Containing terrorism

Does Rotary have a role in preventing terrorism?

In our heightened security environment with, amongst other things, new laws focusing on potential and returning recruits associated with overseas Jihadist campaigns, and in the light of the Sydney Lindt Cafe Siege and the Charlie Hebdo attack, we should ask ourselves, can we do anything to help prevent terrorism, and does Rotary have a role in preventing terrorism?

Sandy Morey is an Inspector with the South Australia Police.  In his current role as Operations Inspector for the Strategy, Policy and Programs Section, Sandy oversees a number of portfolios including youth programs, crime prevention and multiculturalism; a component of this work involves overseeing development of ideas and engagement with the community to prevent extremist behaviour.

Sandy holds a Master of Arts in Terrorism, Safety and Security, a Bachelor of Social Science in Community Development and a Bachelor of Education, and has lived and worked in Cambodia and Japan.  Sandy is a member of the Rotary Club of Hyde Park and a past RYLArian and GSE participant. He is also a Rotary Peace Scholar.