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Originally Posted by Holmesian Feline

Simon quietly observed her join him in the more casual seating, awaiting where it was the woman wanted to begin with their discussion. There was the chance that what had transpired down on Level 2 during her visit would come up first and foremost and the auror-turned-security man was as ready as he could be in that case. Everything else was relatively straightforward and things he planned on sharing anyhow given the change of command of the ministry.

“Well there are the more obvious measures,” he started first, most of them long-standing in the history of the ministry. “These include but aren’t limited to the wand weighing and scanning…the random periodic patrols around the various areas of the ministry. Mostly performed by security though other members of the MLE have been helpful at times.” And not helpful at others, the years that a certain department head that had taken over from Emily came to mind. Simon had had to smooth over more than enough feathers and put out enough fires for something that was supposed to HELP his division.

“Then there are the more exterior measures, securing against any vulnerabilities such as the ways we used or considered using when locked out of the Ministry a few years back.” Including the one concerning the very office they were seated in this very moment. If they could use it to get it, it could have been used by others if charms and protocols weren’t added. Discreetly of course given the muggle world that surrounded them.

As for observations and recommendations…

“I wonder if perhaps something could be put in place between levels to individually contain them if necessary.” Level 9 and 10 had a bit more security than the rest due to the nature of what they did but the rest were pretty open. “That way if something goes wrong with creatures from Level four, brooms from Level 6, suspects coming from Level 2 or anything else for that matter, they could be cut off from escape with more efficiency. “

Althea listened attentively, not being one to ask questions if she didn't truly seek the answers. And too, it was a good measure of how suitable the young man in front of her would be for her needs too, and those of the Ministry itself of course. She required more than simple adequacy, which she was wholly aware was often the state of things in the past. So far though, she was pleased.

"I would like a full, detailed report on my desk as soon as you are able regarding all measures currently in place, as well as your personal assessment of the effectiveness of each, and your recommendations such as this individual containment concept - which I absolutely agree with. If something of this nature is implemented, then lockdown drills will need to be run so that employees will know how to respond. If you require time or manpower to make up to date assessments, please take what is necessary, there is room in the budget for this, so if you need to have Gideon excuse others from their regular duties to help out, this can be arranged, but speak to him directly if you find the workload is too much or if you need to put together an action team to work on this." She said, pausing to see if he had all of that.

It would be excellent preparation for the upcoming, yet-to-be-officially-announced summit. Gideon would have to have Simon put a team together for that too, with appropriate employees from Accidents and Catastrophes working alongside. Interdepartmental cooperation was so important, after all.

"And on a smaller scale, you're aware of the construction here on level one I'm sure. I'll send you a report of the layout and structural changes for your perusal, as well as the charmed measures I myself am putting in place for security purposes."