> > "If that is where you want to start. Access to the facility is secured
in a
> > multi-level manner. First there is the approach to the building. It is
> > restricted by a wall with gates that are manned by Starfleet Security.
Access
> > to the building itself is governed by access card, and all doors are
> > supervised by SF Security personnel. Once inside the only secured areas
are
> > labs, central computer services, and select offices. We have random id
checks
> > and patrols inside the facility. We may not be as tight as Intell
facilities
> > are, but we do take security very seriously. While it may not appear
that
> > way, we most certainly do." Hutchinson answered.
>
> >"How many security personnel do you have?" Lasiter asked.
>
> >"Three shifts of 20." was the answer.
>
> Lorin was very concerned and he let it show only slightly, "Have there
been any documented security breaches? Who is your Security Chief?" He noted
what he heard. (For writing purposes we'll just say he takes lots of notes,
ok Chris?)
"There have been a few minor lapses in security procedures, but all have
been very minor and attended to. Mostly due to a forgetful researcher
leaving his terminal on when he left the lab to get a meal, or something
like that. In each instance those involved have been put on administrative
leave pending an investigation, and if approperate disciplines have been
issued. Unlike some departments we handle our own quite well. Which is a
necessity as we are not all Starfleet types here. We do have plenty of
civilian researchers and administrators here. The creative and analytical
minds are quite different from the rank and file soldier.
Our Chief Security Officer is Lt. Alexi Graves. He is on leave today, his
sister is getting married, and he is giving her away. Otherwise he would
have been here to accompany us." Hutchinson replies..
>
> (if so) "I would like a detailed list on these sent to my office at your
earliest convenience please."
>
"When Mr. graves returns I will have him compile the information and
get it to you."
> "Security needs to be a top priority here and should be as tight, if not
tighter than Intel facilities."
>
"That is precisely the wrong way to go about things, Admiral Renaud.
Researching new technologies and developing existing ones to their fullest
potiential is our top priority here. First and foremost, research and
development. Security is not even in our top 10, and for that reason we
have highly trained personnel like Lt. graves who handle our security needs.
Too much security is counter productive to the work that we do here.
Especially since we employ top scientists at universities and other research
institutes across the Federation. With the kind of security you suggest
that would simply not be possible."
Lasiter just watched. These two had to work this out for themselves. It
would soon be Renaud's command, and this kind of interaction was crucial to
a productive change of command.
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