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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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Identity Politics and Indigenous Communities: Examining the Challenges and Opportunities in the NT
In the sprawling, sun-scorched expanses of Australia's Northern Territory, where indigenous communities have long stood as testament to a...

Sam Wilks
Dec 11, 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 Unseen Consequences: How Government Regulations Breed More Problems
In a world increasingly interwoven with complex socio-economic fabrics, the role of government regulation has become a subject of...

Sam Wilks
Dec 9, 20235 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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The effective techniques and tools security crowd controllers use to disperse aggressive Mobs
Security, whether it is the security of nations, communities, or individual establishments, relies on the prudent management of crowds to...

Sam Wilks
Dec 7, 20234 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 Influence of Gender on Criminal Behavior: Insights from Economic and Security Perspectives
The examination of criminal behavior through the lens of gender is not merely a study of statistics and tendencies but a profound inquiry...

Sam Wilks
Dec 5, 20232 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 Role of Gun Ownership in Preventing Crime
It is crucial to delve into the complex discussions surrounding the role of gun ownership in preventing crime in an era of shifting...

Sam Wilks
Dec 2, 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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The advantages of a free market system over a planned economy
From the author. The opinions and statements are those of Sam Wilks and do not necessarily represent whom Sam Consults or contracts to. ...

Sam Wilks
Dec 1, 20234 min read
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Implementing Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) in Urban Planning
In the intricate dance of city planning, the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) are akin to a...

Sam Wilks
Nov 30, 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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