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'''Starfleet Security''' was a branch of [[Starfleet]] responsible for maintaining security.
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'''Starfleet Security''' was a branch of [[Starfleet]] responsible for safeguarding the [[Federation]] from outside threats, and for conducting criminal investigations.
 
In the early [[2150]]s, Starfleet Security was a section of [[United Earth]]'s [[Starfleet]] that had at least one branch based on [[Earth]] in the [[Sol sector]].
 
   
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==22nd century==
[[Harris (Section 31)|Harris]] served in Starfleet Security until [[2149]], when his service abruptly ended. ({{ENT|Divergence}}) In [[2154]], [[Commander]] [[Collins (Commander)|Collins]] was a [[security officer]] who worked for Starfleet Security. The department scanned for [[DNA]] and [[Ion|ionization]] traces to search for [[Doctor]] [[Phlox]], who had been kidnapped outside [[Madame Chang's Mandarin Cafe]] in [[San Francisco]] on [[Earth]]. ({{ENT|Affliction}})
 
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[[File:Collins (Commander).jpg|thumb|Commander Collins, a Starfleet Security officer in the 22nd century.]]
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[[Harris (Section 31)|Harris]] was a member of Starfleet Security until [[2149]], at which point he became a member of the covert operations group known as [[Section 31]]. ({{ENT|Divergence}})
   
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In [[2154]], [[Commander]] [[Collins (Commander)|Collins]] was an officer in Starfleet Security. When [[Doctor]] [[Phlox]] was abducted in [[San Francisco]] as part of a [[Klingon]] plot, she was in charge of the investigation. ({{ENT|Affliction}})
:''Their [[assignment patch]] clearly states "Security Division, Sol Sector", indicating that they have jurisdiction over the entire Solar System.
 
   
 
{{bginfo|Their [[assignment patch]] clearly states "Security Division, Sol Sector", indicating that they have jurisdiction over the entire Solar System.}}
Following the foundation of the [[United Federation of Planets]], Starfleet Security was not only responsible for Starfleet security, but also some [[Federation]] [[outpost]]s, [[starship]]s, and [[science station|facilities]]. In this function, they act in ways analogous to local and regional [[police]] agencies, but Starfleet Security's mandate extends much farther than that. The agency is responsible for maintaining and enforcing Starfleet Security regulations, procedures and policies on all Starfleet and affiliated facilities, outposts, and vessels. In addition, this agency is responsible for [[security clearance]]s of all Starfleet/UFP personnel.
 
   
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==24th century==
The agency, in close cooperation with [[Starfleet Intelligence]], is responsible for counter-intelligence operations. The agency is also responsible for the security of the [[Federation President]], as well as members of the [[Federation Council]] and visiting alien dignitaries.
 
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[[File:Starfleet security team, 2364.jpg|thumb|A team of shipboard security officers]]
:''It is uncertain what relationship exists (if any) between Starfleet Security and the secretive and unofficial Federation agency [[Section 31]] based on the comment by [[Commander]] [[William Riker|Riker]] in {{ENT|These Are the Voyages...}}.
 
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In the [[2350s]], a secret group at Starfleet Security engaged in an illegal operation to develop a Starfleet [[phasing cloaking device]], in direct violation of the [[Treaty of Algeron]]. The phasing cloak was tested aboard the {{USS|Pegasus}} in [[2358]], under the command of [[Captain]] [[Erik Pressman]], but ended in disaster when it appeared the ''Pegasus'' was destroyed. The entire affair was subsequently covered up by [[Starfleet Intelligence]]. Twelve years later, the [[Chief of Starfleet Security]] at the time, [[Admiral]] [[Raner]], oversaw an operation to retrieve the experimental [[cloaking device]]. ({{ENT|These Are the Voyages...}}; {{TNG|The Pegasus}})
   
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[[File:Thomas Henry.jpg|thumb|left|Admiral Thomas Henry, a Starfleet Security officer in the 24th century.]]
In [[2367]], [[Vice Admiral]] [[Thomas Henry]] was the [[Chief of Starfleet Security]]. He evidently was a firm defender of personal liberty in addition to his primary duties when he punished Admiral [[Norah Satie]] for leading a baseless political witch-hunt on the ''Enterprise''. ({{TNG|The Drumhead}}) By [[2370]], [[Admiral]] [[Raner]] was serving as head of Starfleet Security. ({{TNG|The Pegasus}})
 
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In [[2367]], [[Vice Admiral]] [[Thomas Henry]], who was attached to Starfleet Security, boarded the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D| NCC-1701-D}} to observe a hearing overseen by former Starfleet admiral [[Norah Satie]], concerning an attempt to uncover a supposed conspiracy at the heart of Starfleet. ({{TNG|The Drumhead}})
   
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In [[2371]], due to skepticism related to [[Constable]] [[Odo]]'s abilities as [[security chief]], Starfleet Security assigned [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Michael Eddington]] to [[Deep Space 9]], to oversee security issues pertaining to Starfleet matters. ({{DS9|The Search, Part I}})
:''It is unclear if Admiral Raner would keep her position as head of Starfleet Security after the truth of the mission was revealed by the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}}.
 
