120th shot

[guardianed]

Comments

[private to Department Heads & Warden;]

[draculinaseras]

I was thinking that we should leave some sort of a mailbox for those who would like to apply. I'd like people applying to have some manner of military background or experience in law enforcement if they want to be in active duty. Any other that has a desire to do clerical work should just go through a reference and background check.

[private to Riza Hawkeye]

Thank you. This gives your end of the story much more weight.

[private to Department Heads & Warden;]

[guardianed]

That seems prudent; for those going on active duty, I had thought that some demonstration of expertise with a department head for those non-civilian applicants might also be wise, considering the variation in skills from world to world.

Active duty participants should probably also have a reference if they can, I presume?

[private to Seras Victoria]

The library seemed to be reluctant to give me anything more than that on the subject, my apologies.

[private to Department Heads & Warden;]

[draculinaseras]

You mean like some sort of a comprehension test? That could work. For a gauge of skill as well as seeing if they are capable.

Yes, I want everyone to have at least two. As much as I'd like those to be people they're not related to I don't believe that part can be helped.

[private to Riza Hawkeye]

I think that is enough. Don't worry.

[private to Department Heads & Warden;]

[guardianed]

Something like that- some member of the force with the closest skill set to theirs could judge their skill and capability.

Of course. New arrivals may have problems unless they know people from their world, but that can't really be helped either. ...Members of the force would be counted as references or no?

[private to Seras Victoria]

I shall try my best to keep this from interfering with the police again.

Department Head Filter

[bright_shield]

While we're much better off than before, I still think we're a bit understaffed for the size of this city, especially considering how any of us can fall out of it at any moment.

I'd still keep an eye out for anyone who wants to help and might have a useful skill, whether they have prior experience with the military and police or not. But above all, the people who are recruited need to be trustworthy. The last thing we need is for some member to be dragging the entire force's reputation through the mud or infiltrating it for some darker purpose. We had quite enough of that already.Which brings up something that I've been thinking for awhile-- if we have enough members to spare, then perhaps some people can actually be specifically assigned the task of background checking new recruits? I try to go through the back entries of anyone who comes to me about joining, but beyond that, someone who could check up on references and whatever reputation that person might have

Department Head Filter

[guardianed]

Certainly- but it's not nearly as much of an emergency as before as we stand. But yes, we certainly have the possibility of exit to deal with, although generally departures don't tend to be en masse, I don't think.

The problem is how to figure out who's trustworthy and who's not, especially with new arrivals. But very much so. I'd much prefer a group of people that I can trust to a group of the powerful. This sounds so familiar-

That's definitely something to think about- we'd need to find someone everyone can agree is trustworthy to do that; but that's a decent idea.

I actually don't mind speaking to all the new recruits- although having a firmer process to put them through after they speak to me would be ideal.

Department Head Filter

[bright_shield]

There's tracking down people from the same world or finding various people that the possible recruit has been interacting with. Generally it's a quite a bit of legwork and there's no guarantee that any references or witnesses are completely telling the truth. If someone is completely new to the city, it might be best to hold off a few weeks so that they would have some sort of trail to follow. It's something that the investigative branches are probably best equipped to deal with.

If we have the proper time and resources, I'd be inclined to give most possible recruits who aren't obviously unacceptable a trial run for a bit, before officially letting them join with full access to everything.

Department Head Filter

[guardianed]

There's no guarantee that anyone's telling the truth. Watching interactions is generally a fairly good tell, if there's no one from their home world.

A trial period is a good option. And two weeks or so will give us a chance to see how they interact with the City.

Let's see if Intel has the means to set up a second, more stringent police filter, say for active duty officers and department heads only.

[guardianed]

It won't be long, I hope.

See if you can work on those pointers I gave you- I can tell you've been working at it.

[guardianed]

Glad to hear it. It's a fairly convenient place to practice. I'm out there frequently.

filtered :: department heads & warden

[sideralis]

Whatever the reasons behind your need for a selection process: Ophelia is the counterexample.

filtered :: department heads & warden

[guardianed]

Oh?

filtered :: department heads & warden

[sideralis]

The choice of subordinates should be left to division commanders.

The responsibility also.

filtered :: department heads & warden

[guardianed]

That's not counter to what I'm requesting. I'm requesting a standardization of the process.

By division commanders you're referring to your position and mine, I presume, rather than the departments under my jurisdiction.

Dept Heads & Warden Filter;

[not_alaska]

That's definitely an excellent idea, it was one of the concerns I had signing up for the police force in the first place. A background check should be a good starting point, but it's also true that we should have some physical testing as well. Perhaps a probation period as well. I can't help but think of all the years I spent in getting all the training and background checks necessary to be a federal agent.

[Private]

Also, before Kuchiki brings it up, he's worried about getting funding from the deities. I managed to convince him that it was definitely on your list of priorities so I apologize in advance if he bugs you about it.

Dept Heads & Warden Filter;

[guardianed]

It looks like we've decided background checks are going to be started up- or at the very least references. Personally, I'd like to be assured that the active force members can bring a definite skill to the force, and won't be a liability.

Riou brought up the idea of a probationary period of a couple weeks to help with determining the trustworthiness of new arrivals; I'm inclined to like the idea.

[private]

Is that what it is? It seemed he was just worried about being denied officers.

Oh, good. I'll remember to be concerned about it. Wasn't that Seras' thing?

Dept Heads & Warden Filter;

[not_alaska]

Very true. Of course if we tell people they're on probation they'll likely do their best to hide anything incriminating.

[Private]

It probably is, I don't know how far she's gotten with it.

[ooc: the mun is an idiot and didn't bother to check if she said Seras or Riza in the convo with Byakuya. *headdesk* SORRY. ;_; Yes, it's supposed to be Seras' thing.]

Dept Heads & Warden Filter;

[guardianed]

I'd thought of that, yes.

I wonder how much we could make an active field agents and department heads filter within the existing police filter. That would allow the new recruits to contact us and get some information, but nothing that we didn't want them to see, without stopping the flow of information with the existing force.

[private]

Well, I'll keep an eye out in any case.

[ooc; *pats* No worries! Nothing major~]