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The jurisdiction of Starfleet Security extends only to Starfleet vessels, stations and facilities and the Starfleet personnel stationed therein. As a branch of a naval organization, Starfleet Security '''does not have any significant jurisdiction over civilians'''. In situations where a civilian commits a crime within a Starfleet facility, Starfleet Security has authority to detain the accused until such time as they can be remanded to the appropriate civilian authorities. | The jurisdiction of Starfleet Security extends only to Starfleet vessels, stations and facilities and the Starfleet personnel stationed therein. As a branch of a naval organization, Starfleet Security '''does not have any significant jurisdiction over civilians'''. In situations where a civilian commits a crime within a Starfleet facility, Starfleet Security has authority to detain the accused until such time as they can be remanded to the appropriate civilian authorities. | ||
Jurisdictional authority should not be | Jurisdictional authority should not be interpreted as being limited to the vessel on which an officer serves. Though a visiting officer must always report to the department head, a security officer serving aboard the [[USS Victory]] has as much jurisdictional authority for arrest and detention aboard [[Deep Space 17]] as she does aboard her own ship. | ||
Starfleet Security has absolutely no jurisdiction on non-Starfleet colonies or installations, regardless of their status as Federation members. | Starfleet Security has absolutely no jurisdiction on non-Starfleet colonies or installations, regardless of their status as Federation members. | ||
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* '''Criminal Justice Division''': Works in conjunction with the Starfleet Judge Advocate General's office to prosecute those accused under the jurisdiction of Starfleet Security. | * '''Criminal Justice Division''': Works in conjunction with the Starfleet Judge Advocate General's office to prosecute those accused under the jurisdiction of Starfleet Security. | ||
* '''Internal Affairs Division''': Investigates incidents involving and accusations against Starfleet Security officers, including inappropriate | * '''Internal Affairs Division''': Investigates incidents involving and accusations against Starfleet Security officers, including inappropriate behavior and corruption. | ||
* '''Public Services Division ''': Acts as "Public Relations" Division for Starfleet Security, providing information and coordinating press conference and interviews for news networks and publications. | * '''Public Services Division ''': Acts as "Public Relations" Division for Starfleet Security, providing information and coordinating press conference and interviews for news networks and publications. | ||
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===Related Entities=== | ===Related Entities=== | ||
====[[StarFleet Intelligence|Starfleet Intelligence]]==== | ====[[StarFleet Intelligence|Starfleet Intelligence]]==== | ||
* Despite an | * Despite an occasionally adversarial relationship, Starfleet Security and Starfleet Intelligence are two very intertwined entities. The mandate of both organizations includes maintaining the safety and security of Starfleet, its ships, facilities and installations as well as its personnel. Starfleet Security officers are frequently involved in Starfleet Intelligence operations. | ||
====[[ | ====[[Starfleet Marine Corps|Starfleet Marines]]==== | ||
* Despite a frequently adversarial relationship, Starfleet Security and Starfleet Marines are often forced to work together in various capacities. In some instances, Starfleet Marines may even be placed under the command of a Starfleet Security officer and may be required to supplement the security forces of a Starfleet vessel or installation. | * Despite a frequently adversarial relationship, Starfleet Security and Starfleet Marines are often forced to work together in various capacities. In some instances, Starfleet Marines may even be placed under the command of a Starfleet Security officer and may be required to supplement the security forces of a Starfleet vessel or installation. | ||
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====[[Local/Regional Law Enforcement]]==== | ====[[Local/Regional Law Enforcement]]==== | ||
* Though interaction between Starfleet Security and regional law enforcement agencies is not a regular | * Though interaction between Starfleet Security and regional law enforcement agencies is not a regular occurrence, it does happen. In all but the most exceptional of cases, civilian authority is deemed to hold precedence over Starfleet Security. This is, of course, assuming the incident in question occurred in the jurisdiction of the civilian authority. | ||
[[Category:Security Duty Post]] | [[Category:Security Duty Post]] | ||