SnitchSeeker.com - View Single Post

Cassirin · 01-18-2015, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Becky

How could the woman say they'd put their heads together when the only thing she listened to was a recording of her own voice??? When Gid spoke again, she focused and smiled at him. "I would bring back the checks at the door of the Ministry and make it so that MLE have more power in the street to stop and check people if they're suspicious of them. I would suggest doing more background checks on people applying for jobs that have sensitive information involved." she shrugged. "And constantly checking those who are in those positions."

Examples? "Chizpurfles got into the Ministry. Does anyone know how? That's one thing I would really like to know, and I would most certainly have all deliveries to the Ministry screened and ensure that we know where anything in the Ministry actually came from."

Yeah, for sure, Genevieve liked the idea that Aurors could have more autonomy out in the Wizarding public, although the side of her brain that spoke sensibly and with reason (and sounded like her mother) knew there was a fine line between stopping someone for being up to something and stopping someone because you thought they were up to something. It was called profiling, and it wasn't something they wanted to bring into the MLE if they could help it.

"There already are some security clearances in place, but it never hurts to be cautious. Of course, once you've jumped through the hoops of being hired, the assumption is that you're no longer a liability. Do you believe there are any positions that require an increased level of clearance?"

As for the chizpurfle example, she was dismissing it as a non-starter. That was like blaming the MLE for mold spores in the elevator shaft. MLE didn't handle environmental hazards and couldn't have stopped the pests from appearing. "It sounds like your proposal is really more about having security be a concern for every department, isn't it? Rather than an expectation that Security would know how to handle plant or creature samples?"

Quote:

Originally Posted by lemon

He did manage to catch an earful of a fellow candidate's words, though, and he had a little to add. "The measures that you plan to implement are coincidentally already in place, Ms. Yenorin. There is a security checkpoint in the Ministry's Atrium that has a wand-weigher and an officer stationed at it. Workers from MLE's Security Office are also positioned in the Atrium and near the Golden Gates at all times of the day, and they always check visitors." Just in case she was wondering.

"As for the chizpurfle situation, I'm sure you know about the somewhat recent mutant scare? Those were most likely let inside by the creatures rounded up in various areas and brought into the Ministry." They were parasites, after all. "I think it was mentioned in the Prophet, though in less detail." And he did know more, due to the fact that he currently worked in the Ministry and all. But did anyone read the paper?

Of course, he had his own ideas about how to deal with all of these issues, but he'd wait until he was approached.

It was very nice to hear from Mr. Clark, since he'd arrived after Genevieve asked her questions. She offered him a hand as well. Mystery man, wasn't he? And he looked SO dapper in his jacket. And he was really well researched, which the former Ravenclaw appreciated.

"What are your thoughts about security, Mr. Clark? You've been employed at the Ministry for some time, under various leadership styles. How could we approve? Or, as the other candidates suggested, do you feel that you could better utilize MLE?"

Quote:

Originally Posted by lazykitty

"Yes, I realize that there are more people in the MLE than just the YATI, Ms. Branxton," she HAD gotten her start in Britain in that department, after all. "and that the Auror's and MLES' responsibilities don't include 'babysitting the building' as you put it. Which is why I agreed that wand weighers and such should get self-defense training; so that they would be responsible for protection of the building." Now, was that straightened out now? Or did she have to explain further, use smaller words, maybe?

The fact that she was having to explain to an Auror where their security was lax just revealed how much trouble the British MLE was in. Emily, what were you making your people do if not their jobs? Make yours and Legend's coffee? "There are so many examples that I don't know where to start. The Cult of Walpurgis' takeover, the zombie spore invasion," which she still had bad memories of to this very day, "the chizpurfle infestation and the beating up of a reporter by an Auror." Hi Simon! "Now, I believe that the Cult situation was handled in the best way possible, and that the spore problem was more down to the Environmental Department, though it would've been nice to have some help in finding those people," that last part was said under her breath with a pointed look at both Emily and Simon, who she spotted in the crowd "but the chirzpurfle infestation? Having the MLE in a subway section where they'd be more at risk of being caught out by Muggles? I would've found an abadoned warehouse away from town, something away from muggles. And attacking a reporter? That Auror would've found himself on desk duty for a long time, not promoted to head of security." Yes, that's right people, your head of security attacked someone. Basically, the MLE was in such disrepair that she didn't think it would ever get fixed.