 
In [[2369]], the Starfleet Security officer [[George Primmin]] was sent to [[Deep Space 9]] to help protect a shipment of [[deuridium]]. ({{DS9|The Passenger}})
 
   
 
Starfleet Security often sent [[Odo]] [[criminal activity report]]s. ({{DS9|Heart of Stone}})
 
Starfleet Security often sent [[Odo]] [[criminal activity report]]s. ({{DS9|Heart of Stone}})
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A Starfleet Security investigation determined that [[Ambassador]] [[Krajensky]] had been kidnapped or killed by the [[Dominion]] on his way to [[Risa]]. ({{DS9|The Adversary}})
 
A Starfleet Security investigation determined that [[Ambassador]] [[Krajensky]] had been kidnapped or killed by the [[Dominion]] on his way to [[Risa]]. ({{DS9|The Adversary}})
   
In a situation of emergency, officers may be assigned to planetary security. In [[2372]] [[Benjamin Sisko]] was assigned Chief of Starfleet Security on [[Earth]] by Admiral [[Leyton]]. ({{DS9|Homefront}})
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[[File:Sisko, head of security.jpg|thumb|Benjamin Sisko, acting head of Starfleet Security in 2372]]
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In [[2372]], [[Admiral]] [[Leyton]] made [[Benjamin Sisko]] acting head of Starfleet Security, in face of the apparent [[Changeling]] infiltration of Starfleet. In this capacity, Sisko discovered that Leyton was using the recent bombing of the [[Antwerp Conference]] as an excuse to attempt to seize power by the military, by instilling paranoia about the threat posed by the [[Dominion]]. Sisko subsequently uncovered Leyton's conspiracy, forcing him to resign, and returned to Deep Space Nine. ({{DS9|Homefront|Paradise Lost}})
   
 
After Sisko was attacked by a [[Unnamed Bajorans#Bajoran assassin|member]] of the [[Cult of the Pah-wraiths]] in early [[2375]], he gave a statement to Starfleet Security. ({{DS9|Image in the Sand}})
 
After Sisko was attacked by a [[Unnamed Bajorans#Bajoran assassin|member]] of the [[Cult of the Pah-wraiths]] in early [[2375]], he gave a statement to Starfleet Security. ({{DS9|Image in the Sand}})
 
Aboard Starfleet-run facilities and vessels, security was one of the most important [[division]]s in the [[23rd century|23rd]] and [[24th century|24th centuries]], combining the [[armory]] and [[MACO]] functions of the [[22nd century]]. Security personnel served functions both defensive and offensive, ranging from security patrols on board a [[starship]], to guarding [[crime|prisoners]], to firing the ship's [[weapons]], to providing protection during [[away team|landing party/away team]] missions, and more. In the 24th century the [[officer]] in charge of security on a [[starship]] was given the [[:Category:Titles|title]] of [[Security Chief]].
 
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==Security officers==
 
==Security officers==
 
*[[Malcolm Reed]] was posted as [[armory officer]] - prior to the Federation Starfleet Security being established - aboard the [[Enterprise (NX-01)|''Enterprise'']].
*One of [[Hikaru Sulu]]'s assignments aboard the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} from [[2265]] through [[2270]] was that of [[tactical officer]].
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*One of [[Hikaru Sulu]]'s assignments aboard the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} from [[2265]] through [[2270]] was that of Security officer.
*[[Pavel Chekov|Chekov]] was in charge of security on the USS ''Enterprise'' in [[2273]].
 
*[[Worf]] served as security officer aboard the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}}.
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**In the [[mirror universe]], {{mu|Hikaru Sulu}} was [[Chief of Security]] aboard the {{ISS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}}.
 
*[[Pavel Chekov]] was in charge of security on the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-A|-A}} in [[2293]].
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*[[Tasha Yar]] served as security officer aboard the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}}.
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*[[Worf]] served as security officer aboard the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} after Yar's death.
 
*[[Odo]] performed [[space station|station]] security on [[Deep Space 9]], although he was not part of Starfleet Security.
 
