About Me
Head of Starfleet Security
Admiral John Locke
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.
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. By 2370, Admiral Raner was serving as head of Starfleet Security.
Aboard Starfleet-run facilities and vessels, security is one of the most important divisions, combining the armory and MACO functions of the 22nd century. Security personnel serve 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.
