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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


Designing Scalable Security Protocols for Events of All Sizes
A competent operator knows the value of teamwork and coordination, relying on well-trained colleagues to execute protocols effectively.

Sam Wilks
Feb 73 min read


The Importance of Risk Assessments in Event Security Planning
By investing in thorough risk assessments, event organisers navigate the unique challenges of the region while setting a standard.

Sam Wilks
Feb 64 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


Balancing Freedom and Security at Major Events
“A society that embraces security at the expense of liberty will find itself with neither.”

Sam Wilks
Feb 54 min read


Conflict Resolution Training for Security Personnel
“Stand firm in principles, reject appeasement,."

Sam Wilks
Feb 44 min read


Security Protocols for Political Rallies and Public Protests
Ensuring security at rallies and protests fosters an environment where civic engagement can flourish without fear.

Sam Wilks
Feb 33 min read


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

Sam Wilks
Feb 23 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

Sam Wilks
Feb 13 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


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


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


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


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


Art and Cultural Identity in the West
The West must reaffirm its commitment to the arts and cultural identity, recognising their intrinsic value in shaping a vibrant society.

Sam Wilks
Aug 10, 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....

Sam Wilks
Aug 3, 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

Sam Wilks
Aug 2, 20244 min read
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