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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
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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
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Understanding Crowd Psychology for Effective Event Security
Event security is not about control, it is about facilitation.

Sam Wilks
Feb 23 min read
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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

Sam Wilks
Feb 13 min read
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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
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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
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Visual Inspection Techniques for Enhancing Public Safety
Visual inspection is an art as much as it is a science.

Sam Wilks
Oct 31, 20245 min read
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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.

Sam Wilks
Oct 24, 20245 min read
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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.

Sam Wilks
Aug 18, 202411 min read
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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....

Sam Wilks
Aug 3, 20244 min read
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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

Sam Wilks
Aug 2, 20244 min read
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The Evolution of Security Industry Automation
IT is a tool to improve business processes, not a solution in and of itself.

Sam Wilks
Jun 25, 20243 min read
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Decline of Personal Responsibility in Society
Socially, the erosion of personal responsibility undermines community cohesion and trust.

Sam Wilks
Jun 23, 20244 min read
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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.

Sam Wilks
Jun 1, 20244 min read
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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

Sam Wilks
May 24, 20245 min read
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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.

Sam Wilks
May 22, 20244 min read
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Strategies for Preventing Workplace Violence
Training for managers and supervisors should emphasise supporting employees through their difficulties

Sam Wilks
May 14, 20242 min read
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The Psychological Profile of Modern Revolutionary Movements
The philosophy of Solzhenitsyn and Dostoevsky provides cautionary tales of the dangers inherent in revolutionary fervour.

Sam Wilks
May 6, 20243 min read
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Detecting Surveillance
In the evolving tapestry of modern society, the issue of surveillance straddles the thin line between safeguarding the public and...

Sam Wilks
Apr 22, 20243 min read
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The Art of Observation
Observation is not a passive act; it demands continuous, conscious effort. It's about maintaining a sharp awareness of one's surroundings.

Sam Wilks
Apr 21, 20243 min read
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