Emily was floating around on the perimeter of Genevieve's vision, which kept the young Auror from reacting with her gut. Impulse control had never been a strength, although she'd improved dramatically from her days at Hogwarts. Having her boss watching left Genevieves only option to be as diplomatic as possible, although she didn't agree with Carter's assessment of MLE and the Auror office at all.

Instead, she tilted her head and smiled slightly, asking, "The head of security manages the wand weighing, and he's a fully trained Auror. Very skilled at self defense. Perhaps he and the other Aurors who rotate in and out of that office have the training you're referring to, and it's just a matter of making sure everyone is at the same level of competency?" It wasn't like the doors were hanging open and letting everyone in, or that they were putting unpaid interns on the front desk.

Did they have unpaid interns? How miserable.

"I'm afraid I don't agree with you about the chizpurfle incident, but I would be interested in you answering the question I posted to Ms. Yenorin. Is your desire that security really be a concern in every department, rather than the responsibility of MLE? The chizpurfles were a pest infestation, entirely unrelated to any MLE protocol, but security protocols in A&C might have prevented the problem. It's hard to say, what with hindsight making it all seem so clear now. But as for our subway section, it was probably the best guarded and warded temporary headquarters in all of Britain. The fact that no Muggles found it or were even remotely suspicious of extra activity says a lot. It's easy to worry about things that could have gone wrong, but that nothing did is very indicative, don't you think?"

She wasn't quite sure about the incident with Simon, and she hoped he'd step up and speak to it himself if he wanted to clear the air. It hadn't gone on the books, so it was likely one of those personal tiffs. Genevieve had more than a few people she'd like to punch in the face, so she didn't blame him. Made him a lot more interesting, actually.

