Sovereign citizens are individuals who believe, based on false legal ideas, that they are not subject to government laws. Although their arguments often make little legal sense, they are increasingly disrupting police work and court systems in Australia and beyond. This webinar will include a presentation from Dr. Keiran Hardy regarding a recent study based on body-worn camera footage from the Queensland Police Service (QPS), showing real interactions between officers and self-identified sovereign citizens. Dr. Hardy will briefly explain the core beliefs behind the movement, explore the social and personal challenges—such as unemployment, disability, mental health issues, and substance use—that may draw people into this worldview, and discuss how police can safely and effectively manage these encounters. While media and academic focus often highlights the strange aspects of this movement, the footage reveals a deeper story: a vulnerable and often misunderstood group. This research is part of a broader ARC-funded project on conspiracy extremism in Australia, based at the Griffith Criminology Institute and the University of Queensland.