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Rethinking Instincts: The Imperative of Understanding Limitations in Personal Protection
Understanding one’s limitations is not an admission of weakness but a foundational aspect of strategic security operations.

Sam Wilks
May 31, 20244 min read
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Asset Protection: Layered Defence and Risk Mitigation
In the personal protection realm, delays can be introduced through strategic planning and execution.

Sam Wilks
May 30, 20243 min read
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Child Protection Failures: Examining Abuse Scandals Within NGOs
Organisational cultures that discourage whistleblowing and protect perpetrators are deeply problematic.

Sam Wilks
May 30, 20246 min read
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The Complex Dynamics of Multiple Protection Specialists in Security Details
These are just a handful of the myriad issues that can arise when multiple protection specialists are assigned to a single task.

Sam Wilks
May 30, 20243 min read
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Mitigation of Risks
Risk mitigation is an essential aspect of managing any enterprise, particularly in high-risk areas

Sam Wilks
May 29, 20244 min read
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The Impact of Globalisation on Western Traditions
Ultimately, the goal is to create a society where cultural diversity is celebrated, traditional values are respected, and the benefits.

Sam Wilks
May 29, 20246 min read
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The Indispensable Virtue of Preparedness in Security Operations
In a world increasingly concerned with safety and security, the importance of preparedness cannot be overstated.

Sam Wilks
May 29, 20243 min read
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700th Article Published
Celebrating my 700th Article!

Sam Wilks
May 28, 20241 min read
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Security Implications of Overburdened Public Services
The current system is like performing complex surgery with a sledge hammer and the results are just as devastating.

Sam Wilks
May 28, 20245 min read
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The Northern Territory's Social Fabric: Weighing Concerns About Family Breakdown
The obstacles are obvious, government interventionism, corruption, taxpayer funded NGOs and a range of financially interested parties

Sam Wilks
May 28, 20245 min read
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The Crucial Elements of Crafting Effective Security Service Contracts
A well-drafted contract serves as the backbone of trust and efficiency in the realm of security services.

Sam Wilks
May 28, 20242 min read
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Legal Reforms and the Rule of Law: Strengthening the Pillars of Justice
In nations where the foundations of the rule of law are showing signs of erosion, the call for legal reforms becomes not just a matter of...

Sam Wilks
May 27, 20243 min read
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The Proactive and Reactive Dichotomy in Security Roles
This bifurcation in roles underscores a fundamental difference in approach and priority between public police forces and private security.

Sam Wilks
May 27, 20242 min read
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Economic Development and Identity Politics
The principles of comparative advantage suggest that the Northern Territory can benefit from leveraging its unique cultural, natural assets.

Sam Wilks
May 26, 20248 min read
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Navigating Hostility: Conservative Professors in Liberal Institutions
Moving forward, it currently requires the removal of protections and benefits for international students to prioritise the financial needs o

Sam Wilks
May 26, 20246 min read
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Corporate Espionage Prevention
The intricate tapestry of corporate espionage prevention is incomplete without consideration of personality dynamics and crowd behaviour.

Sam Wilks
May 26, 20243 min read
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Forecasting the Future: Scenarios If the Cloward-Piven Strategy Succeeds
A welfare system collapse would severely test the capacity of security services to manage social unrest and protect vulnerable populations.

Sam Wilks
May 25, 20246 min read
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The Role of Free Markets in Consumer Choice
While free markets are not a panacea, they generally offer greater consumer choice and lead to enhanced welfare compared to government.

Sam Wilks
May 25, 20243 min read
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The Evolution of Security: From Thief-Takers to Peel's Police
For many, the police are a failed experiment they believe must end; for others, it is a necessary institution that provides safety.

Sam Wilks
May 25, 20246 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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