01-18-2015, 05:01 AM	#21 (permalink)
Cassirin Site Manager MO Manticore Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nom nom nom Posts: 43,197 Hogwarts RPG Name: Mercer Branxton Ravenclaw Seventh Year Ministry RPG Name: Genevieve James Minister's Office x7 x8	Sorry about the delay <3 Made of Awesome \| Ern-la the Best-wa \| TZ's Apogee Quote: Originally Posted by Becky How could the woman say they'd put their heads together when the only thing she listened to was a recording of her own voice??? When Gid spoke again, she focused and smiled at him. "I would bring back the checks at the door of the Ministry and make it so that MLE have more power in the street to stop and check people if they're suspicious of them. I would suggest doing more background checks on people applying for jobs that have sensitive information involved." she shrugged. "And constantly checking those who are in those positions." Examples? "Chizpurfles got into the Ministry. Does anyone know how? That's one thing I would really like to know, and I would most certainly have all deliveries to the Ministry screened and ensure that we know where anything in the Ministry actually came from." Yeah, for sure, Genevieve liked the idea that Aurors could have more autonomy out in the Wizarding public, although the side of her brain that spoke sensibly and with reason (and sounded like her mother) knew there was a fine line between stopping someone for being up to something and stopping someone because you thought they were up to something. It was called profiling, and it wasn't something they wanted to bring into the MLE if they could help it. "There already are some security clearances in place, but it never hurts to be cautious. Of course, once you've jumped through the hoops of being hired, the assumption is that you're no longer a liability. Do you believe there are any positions that require an increased level of clearance?" As for the chizpurfle example, she was dismissing it as a non-starter. That was like blaming the MLE for mold spores in the elevator shaft. MLE didn't handle environmental hazards and couldn't have stopped the pests from appearing. "It sounds like your proposal is really more about having security be a concern for every department, isn't it? Rather than an expectation that Security would know how to handle plant or creature samples?" Quote: Originally Posted by lemon He did manage to catch an earful of a fellow candidate's words, though, and he had a little to add. "The measures that you plan to implement are coincidentally already in place, Ms. Yenorin. There is a security checkpoint in the Ministry's Atrium that has a wand-weigher and an officer stationed at it. Workers from MLE's Security Office are also positioned in the Atrium and near the Golden Gates at all times of the day, and they always check visitors." Just in case she was wondering. "As for the chizpurfle situation, I'm sure you know about the somewhat recent mutant scare? Those were most likely let inside by the creatures rounded up in various areas and brought into the Ministry." They were parasites, after all. "I think it was mentioned in the Prophet, though in less detail." And he did know more, due to the fact that he currently worked in the Ministry and all. But did anyone read the paper? Of course, he had his own ideas about how to deal with all of these issues, but he'd wait until he was approached. It was very nice to hear from Mr. Clark, since he'd arrived after Genevieve asked her questions. She offered him a hand as well. Mystery man, wasn't he? And he looked SO dapper in his jacket. And he was really well researched, which the former Ravenclaw appreciated. "What are your thoughts about security, Mr. Clark? You've been employed at the Ministry for some time, under various leadership styles. How could we approve? Or, as the other candidates suggested, do you feel that you could better utilize MLE?" Quote: Originally Posted by lazykitty "Yes, I realize that there are more people in the MLE than just the YATI, Ms. Branxton," she HAD gotten her start in Britain in that department, after all. "and that the Auror's and MLES' responsibilities don't include 'babysitting the building' as you put it. Which is why I agreed that wand weighers and such should get self-defense training; so that they would be responsible for protection of the building." Now, was that straightened out now? Or did she have to explain further, use smaller words, maybe? The fact that she was having to explain to an Auror where their security was lax just revealed how much trouble the British MLE was in. Emily, what were you making your people do if not their jobs? Make yours and Legend's coffee? "There are so many examples that I don't know where to start. The Cult of Walpurgis' takeover, the zombie spore invasion," which she still had bad memories of to this very day, "the chizpurfle infestation and the beating up of a reporter by an Auror." Hi Simon! "Now, I believe that the Cult situation was handled in the best way possible, and that the spore problem was more down to the Environmental Department, though it would've been nice to have some help in finding those people," that last part was said under her breath with a pointed look at both Emily and Simon, who she spotted in the crowd "but the chirzpurfle infestation? Having the MLE in a subway section where they'd be more at risk of being caught out by Muggles? I would've found an abadoned warehouse away from town, something away from muggles. And attacking a reporter? That Auror would've found himself on desk duty for a long time, not promoted to head of security." Yes, that's right people, your head of security attacked someone. Basically, the MLE was in such disrepair that she didn't think it would ever get fixed. Emily was floating around on the perimeter of Genevieve's vision, which kept the young Auror from reacting with her gut. Impulse control had never been a strength, although she'd improved dramatically from her days at Hogwarts. Having her boss watching left Genevieves only option to be as diplomatic as possible, although she didn't agree with Carter's assessment of MLE and the Auror office at all. Instead, she tilted her head and smiled slightly, asking, "The head of security manages the wand weighing, and he's a fully trained Auror. Very skilled at self defense. Perhaps he and the other Aurors who rotate in and out of that office have the training you're referring to, and it's just a matter of making sure everyone is at the same level of competency?" It wasn't like the doors were hanging open and letting everyone in, or that they were putting unpaid interns on the front desk. Did they have unpaid interns? How miserable. "I'm afraid I don't agree with you about the chizpurfle incident, but I would be interested in you answering the question I posted to Ms. Yenorin. Is your desire that security really be a concern in every department, rather than the responsibility of MLE? The chizpurfles were a pest infestation, entirely unrelated to any MLE protocol, but security protocols in A&C might have prevented the problem. It's hard to say, what with hindsight making it all seem so clear now. But as for our subway section, it was probably the best guarded and warded temporary headquarters in all of Britain. The fact that no Muggles found it or were even remotely suspicious of extra activity says a lot. It's easy to worry about things that could have gone wrong, but that nothing did is very indicative, don't you think?" She wasn't quite sure about the incident with Simon, and she hoped he'd step up and speak to it himself if he wanted to clear the air. It hadn't gone on the books, so it was likely one of those personal tiffs. Genevieve had more than a few people she'd like to punch in the face, so she didn't blame him. Made him a lot more interesting, actually. __________________ ★ Dawn ★ Awakening ★ Spiritual ★ Hopeful ★ Honest