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High-Tech Tools: How Modern Technology is Shaping Crowd Control
In our ever-evolving society, the intersection between technology and security has become increasingly pertinent. In the context of crowd...

Sam Wilks
Dec 14, 20233 min read
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Balancing Work and Personal Life in the Security Industry
In the theater of security existence, where the dance of duties and desires unfolds, there lies a delicate balance every individual...

Sam Wilks
Dec 13, 20233 min read
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The Silent Dialogue: Non-Verbal Communication in Conflict Resolution
In the theater of security, where the specter of conflict looms with a certain persistence, the mastery of non-verbal communication...

Sam Wilks
Dec 12, 20233 min read
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Time Management Techniques for the On-Duty Security Officer
In the labyrinthine corridors of time, where seconds merge into minutes, and minutes cascade into hours, the role of the security officer...

Sam Wilks
Dec 11, 20232 min read
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Negotiation Tactics used by Security Personnel
In tense situations where security personnel must act as both protectors and peacekeepers, the application of negotiation tactics becomes...

Sam Wilks
Dec 10, 20233 min read
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The Art of Balance in Crowd Control: A Strategic Perspective for Peaceful Resolution
Interactions between economic ideas, psychological insights, and criminological views lead to a complex plan for peaceful solutions in...

Sam Wilks
Dec 9, 20233 min read
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Patrolling Techniques That Every Officer Should Master
In human endeavours, there exist roles that don't merely demand skills, but an acute understanding of the human psyche and the...

Sam Wilks
Dec 8, 20233 min read
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NT Security Operations Companions Handbooks V.3 11/23
The enclosed NT Security Operation Handbook serves as a crucial resource for security personnel operating within the Northern Territory....

Sam Wilks
Dec 7, 20231 min read
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Mental Health Resources for Security Officers in Australia
In human experiences, there exists an often-neglected realm, a place where the soul is both nurtured and tested—the realm of mental...

Sam Wilks
Dec 6, 20233 min read
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The Psychology of Intimidation and How to Combat It
Intimidation emerges as a shadowy figure, casting its ominous presence, often manipulating the choreography of our responses and...

Sam Wilks
Dec 4, 20232 min read
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The Role of Fear in Preventing Crime
The essence of fear in the context of criminal activity, and its role in its prevention, is a paradox of modern society's mechanisms for...

Sam Wilks
Dec 3, 20233 min read
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The Significance of Understanding Crowd Psychology for Security Officers
In the labyrinth of human existence, where individuals weave their stories and desires, there emerges, every so often, a collective...

Sam Wilks
Dec 1, 20233 min read
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A failure to communicate
To understand why the failure of public consultation on prohibition, a policy with a historical track record of failure, is so...

Sam Wilks
Nov 29, 20233 min read
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Building Trust within the Community: Strategies for Security Personnel
In a vast tapestry of human relationships and social fabrics, trust emerges as the golden thread weaving disparate strands into a...

Sam Wilks
Nov 29, 20233 min read
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Policing and Prohibition in the Northern Territory
In the quest for societal order and safety, governments often resort to measures that, while well-intentioned, lead to unintended and...

Sam Wilks
Nov 28, 20233 min read
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Emotional Intelligence: A Crucial Trait for the Modern Security Officer
In the vast panorama of human attributes, emotional intelligence, often overshadowed by its more celebrated counterpart, cognitive...

Sam Wilks
Nov 27, 20233 min read
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The Gift of Fear: Harnessing Intuition for Public Safety Strategies
Pragmatic wisdom dictates the warp and weft of policy and practice in security providing public safety. Yet, there are skills that tend...

Sam Wilks
Nov 26, 20233 min read
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Key Strategies for Effective Access Control in Sensitive Areas
In the grand mosaic of life, where each tile represents a facet of existence, there are areas that stand out, demanding deeper reverence...

Sam Wilks
Nov 24, 20233 min read
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Navigating the Gray Areas: Use of Force Guidelines
In the vast tapestry of human interactions, there lies a shadowed realm of ambiguity, a domain where decisions are not black or white but...

Sam Wilks
Nov 22, 20233 min read
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Overcoming Threats: A Deep Dive into the Security Protocols at International Airports
Airports, these sprawling citadels of transit, are more than just points of departure and arrival. They are symbolic gates to nations,...

Sam Wilks
Nov 20, 20233 min read
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