It is required to order the crowd to disperse, failure to disperse is the crime not the assembly. Any crimes committed during the riot are considered separate offences.

Medium - 2 minute sentence or 100 points at GULAG

Major - 6 minute sentence or 500 points at GULAG

Capital - execution, borgfication, or permabrig

"To partake in an unauthorised and disruptive assembly of crewmen that refuse to disperse."

How harsh is the crime of "Rioting"?

Scientists and Miners are permitted to possess explosives only within the Science department.

"To be in possession of an explosive device."

How harsh is the crime of "Possession of Explosives"?

If a prisoner flees confinement for any reason other than to escape impending lethal danger (fire, hull breach, murder), reset their timer to their full original punishment.

If prisoner escapes and recaptured, what should be done?

Forcing or tricking someone to consume substances such as space drugs is assault.

"To distribute narcotics and other controlled substances."

How harsh is the crime of "Narcotics Distribution"?

4 - Capital, 06 - Crimes related to public disruption (indecent exposure, riot, inciting a riot, mutiny)

Crime codes are made up of Category Codes (_xx), which are a collection of similar crimes on a line for ease of use, prefixed by the Severity Number (X__).

What code "406" means?

Any variety of tools, chemicals or even construction materials can inflict serious injury in short order. If the victim was especially brutalized, consider charging them with attempted murder.

"To use physical force, through a deadly weapon, against someone without the apparent intent to kill them."

How harsh is the crime of "Assault With a Deadly Weapon"?

Charge issued by a head of staff to one of their direct subordinates. The person is usually demoted instead of incarcerated. Security is expected to assist the head in carrying out the demotion.

"To disobey a lawful direct order from one's superior officer."

How harsh is the crime of "Insubordination"?

Deliberately releasing N₂O, bolting doors, disabling the power network, and constructing barricades are but some of many means of sabotage. For more violent forms, see Grand Sabotage.

"To hinder the work of the crew or station through malicious actions."

How harsh is the crime of "Sabotage"?

Lawyers, and by extension the Head of Personnel, exist to serve as a guiding hand and the voice of reason within the judicial process, however they have zero authority over the brig, security personnel, prisoners, or sentencing. In cases where the Death Penalty is desired but the Captain or Acting-Captain is unable or unwilling to authorize the execution a trial is required to authorise the death penalty.

Lawyers, and by extension the Head of Personnel, exist to serve as a guiding hand and the voice of reason within the judicial process.

Are prisoners and convicts obligated to get Legal Representation and Trials?

Keeping items which are in short supply where they belong is what is important here. A doctor who takes all the surgical tools and hides them still commits theft, even though he had access.

"To take items from areas one does not have access to or to take items belonging to others or the station as a whole."

How harsh is the crime of "Petty Theft"?

It is for this reason that the situations that warrant the use of Deadly Force are few and far between, in the grand majority of circumstances you will be expected to use your stun weapons, which indeed are many times more effective than lethal options, to diffuse a situation.

As a member of the stations Security force you are one of the best armed and protected people on the station, equipped with the almost latest in non-lethal takedown technology.

When Use of Deadly Force authorized?

Weapons fall into this category, as do valuable items that are in limited supply such as insulated gloves, spacesuits, and jetpacks. Note that Cargo breaking open crates to illegally arm and armor themselves are guilty of theft.

"To steal restricted or dangerous items"

How harsh is the crime of "Theft"?

Self Defense is defined as "The protection of oneself, the protection of thy colleagues, and the protection of thine workplace". Do note however that persons intentionally getting involved in fights which occur in a department that isn't theirs is an act of vigilantism, this is not permitted.

If the crime was committed due self defense, what should be done?

-25% to sentence time. In the case of revealing a head revolutionary: Immediate release.

If criminal cooperates with security, reveals intel, and tells the truth. What should be done?

As a major crime sentences start at 5 minutes, but can be extended if security believes break in was for attempted Grand Theft or attempted Grand Sabotage (yellow gloves don't count as grand theft).

"This is breaking into any Security area, Command area (Bridge, EVA, Captains Quarters, Teleporter, etc.), the Engine Room, Atmos, or Toxins research."

How harsh is the crime of "B&E of a Restricted Area"?

Security officers don't have any other weapons given to them in the line of duty. Contraband is illegal to use by anyone.

By a security officer

Which of these are not allowed to be carried?

Bombing, arson, releasing viruses, deliberately exposing areas to space, physically destroying machinery or electrifying doors all count as Grand Sabotage.

