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Securing Our Communities
In securing our communities, our greatest responsibility lies not merely in responding to crime but in proactively establishing environments that discourage its genesis.

Sam Wilks
Apr 20, 20253 min read


Integrating Economic Insight with Local Priorities
Public policy must be shaped by those who live with its consequences. Southern green activists neither build nor repair, they obstruct.

Sam Wilks
Apr 19, 20253 min read


Policy Paths for the NT
To drive meaningful local prosperity, Northern Territory policymakers must courageously pursue the path of economic freedom.

Sam Wilks
Apr 19, 20253 min read


Building a Safer Future
To build a safer future, we must begin with an inconvenient truth: crime is not caused by poverty or oppression, it is enabled by weakness.

Sam Wilks
Apr 18, 20253 min read


The Future of Democracy Down Under
Public trust is fostered not by vague promises or grandiose schemes, but through a transparent commitment to limited yet effective governance.

Sam Wilks
Apr 18, 20253 min read


Reshaping Public Policy
Compassion without consequence is cruelty to the innocent.

Sam Wilks
Apr 17, 20253 min read


New Political Priorities in the NT
The NT’s political landscape needs fewer professional sympathizers and more unapologetic custodians of justice, merit, and security.

Sam Wilks
Apr 17, 20253 min read


Charting a Course for Fairness and Opportunity in the NT
Rethinking governance in the Northern Territory calls for a clear-eyed look at what is best for its people.

Sam Wilks
Apr 16, 20254 min read


How to Conduct Practical Exercises for Security Teams
I personally believe practical exercises are the cornerstone of effective security team training.

Sam Wilks
Apr 2, 20255 min read


Promises Over Prudence. How Political Short-Termism Is Starving Australia’s Future
Inflation is the price we pay today, stagnation is the cost we’ll bear tomorrow.

Sam Wilks
Apr 2, 20257 min read


Six Laws, Zero Impact - NT CLP’s Reform Flop Exposed
This isn’t law and order, it’s a bottleneck masquerading as resolve.

Sam Wilks
Mar 12, 20256 min read


From Bad to Worse - NT’s Economic Balance Spawns Bloated Bureaucracy
The newly elected government had a chance to break this cycle. They rode into power on promises of change.

Sam Wilks
Mar 11, 20255 min read


How Effective Are Zero-Tolerance Policies in Reducing Crime?
arguably criminal actions, obstructions and efforts by the judiciary and the NGO’s a predictable result.

Sam Wilks
Mar 10, 20255 min read


Evaluating the Effectiveness of Security Measures in Loss Prevention
By empowering others, we empower the world.

Sam Wilks
Mar 9, 20258 min read


The Psychology of Theft: Motivations Behind Shoplifting
The environment itself amplifies these impulses.

Sam Wilks
Mar 9, 20255 min read


What type of target?
Understanding these classifications allows surveillance teams to tailor their operations effectively.

Sam Wilks
Mar 7, 20252 min read


How Economic Growth Reduces Crime in Urban Areas
One of the primary drivers of crime is lack of opportunity.

Sam Wilks
Mar 7, 20254 min read


The true cost of Aid
Good intentions cannot justify ignorance or overlook harmful outcomes.

Sam Wilks
Mar 6, 20255 min read


Can Crime Mapping Technology Make Cities Safer?
Crime mapping relies on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to track and analyse criminal activity.

Sam Wilks
Mar 4, 20255 min read


The Role of Faith-Based Organizations in Crime Reduction
Faith-based institutions also create tightly knit communities, providing a sense of belonging and deterring criminal behaviour.

Sam Wilks
Mar 3, 20254 min read
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