Starfleet Security

Starfleet Security is one of ten primary agencies or branches of Starfleet. This branch was one of the oldest, with its origins dating back to the United Earth Starfleet. The branch was responsible for safeguarding the Federation from internal and external threats, conducting criminal investigations, and for guarding Federation starships and facilities.
==Duties==
Starfleet Security and Starfleet Security personnel are responsible for:
*All ship and personnel security aboard all Starfleet vessels and installations, as well as selected Federation outposts, vessels, and facilities,
*The protection of vessels and facilities, as well as their crew,
*Maintaining and enforcing Starfleet Security regulations, procedures, and policies,
*Security clearances of all Starfleet and Federation personnel,
*Counter-intelligence operations, in cooperation with Starfleet Intelligence,
*The security of the Federation President, members of the Federation Council, and visiting alien dignitaries, in conjunction with Federation Security.
==Jurisdictional limits==
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 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.
===Jurisdictional exception===
The above jurisdictional limits can be suspended in exceptional cases only if inaction would result in failure to uphold the Starfleet Security primary mandate of ensuring the safety of ship and crew.
==Divisions of Starfleet Security==
*Office of the Director: Consisting of the Starfleet Security Counsel and Board of Directors, this is the top tier of Starfleet Security. All Security related Decisions come through this Office. Commander, Starfleet Security, stationed on Earth, in San Francisco, runs division from Headquarters. Assistant Commander, Starfleet Security, acts as the eyes and ears of the Security Commander in the field.
*Administrative Services Division: Security Issues are channeled through Administrative Services on their way to the Office of the Director. Responsibilities of this division include determining which wing of Starfleet Security is best for handling a given situation, and channeling important information directly to the Head of Starfleet Security.
*Criminal Investigative Division: As Starfleet's primary criminal investigative organization, CID is responsible for conducting criminal investigations in which Starfleet is, or may be, a party of interest. CID investigators conduct criminal investigations that range from death to fraud, on and off Starfleet starships and installations, and when appropriate, with local law enforcement and Federation investigative agencies. CID supports Starfleet through the deployment of highly trained investigators and support personnel who specialize in criminal information collection and analysis and a variety of other services normally associated with law enforcement activities.
*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 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.
*Forensics Division: Works with Starfleet Medical investigate criminal activity from a scientific, medical, and legal standpoint. This division also frequently works alongside Federation Security.
==Units==
=== Patrol Units ===
* Department: Varies All the security personnel aboard a Starfleet ship or facility
* Company: 63-90
* Platoon: 21-30 The 
* Squad: 7-10 A squad is the second-smallest unit size, and the most common used in times of crisis. A squad is composed of two to three squads and a chief petty officer or ensign, totaling 7 to 10 personnel. 
* Team: 3 A team is the smallest unit size aboard starships and facilities. A team typically has three individuals, one petty officer and two crewmen.
Unit type 	# of people	Description
Department	Varies 	All the security personnel aboard a Starfleet ship or facility
 	 	
 	 	
 	 	
 	 	
 	 	
 	 	
Team 	3 	The smallest unit size aboard starships and facilities, the team is responsible for