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The '''Starfleet Security''' agency is responsible for security aboard all [[Starfleet]] and some [[Federation]] [[outpost]]s, [[vessel]]s, and 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.
In the early [[2150]]s, '''Starfleet Security''' was a section of [[Starfleet (Earth)|Starfleet]] which was based on [[Earth]].
 
   
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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.
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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:''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 [[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 witchhunt on the ''Enterprise''. ({{TNG|The Drumhead}}) By [[2370]], [[Admiral]] [[Raner]] was serving as head of Starfleet Security. ({{TNG|The Pegasus}})
:''This was the only mention of Starfleet Security in the ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'' timeline, obviously the precursor to [[Starfleet Security]] of the [[United Federation of Planets]]. It seems odd that there were no signs of San Francisco police (or a [[22nd century]] counterpart) and raises questions of Starfleet Security's jurisdiction.
 
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In [[2369]], the Starfleet Security officer [[George Primmin]] was sent to [[Deep Space 9]] to help protect a shipment of [[deuridium]]. ({{DS9|The Passenger}})
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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}})
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After [[Benjamin 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}})
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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==
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*One of [[Hikaru Sulu]]'s assignments aboard the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|USS ''Enterprise'']] from [[2265]] through [[2270]] was that of [[tactical officer]].
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*[[Pavel Chekov|Chekov]] was in charge of security on the USS ''Enterprise'' in [[2273]].
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*[[Worf]] served as security officer aboard the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|USS ''Enterprise''-D]].
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*[[Odo]] performed [[space station|station]] security on [[Deep Space 9]], although he was not part of [[Starfleet Security]].
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*[[Michael Eddington]] was responsible for Starfleet security on Deep Space 9 and the [[USS Defiant (NX-74205)|USS ''Defiant'']] in [[2371]] and [[2372]].
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*Aboard the [[USS Voyager|USS ''Voyager'']], [[Tuvok]] was the security officer.
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*[[Malcolm Reed]] was posted as [[armory officer]] - prior to the Federation Starfleet Security being established - aboard the [[Enterprise (NX-01)|''Enterprise'']].
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==Additional References==
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* {{DS9}}
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** "[[The Passenger]]"
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** "[[The Search, Part I]]"
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** "[[Past Tense, Part I]]"
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** "[[Field of Fire]]"
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** "[[When It Rains...]]"
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** "[[Extreme Measures]]"
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* {{VOY}}
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** "[[State of Flux]]"
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** "[[Non Sequitur]]"
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==See also==
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*[[Federation security]]
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*[[police]]
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*[[Starfleet Security (Earth)]]
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*[[Starfleet security personnel]]
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*[[security clearance]]
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Revision as of 13:36, 10 March 2007

The Starfleet Security agency is responsible for security aboard all Starfleet and some Federation outposts, vessels, and 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 clearances of all Starfleet/UFP personnel.

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.

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 Riker in ENT: "These Are the Voyages..."

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 witchhunt on the Enterprise. (TNG: "The Drumhead") By 2370, Admiral Raner was serving as head of Starfleet Security. (TNG: "The Pegasus")

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 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")

After Benjamin 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")

Aboard Starfleet-run facilities and vessels, security was one of the most important divisions in the 23rd and 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 prisoners, to firing the ship's weapons, to providing protection during landing party/away team missions, and more. In the 24th century the officer in charge of security on a starship was given the title of Security Chief.

Security officers

Additional References


See also

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