One of the companies with which the IFPO enjoys a partnership is Matthew Parker's Independent Security Advisors LLC. According to its website, the ISA "is a certified disabled veteran owned company based in Oakland, Md., providing consulting, training, and other services on matters of national security and terrorism, extremism, domestic violence and executive or diplomatic protection."
Here is the ISA's schedule for the remainder of the year. And for questions, contact Matthew Parker at info@dignitaryprotection.us or 315-486-7854.
Protective Operations In-Service
Part 1-2 Threat & Risk Assessments
Advance Work and Mission Planning
Hosts: South Carolina State Police
August 29th -30th
Columbia South Carolina
Closed Program
Limited to law Enforcement, requests for waivers to attend this program should be submitted no later than 14 days prior to training.
September 2017
Protective Operations In-Service
Part 3-4 Mission Planning & Physical Security
EP Field Operations
Hosts: South Carolina State Police
Sept 5th - 6th
Columbia South Carolina
Closed Program
Limited to law Enforcement, requests for waivers to attend this program should be submitted no later than 14 days prior to training.
September 2017
Protective Operations In-Service
Part 3-4 Mission Planning & Physical Security
EP Field Operations
Hosts: South Carolina State Police
Sept 12th - 13th
Columbia South Carolina
Closed Program
Limited to law Enforcement, requests for waivers to attend this program should be submitted no later than 14 days prior to training.
October 2017
Dignitary and Executive Protection Specialist Course &
Introduction to Protection (Law enforcement and private security)
(Will run concurrently)
Sponsored by: Central Piedmont Community College
CCE LE In-Service Training
Public Safety Department
October 9th - 15th
Limited seats (12) available
Charlotte North Carolina
Registration will close September 25th 2017
Other Programs Renewed for 2017
1 Day Terrorism Awareness and Extremism
(Accredited for Community Policing)
1 Day EP Continuing Education program (DCJS 32 I)
Fundamentals of Dignitary Protection
30 Hours, 13 Learning Objectives
Threat Assessments and risk mitigation planning
Advance work and site surveys
Basic mission skills
Protective Operations In-Service
40 Hours, 16 learning Objectives and live capstone
Threat Assessments and risk mitigation planning
Advance work and site surveys
Mission planning and operations
Basic and scenario based skills training
Introduction to Protection (Law enforcement and private security)
50 Hours, 24 Learning Objectives and live capstone
Basic Introduction to Protection
Threat Assessments and risk mitigation planning
Advance work and site surveys
Mission planning and operations
Basic and scenario based skills & procedures training
Surveillance detection and mitigation
Dignitary and Executive Protection Specialist Course
70 Hours, 39 Learning objectives, and live capstone
Accredited by Law Enforcement
Approved for Private and Corporate Security
Meets or exceeds the Virginia DCJS 32E PPS Program
**32 Day Diplomatic & Executive Protection Specialist**
Includes 5 day Advanced Diplomatic Security; 5 day Security Divers Program; 4 day Medical Training; 4 day Surveillance Detection and Counter-Surveillance: 7 day Use of force, side arm and non-lethal.
