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The Effectiveness of Mandatory Sentencing in Reducing Crime
One of the most controversial topics in criminal justice is the use of mandatory sentencing laws. Mandatory sentencing laws require that...

Sam Wilks
Nov 28, 20233 min read


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


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


The Allure of Despair: Society’s Addiction to “Victim Porn”
In the vast expanse of contemporary media, a phenomenon I've dubbed "victim porn" has proliferated, where traumatic images and videos are...

Sam Wilks
Nov 25, 20234 min read


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


Trauma and Criminality: Connected by Choices
Human behaviour is intricate, woven with threads of environmental factors, personal experiences, and inherent predispositions. Among...

Sam Wilks
Nov 23, 20233 min read


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


Urban design and crime prevention
A city's design and infrastructure is not merely a backdrop for the daily hustle of its inhabitants but a subtle yet potent force...

Sam Wilks
Nov 21, 20233 min read


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


The Influence of Family Interventions on Criminal Behaviour
I was sent the links to several interviews by the rebel news journalist Avi Yemeni on Alice Springs Crime levels. I was recently...

Sam Wilks
Nov 19, 20234 min read


The Influence of Economic Factors on Criminal Behaviour
I believe that economic factors play a critical role in shaping criminal behaviour. Specifically, poverty, unemployment, and economic...

Sam Wilks
Nov 18, 20233 min read


Utilizing Body-Worn Cameras: Benefits and Considerations
Amid the vast landscape of time, where the horizon of technological progression meets the dawn of human potential, a new tool has...

Sam Wilks
Nov 17, 20233 min read


The Benefits of Trauma-Informed Care in Reducing Juvenile criminality
One of the key issues I have focused on as a security trainer has been trauma care since 2018. Particularly the role of trauma care in...

Sam Wilks
Nov 16, 20234 min read


Legal Consequences: When Security Officers Cross the Line
The role of a security officer is akin to walking a tightrope, suspended between the realm of safety and the abyss of overreach. Every...

Sam Wilks
Nov 15, 20233 min read


The Role of private enterprise Employment opportunities in Preventing Crime
When it comes to preventing crime, many strategies have been proposed over the years, ranging from social programs to tougher law...

Sam Wilks
Nov 14, 20233 min read


My Lessons from Major Security Breaches in the Past Decades
As we traverse history, every decade unfolds its own unique set of challenges and lessons. The past ten years have been particularly...

Sam Wilks
Nov 13, 20232 min read


The Importance of Emotional Regulation in Crime Prevention
I believe that crime is not simply a result of individual choices or environmental factors but also a product of emotional regulation. I...

Sam Wilks
Nov 12, 20233 min read


The Benefits of Restorative Justice in Reducing Crime
Instead of just punishing the offender, restorative justice focuses on repairing the harm that a crime has caused. This approach seeks to...

Sam Wilks
Nov 11, 20233 min read


The Importance of Continued Training for Security Professionals
In the vastness of life, where threads of certainty intertwine with strands of unpredictability, there lies a select group of individuals...

Sam Wilks
Nov 10, 20233 min read


The Relationship between Domestic Violence and Criminal Behaviour
Domestic violence is a serious problem that affects individuals and families across the world. In the Northern Territory, domestic...

Sam Wilks
Nov 9, 20233 min read
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