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Sam Wilks
Feb 125 min read
The Role of Predictive Policing in Crime Reduction
Criminals thrive in environments where information is siloed.
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Sam Wilks
Feb 104 min read
How Liars Reveal Themselves: Recognizing Deceptive Behaviours in Security Screening
Recognising deception is not about suspicion but about clarity.
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Sam Wilks
Feb 95 min read
Criminal Thinking Patterns: Understanding the Mindset of a Threat Actor
Threat actors do not operate randomly. Their behaviour is predictable, their rationalisations identifiable, and their escalation patterns
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Sam Wilks
Feb 84 min read
The Science of Human Behaviour: Profiling for Security and Safety
If a society fails to equip its security professionals with the tools of behavioural analysis, it does not just invite risk, itguarantees it
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Sam Wilks
Feb 511 min read
The Cloward-Piven Playbook: How Activists Overwhelm the System for Power
For too long, the productive members of society have subsidised their own subjugation.
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Sam Wilks
Feb 13 min read
Understanding Crowd Psychology for Effective Event Security
Event security is not about control, it is about facilitation.
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Sam Wilks
Jan 313 min read
Identifying Potential Lone Actor Threats in Crowds
Lone actors thrive on complacency, but they falter in the face of a security force that understands human behaviour
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Sam Wilks
Nov 15, 20246 min read
The Role of NGOs in Sustaining Crime for Profit
For too long, NGOs in the Northern Territory have operated within a structure that profits from high crime rates.
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Sam Wilks
Oct 31, 20244 min read
Maximising Security through Environmental Design some Practical Insights for Today’s Security Industry
By taking the lead in these proactive measures, security professionals elevate their role beyond mere guardianship.
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Sam Wilks
Oct 30, 20245 min read
Visual Inspection Techniques for Enhancing Public Safety
Visual inspection is an art as much as it is a science.
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Sam Wilks
Oct 23, 20245 min read
The Ethical Implications of Profiling in Security
In an industry where the stakes are high, and decisions need to be made in a matter of seconds, the pressure can be immense.
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Sam Wilks
Aug 17, 202411 min read
The 100 terms used to recognise Evil
As a result, the gradual acceptance of immorality as acceptable or even virtuous marks the transition from freedom to slavery.
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Sam Wilks
Aug 2, 20244 min read
The Impact of Polarisation on Foreign Policy
In today's interconnected world, the internal dynamics of a country significantly shape its foreign policy and international relations....
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Sam Wilks
Aug 1, 20244 min read
The Role of Populism in Political Polarisation
By prioritising the needs of ordinary citizens over the interests of a privileged few, political leaders can reduce polarisation
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Sam Wilks
Jun 24, 20243 min read
The Evolution of Security Industry Automation
IT is a tool to improve business processes, not a solution in and of itself.
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Sam Wilks
Jun 23, 20244 min read
Decline of Personal Responsibility in Society
Socially, the erosion of personal responsibility undermines community cohesion and trust.
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Sam Wilks
Jun 1, 20244 min read
Sex Trafficking and NGOs: The Unthinkable Connection
The involvement of NGOs in sex trafficking represents a profound betrayal of trust and a stark reminder of the systemic vulnerabilities.
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Sam Wilks
May 24, 20245 min read
Legal Perspectives on Government Overreach in Welfare Administration
law-and-order approach to welfare administration has included measures such as compulsory income management and punitive responses
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Sam Wilks
May 22, 20244 min read
The Historical Roots and Contemporary Application of the Cloward-Piven Strategy in Australia
Overloading public systems not only strains fiscal budgets but also places immense pressure on societal cohesion.
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Sam Wilks
May 13, 20242 min read
Strategies for Preventing Workplace Violence
Training for managers and supervisors should emphasise supporting employees through their difficulties
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