Apathy. The Bystander Effect is when we don’t offer help, or we are less likely to offer help, to when other people are present. Studies have shown…… Read more “The Bystander Effect: How and Why we do nothing”
Manchester Terror Attacks: Thoughts about the aftermath and where to from here
My family is from Manchester. I lived there, and I absolutely love it there. I am shocked and saddened by the attacks in Manchester, particularly aimed at young…… Read more “Manchester Terror Attacks: Thoughts about the aftermath and where to from here”
Why do my berries come from Chile? Why food and water will be responsible for the next big crime wave.
We live in a world where we no longer have personal ties to the people who produce our food. Our production practices have changed – here in…… Read more “Why do my berries come from Chile? Why food and water will be responsible for the next big crime wave.”
The Travelling Criminologist travels to….Frankston!
This week the travelling criminologist travelled to….Frankston. Only 35 minutes on the freeway from my house, and is located near the beach. I discovered a brilliant example…… Read more “The Travelling Criminologist travels to….Frankston!”
#fbf Laneway Learning – White Collar Crime PowerPoint from 2014!
Hello poppets! I delivered a couple of criminology classes at Laneway Learning in Melbourne. Laneway Learning are classes in anything people want to and are able to…… Read more “#fbf Laneway Learning – White Collar Crime PowerPoint from 2014!”
Everyone thinks they are the Good Guy: Counter Terrorism and the CIA
One of my recent posts talked about why I was comfortable with travelling internationally in Europe following a terrorist attack in France. Terrorism is a complex issue,…… Read more “Everyone thinks they are the Good Guy: Counter Terrorism and the CIA”
Why are police uniforms blue?
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of police? Is it arguably the worlds’ most famous police force, the N.Y.P.D? Or is…… Read more “Why are police uniforms blue?”
CPTED on the High Line in NYC
Hello! Crime prevention principles can be found everywhere! Yesterday I walked along the New York City High Line, which is a park 30 feet in the air. It’s…… Read more “CPTED on the High Line in NYC”
Safety at airports: restaurant knives
Rounded knife Very quick post from Manchester airport where I had a cheeky breakfast en route to JFK via Zurich. What I want to talk about…… Read more “Safety at airports: restaurant knives”
Why I am travelling in Western Countries after the Paris attacks
Hello! I’m currently in the UK after the announcement to bomb Syria. Reponses are mixed in regards to this decision however fear is obvious. It’s the topic…… Read more “Why I am travelling in Western Countries after the Paris attacks”
