Goonhub
07-04-2016, 03:18 AM
(This post was last modified: 07-04-2016, 03:22 AM by Sundance. Edited 1 time in total.)
Some security officer tips I've learned:
A) Inventory manage, get it down to a T. Have your tools ready at hand. For me it's pda/flash in my pockets, weapons/misc items in my bag, internals/cuffs/flashbangs in my utility belt, cig in mouth.
B) Use your PDA to your full advantage. Have it minimized and dragged to the side or clickdrag it to you when need. PDA message the AI to get a "drop" on someone, most antagonists skedaddle when they hear an officer ask on the radio where they are.
PDA message other players. Requesting info from someone on the radio is often lost.
Always use a port-a-brig unless it's advantageous not to.
C) Use forensics to the full extent possible. Ctrl+c, ctrl+v all analysed results into your notes to review later, particularly noting glove fibers. Note that forensics is in chronological order; the first person to touch the item will show up on the top of the list. Emaggers are hard to get a hold of seen as they're essentially not touching a door, instead look for lockers.
D) Keep good care of security HQ. A broken brig effectively stifles security movement and essentially turns security protocol more anarchy driven as there's no place to put crimers and no place to recoup. The big one to go is the APC due to lack of charge. Get the AI to unlock the interface so you can put a battery in it if there's an outage.
Make sure all security lockers are locked. Compromised frequency is a bad thing. Then make sure the brig is functional and not breached.
E) Communicate, communicate, communicate. A good sec team is just that: A team. The whole "I'm a lone wolf, awoo" is a terrible mentality. Don't join sec if you're going to be silent 24-fucking-7. Some "robust" players do this, and these players often end up dead and un-revivable because other officers aren't aware of their presence or simply do not give a fuck about them. Talk about everything:
"I've arrested X for Y, I'm brigging him for Z time"
"Neat"
The above is great conduct. It keeps other officers informed about who dun it, why they dun it, and how long they'll be in the slammer.
F) Concerning the brig; make sure guys get back their items. Confiscate any item that is a weapon, but leave tools/misc items in the parole room locker. Make sure people know how to leave the damn brig, but don't babysit them. If they break the brig, throw them in solitary, with an extended sentence because they fucked the brig.
If a certain player really REALLY wants back an item, (I'm including traitor items here), accept bribes, but use your head. Don't give them a friggin shotgun back. And make the bribe an achievable item/amount. It makes someone work for their time, and doesn't mock their round up monumentally.
G) Do not underestimate Beepsky and securitrons for dealing with minor crimes. Again, take notes of peoples names (ctrl+c, ctrl+v motherfuckers) and set the securitrons at them.
Most players who done these minor crimes think that they'll get away with it, and often don't expect securitrons chasing them down. When you get the chance, produce 2 more securitrons in robotics, and spread them out.
Also securitrons are particularly useful for A) Nuke-ops and B) Wizards, as they'll target them with a vicious lawful fury.
H) Create a good rapport with other people on the station. Remind them that you are the good guys. Work actively with medical. If genetics/robotics need a hand, help them. Robotics are normally more than happy to give robotic enhancements. Help borgs, you'll find the favour is returned. Don't beat up the clown too much.
Failing that, grow some thick skin and ignore the salt. There is always going to be that one entitled fuck who will be yelling expletives at you because you've arrested him for raiding security with his stolen captains spare. Repeat the sentence over and over to him, put your cig out on him and then chuck him in the slammer and glare at him through the windows. Label him "crimeman" then swirly him. Let those who are too fucking serious about their 2d spaceman fear your hijinks.
A) Inventory manage, get it down to a T. Have your tools ready at hand. For me it's pda/flash in my pockets, weapons/misc items in my bag, internals/cuffs/flashbangs in my utility belt, cig in mouth.
B) Use your PDA to your full advantage. Have it minimized and dragged to the side or clickdrag it to you when need. PDA message the AI to get a "drop" on someone, most antagonists skedaddle when they hear an officer ask on the radio where they are.
PDA message other players. Requesting info from someone on the radio is often lost.
Always use a port-a-brig unless it's advantageous not to.
C) Use forensics to the full extent possible. Ctrl+c, ctrl+v all analysed results into your notes to review later, particularly noting glove fibers. Note that forensics is in chronological order; the first person to touch the item will show up on the top of the list. Emaggers are hard to get a hold of seen as they're essentially not touching a door, instead look for lockers.
D) Keep good care of security HQ. A broken brig effectively stifles security movement and essentially turns security protocol more anarchy driven as there's no place to put crimers and no place to recoup. The big one to go is the APC due to lack of charge. Get the AI to unlock the interface so you can put a battery in it if there's an outage.
Make sure all security lockers are locked. Compromised frequency is a bad thing. Then make sure the brig is functional and not breached.
E) Communicate, communicate, communicate. A good sec team is just that: A team. The whole "I'm a lone wolf, awoo" is a terrible mentality. Don't join sec if you're going to be silent 24-fucking-7. Some "robust" players do this, and these players often end up dead and un-revivable because other officers aren't aware of their presence or simply do not give a fuck about them. Talk about everything:
"I've arrested X for Y, I'm brigging him for Z time"
"Neat"
The above is great conduct. It keeps other officers informed about who dun it, why they dun it, and how long they'll be in the slammer.
F) Concerning the brig; make sure guys get back their items. Confiscate any item that is a weapon, but leave tools/misc items in the parole room locker. Make sure people know how to leave the damn brig, but don't babysit them. If they break the brig, throw them in solitary, with an extended sentence because they fucked the brig.
If a certain player really REALLY wants back an item, (I'm including traitor items here), accept bribes, but use your head. Don't give them a friggin shotgun back. And make the bribe an achievable item/amount. It makes someone work for their time, and doesn't mock their round up monumentally.
G) Do not underestimate Beepsky and securitrons for dealing with minor crimes. Again, take notes of peoples names (ctrl+c, ctrl+v motherfuckers) and set the securitrons at them.
Most players who done these minor crimes think that they'll get away with it, and often don't expect securitrons chasing them down. When you get the chance, produce 2 more securitrons in robotics, and spread them out.
Also securitrons are particularly useful for A) Nuke-ops and B) Wizards, as they'll target them with a vicious lawful fury.
H) Create a good rapport with other people on the station. Remind them that you are the good guys. Work actively with medical. If genetics/robotics need a hand, help them. Robotics are normally more than happy to give robotic enhancements. Help borgs, you'll find the favour is returned. Don't beat up the clown too much.
Failing that, grow some thick skin and ignore the salt. There is always going to be that one entitled fuck who will be yelling expletives at you because you've arrested him for raiding security with his stolen captains spare. Repeat the sentence over and over to him, put your cig out on him and then chuck him in the slammer and glare at him through the windows. Label him "crimeman" then swirly him. Let those who are too fucking serious about their 2d spaceman fear your hijinks.