"To engage in maliciously destructive actions, seriously threatening crew or station."

How harsh is the crime of "Grand Sabotage"

Remember that people can either break in, sneak in, or be let in. Always check that the suspect wasn't let in to do a job by someone with access, or were given access on their ID. Trespassing and theft are often committed together; both sentences should be applied.

"To be in an area which a person does not have access to. This counts for general areas of the ship, and trespass in restricted areas is a more serious crime."

How harsh is the crime of "Trespass"?

The same sentence as the original criminal.

Knowingly assisting a criminal is a crime.

If person was aiding or abetting a criminal, what is the punishment for the person?

Good examples of this crime involves accidentally causing a plasma leak, slipping hazard, accidently electrifying doors, breaking windows to space, or Security personnel not keeping their equipment secure.

"To endanger the crew or station through negligent or irresponsible, but not deliberately malicious, actions."

How harsh is the crime of "Creating a Workplace Hazard"?

Items capable of a high level of damage, such as saws, axes, and hatchets fit into this category. Do remember that if it is an item that is part of their job they are permitted to carry it.

"To be in possession of a dangerous item that is not part of their job role."

How harsh is the crime of "Possession of a Weapon"?

Current enemies of Nanotrasen currently include: The Syndicate (through secret agents, boarding parties, and brainwashing specialists), The Wizard Federation, The Changeling Hivemind, psychotic Mansus-seeking Heretics and The Cult of Nar'Sie. Enemies of the corporation should where possible be tracked or incarcerated until they can be transferred to central command at shift end for "interrogation" and processing.

"To act as, or knowingly aid, an enemy of Nanotrasen."

How harsh is the crime of "Enemy of the Corporation"?

Crew can still be charged with breaking & entry even if they do not enter the area themselves.

"Forced entry to areas where the subject does not have access to. This counts for general areas, and breaking into restricted areas is a more serious crime."

How harsh is the crime of "Breaking and Entry"?

Empty their pockets and remove their gloves, backpacks, tool belt, gas mask

Stun the prisoner, remove their cuffs, stun them again, pick up the cuffs

Modify their brig sentence for additional offences or good behavior

Remove clothes, and put on prisoner clothes for the time of sentence

Brig Procedures of putting person into the timed cell.

What of these you SHOULDN'T do in the Brig Procedures?

-25% to sentence time, and should be taken into account when the choice between life in a secure cell, execution, and cyborgization is made.

Coming to the brig, confessing what you've done and taking the punishment.

What should be done if the criminal surrenders themselves?

Follow proper arrest procedure and have a legitimate cause to arrest in the first place before you brig a suspect for this. Suspects who scream bloody murder while being arrested are not cooperating.

"To not cooperate with an officer who attempts a proper arrest."

How harsh is the crime of "Resisting Arrest"?

A demotion is often included in the sentence. Emphasis on the word critical: An officer taking a break is not dereliction in of itself. An officer taking a break knowing that operatives are shooting up the Captain is. Engineers who do not secure a power source at the start of the shift and heads of staff who abandon the station can also be charged.

"To willfully abandon an obligation that is critical to the station's continued operation."

How harsh is the crime of "Dereliction of Duty"?

Depending on the amount and kind of force used, severe instances should be elevated to attempted manslaughter or even murder. Assaults with deadly weapons are a higher crime.

"To use physical force against someone without the apparent intent to kill them."

How harsh is the crime of "Assault"?

Syndicate agents frequently attempt to steal cutting-edge technology. Examples include: intelligence or research samples, the Hand Teleporter, the Captain's Antique Laser, the Captain or the HoP's ID cards, or Mechs.  This is by no means a exhaustive list of items that are high value to the syndicate; when in doubt use common sense when you see certain items that are stolen that can cause massive problems throughout the station. Remember if something is locked up in a secure area it probably should not be taken without prior permission.

"To steal items of high value or sensitive nature."

How harsh is the crime of "Grand Theft"

Being in a very high security area, such as the armoury or the Captain's Quarters, is a more serious crime, and warrants a time of 10 minutes with a possible permabrigging if intent is believed to be malicious.

"Being in a restricted area without prior authorisation. This includes any Security Area, Command area (including EVA), the Engine Room, Atmos, or Toxins Research."

How harsh is the crime of "Major Trespass"?

Remember to take the stolen items from the person and arrange for their return. Stealing an ID is the most common and most serious form of pick-pocketing.

"To steal items from another's person."

