffs, such as they are using a deployed hardsuit or have a missing hand, you must warn them at least three times to comply with the arrest. If they continue to refuse after the third warning is given marshal personnel and only marshal personnel may subdue and detain them by any necessary means. If death occurs due to the force used, Marshal officers may not be charged for any wrongdoing.		** If you cannot handcuff someone that requires cuffs, such as they are using a deployed hardsuit or have a missing hand, you must warn them at least three times to comply with the arrest. If they continue to refuse after the third warning is given marshal personnel and only marshal personnel may subdue and detain them by any necessary means. If death occurs due to the force used, Marshal officers may not be charged for any wrongdoing.
	** Races that are immune to non-lethal stun based weaponry are to have flashes or pepperspray deployed against them. If they continue to refuse to comply, or if these non-lethal means do not effect them, a verbal warning should be given that continued resistance will result in lethal force to subdue the suspect. After the warning, or if they attempt to flee, lethal force may be administered as deemed necessary.		** Races that are immune to non-lethal stun based weaponry are to have flashes or pepperspray deployed against them. If they continue to refuse to comply, or if these non-lethal means do not effect them, a verbal warning should be given that continued resistance will result in lethal force to subdue the suspect. After the warning, or if they attempt to flee, lethal force may be administered as deemed necessary.