Posted by Civilian Joseph Karlson (Police Commissioner) in Protection Comes in Many Forms (Tag Karlson)

Posted by Civilian Caitlyn Dillon (Director, The House Sanctuary) in Protection Comes in Many Forms (Tag Karlson)

Posted by Civilian Joseph Karlson (Police Commissioner) in Protection Comes in Many Forms (Tag Karlson)
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Feel free to contact me whenever, I am attaching my office hours and my secretary’s contact info. Also if you prefer we can meet elsewhere, the Government tower isn’t everyone’s preferred meeting place. If times outside these hours fit better let me know as I can also host at my house.

Regards
Jósef Karlson, PhD
Police Commissioner Oed V

Commissioner Karlson

The Beck had arrived and the ship offloaded and people moved into temporary housing on the lands that the McKenzie-Edmans had purchased. It was going to be a lot of work. It gave Caitlyn a sense of purpose and pride. They had worked hard over the months to help people get used to living more roughly for the foreseeable future. Now that the trip was over, however, it was not time to relax. One of the first things though was to set up all the various meetings that had been agreed upon. It would take time to set up facilities and contacts and such. Putting it off would not make it go faster.

Caitlyn sent a message to the Commissioner’s secretary to request a meeting for herself and Ashran, since he handled security. She was eager for this meeting and having safe ways to get help to those that needed it.

Dillon, Director, The House Sanctuary

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Dillon received an invite to meet with the Commissioner. She had the choice of three timeslots over the next few days. 0900 and 1200 at his office in the government building or 1700 if she preferred a more public meeting. Those slots were available for the next three days.

Commissioner Karlson

Caitlyn talked over the options with Ashran and they chose 1200 at the commissioner’s office. That would allow them to help get things started for the day and give them plenty of time incase the meeting ran over. Caitlyn trusted police and Ashran was quite at home with them as well.

On the indicated day, Ashran escorted her back to the government tower. They checked in with security and then took the lift to the indicated floor. Caitlyn kept her hand on Ashran’s arm as he guided her through the busy outer area and were escorted back to the Commissioner’s secretary. “Good afternoon. I’m Caitlyn Dillon and this is Ashran Th’rialnek. We have a 1200 meeting with Commissioner Karlson,” she quietly told the woman, her gaze direct, but not quite in the right place.

Dillon, Director, The House Sanctuary

The secretary stood up, walking past her desk to open the door “Welcome Madame Dillon, the Commissioner is ready for you.

Once inside the Open space of the commissioner’s office, Dillon could hear the door close behind her followed by a soft voice just in front of her, a gentle baritone with the qualities of a grandfather “Fröken Dillon” The unfamiliar title an affectation of his native language “It is good to finally meet you” Joseph gave Ashran a nod and a friendly smile, gesturing him to the two seats available for them.

“Commissioner Karlson. It is a pleasure to meet you as well. This is Ashran Th’rialnek. He is in charge of Security for The House, so I asked him to accompany me.”

The Andorian bowed his head slightly, “I am honored to meet you, Sir.” He helped Caitlyn to a seat and then sat after she did.

Once the pair was seated Joseph finally allowed himself to sit “There is a cup on my desk approximately thirty centimetres in front of you, surface level five centimetres to your left. Would you care for some coffee or tea?” He asked. Joseph was very precise in his dealings with those lacking sight as his experience had mostly been with soldiers who’d lost their sight, precision was important.

Commissioner Karlson

“Coffee would be wonderful. Thank you,” Caitlyn’s gaze was direct, but slightly off of meeting his gaze. She was eager to be there and relaxed, but the Commissioner would notice she was nervous as well.

Ashran was relaxed but watchful. He cared the alertness and comfort of self of someone who had served and protected for most of his life. “Nothing for me thank you.”

Dillon, Director, The House Sanctuary

Joseph grabbed the porcelain coffee pot and poured into two cups, the one he’d described to Caitlyn and one on his side. He took a moment to assess the Andorian mostly out of habit than anything serious “Onto business? he asked.

Commissioner Karlson

When she heard the sound of the pot touching the desk, Caitlyn reached for the cup and carefully brought it to her lips, taking a sip. “Thank you, this is very good.” She set the cup down with the same care. “Yes. When we corresponded we discussed an officer to coordinate with. You also mentioned advice on security and real estate. We have, or will have, a residence, but Governor Hyrushi suggested we have a more public office.” She reached for the cup again, enjoying the warmth. “I will admit that the prospect makes me anxious.”

Dillon, Director, The House Sanctuary

Joseph considered for a moment “I understand that. The Governor’s suggestion is not a bad one but I do have a suggestion on that front” He took a sip of his coffee “If you do plan to have public offices have them be an entirely separate entity from your group proper. No direct connection to anything, no physical trail between the two for security reasons. Hire locally to have someone be more publically available for information and guidance” Joseph pressed on his desk, no visible button but still there was a chime =^=Sav, please send for Pangolin=^= He received an affirmative from his secretary, and the channel was closed “Having the House remain word of mouth has positives but a public office can help with outreach. Where I’m from there was a similar group that had a shelter whose location was hidden despite any number of people who were aware of it but did not speak of it almost entirely by social contract.”

Commissioner Karlson

Ashran’s antenna stood up straight. “Two seperate locations would be best. The question becomes where to have a more public face and security for it. On Earth our ‘public’ face was Cuyler Edman and his clan. People went to them and then came to us. They acted as the buffer. There are only the five of us, we may need to hire, but that will require background checks.”

“That is a process we need to check on as well. We require background checks for all residence and staff. We didn’t used to, until someone posed as a victim to reach one of our residents,” Caitlyn added.

Dillon, Director, The House Sanctuary

Joseph nodded and spoke at the same time “Of course” He said to Caitlyn before turning to Ashran “Regarding your public offices, you have a number of options. I’d recommend a location around the Government district facing the Residential district. Somewhere with private access hidden from view. Regarding your public face that depends on what you are looking for. Do you require a public face that is known or unknown? Are there specific qualifications you’d need?”

Commissioner Karlson

Ashran lightly touched the back of Caitlyn’s hand for her to answer. “That is a question I am not sure of. Cuyler Edman and his people came to the role by tradition, really. Their clan has a centuries long history of taking in those in need of a safe haven. This spread of word of mouth and eventually they built the House for those that wanted a more hidden refuge than their village. I suppose if I had to assign personality traits it would be someone who is approachable and not capable if being bullied. Someone to work in the more public office that people won’t be afraid to approach.”

Dillon, Director, The House Sanctuary