How harsh is the crime of "Pickpocketing"?

Remember, if a person attempts to render first aid after the victim falls into a critical state they may not have intend to kill them.

"To use physical force against a person until that person is in a critical state with the apparent intent to kill them."

How harsh is the crime of "Attempted Murder"?

Medical personnel can be called, or the prisoner can be escorted to the Medbay. The timer continues to run during this time.

Let the timer run during medical attention 

If the prisoner is injured, what you should do?

Officer must relocate the prisoner(s) to a safe location; otherwise, immediate release.

There is several options depending on the circumstances 

If there is immediate threat to the prisoner, what you should do?

Intent is important. Accidental deaths caused by negligent actions, such as creating workplace hazards (e.g. gas leaks), tampering with equipment, excessive force, and confinement in unsafe conditions are examples of Manslaughter.

"To unintentionally kill someone through negligent, but not malicious, actions."

How harsh is the crime of "Manslaughter"?

It is allowed to carry weapons that are given to the job roundstart

By the Bartender

Which of these can be legally carried?

Additionally to the brig time the offender will also have restrictions placed on their radio traffic and be implanted with a tracking implant. For second offences or outright instigating violent uprisings consider charging with Mutiny.

"To attempt to stir the crew into a riot"

How harsh is the crime of "Inciting a Riot"?

3 - Major, 07 - Crimes related to various things (narcotics distribution, manslaughter, attempted murder)

What code "303" means?

Sentence depends on quantity of property damaged.

"To deliberately damage the station with malicious intent."

How harsh is the crime of "Vandalism"?

1 minute added to their sentence for every 2 minutes the chase lasted.

Additional punishment for every chased 2 minutes

Permabrigging for wasting security time and resources

Security must change priority to bigger threats

If criminal has been evading security for at least 2 minutes, what should be done?

It is allowed to carry items required to perform their job

If found on the chef during random search.

Which of these count as Weapons?

Any item that can cause severe bodily harm or incapacitate for a significant time. The following personnel have unrestricted license to carry weapons and firearms: Captain, HoP, all Security Personnel. The Barman is permitted his double barrel shotgun loaded with beanbag rounds. Only the Captain and HoS can issue weapon permits.

"To be in possession of a restricted weapon without prior authorisation, such as: Guns, Batons, Flashes, Grenades, etc."

How harsh is the crime of "Possession of a Restricted Weapon"?

Getting de-converted from revolutionary or cultist.	

If cultist or revolutionary is deconverted, what should be done?

Mutiny is not as clear cut as it may seem, there may be a legitimate reason for their actions, such as their head of staff being utterly incompetent. This is one of the few crimes where it is recommended to always seek a third party opinion. If their actions are determined to be for the betterment of Nanotrasen consider a timed sentence or even a full pardon.

"To act individually, or as a group, to overthrow or subvert the established Chain of Command without lawful and legitimate cause."

How harsh is the crime of "Mutiny"

Only the Captain can authorize an Execution or Forced Cyborgization. Unauthorised executions are classed as Murder.

When entire chain of command is present

Who can authorize execution?

Botanists and MedSci staff are authorised to possess drugs for purposes of their jobs and are not subject to this law so long as they are not distributing or using them for profit or recreation.

"To possess space drugs or other narcotics by unauthorised personnel."

How harsh is the crime of "Drug Possession"?

Punishment should fit the nature of both the crime and the criminal. Murder committed by temporary emotional distress, such as fear or anger, warrants lower punishments. Cyborg candidates must have brains fit to obey relevant laws. Life imprisonment is the most humane option for the insane who might malfunction as cyborgs. Unauthorised executions are classed as Murder.

"To maliciously kill someone."

How harsh is the crime of "Murder"?

Running around the station naked. The mutual degradation of chasing a naked man down while he screams rape is only worth it on slow shifts.

"To be intentionally and publicly unclothed."

How harsh is the crime of "Indecent Exposure"?

Criminals who attempt to disarm or grab officers while fleeing are guilty of this, even if bare handed. Officers should refrain from using lethal means to subdue the criminal if possible.

"To use physical force against a Department Head or member of Security without the apparent intent to kill them."

How harsh is the crime of "Assault of an Officer"?

Attention security officers! Stop bashing those assistants for printing a multitool at autolathe! Stop abusing clown for slipping you!
You all will take your Space Law test now, it will determine how well you know the most important document of Nanotrasen!

If you don't get at least half right - shame on you!
(Based on TGstation Space Law)