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How Liars Reveal Themselves: Recognizing Deceptive Behaviours in Security Screening
Recognising deception is not about suspicion but about clarity.

Sam Wilks
Feb 114 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

Sam Wilks
Feb 105 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

Sam Wilks
Feb 94 min read


Temporary vs. Permanent Security Barriers: Pros and Cons
The decision between temporary and permanent security barriers should not be reduced to a binary choice.

Sam Wilks
Feb 83 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.

Sam Wilks
Feb 511 min read


The Misinformation Bill, A Trojan Horse for Censorship?
However, we will need to accept that their presence (police) onsite may now be to lawfully escalate public anger,

Sam Wilks
Nov 17, 20245 min read


The Paradox of Benevolence
The security industry, as a true defender of public safety, can be a force for genuine reform.

Sam Wilks
Nov 16, 20248 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.

Sam Wilks
Nov 15, 20246 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.

Sam Wilks
Nov 1, 20244 min read


Designing Safe Parking Lots
This approach to parking lot design reflects a deeper understanding of human behaviour and economic incentives in public spaces.

Sam Wilks
Aug 28, 20244 min read


Human Rights Violations and Legal Recourse
The ineffectiveness of legal recourse in instances of human rights violations at home is a significant concern that undermines the rule of l

Sam Wilks
Jul 31, 20245 min read


Surveillance, Privacy, and Legal Boundaries: The Tension Between Safety and Civil Liberties
The examples from Australia illustrate the real-world consequences of surveillance overreach.

Sam Wilks
Jul 29, 20244 min read


A look at the CLP's proposition to deal with Crime in the 2024 coming election
the CLP’s plan includes some potentially positive initiatives, it largely reflects a reactive approach to crime rather than a proactive

Sam Wilks
Jul 23, 20246 min read


Analysis of the (NT) Green Party's Crime Policies in the Northern Territory
Green Party's crime policies, while well-intentioned, are rooted in ideological frameworks that prioritise collective rights over individual

Sam Wilks
Jul 23, 20249 min read


Analysis of NT Labor Policies and the proposition for past 2024
the failure of NT Labor’s policies to reduce crime in the Northern Territory can be attributed to a misalignment of resources.

Sam Wilks
Jul 23, 20243 min read


Understanding Personal Security
Personal security is not just about rigid protocols or sophisticated technology; it is about adopting a mindset that prioritises safety

Sam Wilks
Jun 29, 20243 min read


The Victim Mentality in Politics
In addressing the victim mentality, we must emphasise policies that encourage self-reliance, meritocracy, and unity.

Sam Wilks
Jun 28, 20244 min read


Navigating Social Media
Leadership within social media companies plays a critical role in setting standards for responsible use.

Sam Wilks
Jun 27, 20243 min read


Decline of Personal Responsibility in Society
Socially, the erosion of personal responsibility undermines community cohesion and trust.

Sam Wilks
Jun 23, 20244 min read


The Evolution of Patrols in Security
As Eugene O’Neill the playwright aptly noted, “The past is the present, isn’t it? It’s the future, too.”

Sam Wilks
Jun 23, 20243 min read
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