*[[Odo]] performed [[space station|station]] security on [[Deep Space 9]], although he was not part of Starfleet Security.
*[[Michael Eddington]] was responsible for Starfleet security on Deep Space 9 and the {{USS|Defiant|NX-74205}} in [[2371]] and [[2372]].
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*[[Michael Eddington]] was responsible for Starfleet security on Deep Space 9 and the {{USS|Defiant|2370}} in [[2371]] and [[2372]].
 
*Aboard the {{USS|Voyager}}, [[Tuvok]] was the security officer.
 
*Aboard the {{USS|Voyager}}, [[Tuvok]] was the security officer.
*[[Malcolm Reed]] was posted as [[armory officer]] - prior to the Federation Starfleet Security being established - aboard the [[Enterprise (NX-01)|''Enterprise'']].
 
   
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
 
*[[Federation security]]
 
*[[Federation security]]
 
*[[Police]]
 
*[[Police]]
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*[[Starfleet Intelligence]]
 
*[[Starfleet security personnel]]
 
*[[Starfleet security personnel]]
 
*[[Security clearance]]
 
*[[Security clearance]]
   
 
{{Branches of Starfleet}}
 
{{Branches of Starfleet}}
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[[de:Sicherheitsdienst der Sternenflotte]]
 
[[de:Sicherheitsdienst der Sternenflotte]]
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[[ja:宇宙艦隊保安部]]
 
[[Category:Agencies]]
 
[[Category:Agencies]]
 
[[Category:Earth agencies]]
 
[[Category:Earth agencies]]

Revision as of 07:21, 23 November 2013

Starfleet Security was a branch of Starfleet responsible for safeguarding the Federation from outside threats, and for conducting criminal investigations.

22nd century

Collins (Commander)

Commander Collins, a Starfleet Security officer in the 22nd century.

Harris was a member of Starfleet Security until 2149, at which point he became a member of the covert operations group known as Section 31. (ENT: "Divergence")

In 2154, Commander Collins was an officer in Starfleet Security. When Doctor Phlox was abducted in San Francisco as part of a Klingon plot, she was in charge of the investigation. (ENT: "Affliction")

Their assignment patch clearly states "Security Division, Sol Sector", indicating that they have jurisdiction over the entire Solar System.

24th century

Starfleet security team, 2364

A team of shipboard security officers

In the 2350s, a secret group at Starfleet Security engaged in an illegal operation to develop a Starfleet phasing cloaking device, in direct violation of the Treaty of Algeron. The phasing cloak was tested aboard the USS Pegasus in 2358, under the command of Captain Erik Pressman, but ended in disaster when it appeared the Pegasus was destroyed. The entire affair was subsequently covered up by Starfleet Intelligence. Twelve years later, the Chief of Starfleet Security at the time, Admiral Raner, oversaw an operation to retrieve the experimental cloaking device. (ENT: "These Are the Voyages..."; TNG: "The Pegasus")

Thomas Henry

Admiral Thomas Henry, a Starfleet Security officer in the 24th century.

In 2367, Vice Admiral Thomas Henry, who was attached to Starfleet Security, boarded the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D to observe a hearing overseen by former Starfleet admiral Norah Satie, concerning an attempt to uncover a supposed conspiracy at the heart of Starfleet. (TNG: "The Drumhead")

In 2371, due to skepticism related to Constable Odo's abilities as security chief, Starfleet Security assigned Lieutenant Commander Michael Eddington to Deep Space 9, to oversee security issues pertaining to Starfleet matters. (DS9: "The Search, Part I")

Starfleet Security often sent Odo criminal activity reports. (DS9: "Heart of Stone")

A Starfleet Security investigation determined that Ambassador Krajensky had been kidnapped or killed by the Dominion on his way to Risa. (DS9: "The Adversary")

Sisko, head of security

Benjamin Sisko, acting head of Starfleet Security in 2372

In 2372, Admiral Leyton made Benjamin Sisko acting head of Starfleet Security, in face of the apparent Changeling infiltration of Starfleet. In this capacity, Sisko discovered that Leyton was using the recent bombing of the Antwerp Conference as an excuse to attempt to seize power by the military, by instilling paranoia about the threat posed by the Dominion. Sisko subsequently uncovered Leyton's conspiracy, forcing him to resign, and returned to Deep Space Nine. (DS9: "Homefront", "Paradise Lost")

After Sisko was attacked by a member of the Cult of the Pah-wraiths in early 2375, he gave a statement to Starfleet Security. (DS9: "Image in the Sand")

Security officers

See also

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