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About IFPO
The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO)
was established as a non-profit organization in January 1988 for
the purpose of facilitating the training and certification needs
of protection officers and security supervisors from both the
commercial and proprietary sectors.
To meet this objective, the Foundation established a professional
association. Associate and Corporate Membership is available
to individuals involved in the security industry. In addition,
the IFPO developed a number of comprehensive distance delivery
styled courses; the Basic Protection Officer (BPO), the
Certified Protection Officer (CPO) program, the Security
Supervision and Management (SSMP) program, and the Certified
in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) program. All
programs are designed to be completed through a self paced
schedule of home study. The BPO programs are now available
on-line as well as on CD-ROM. Many corporations and institutions
have adopted these programs and integrated them with their
existing staff development process and training guidelines.
The Foundation also offers a members only section of the
IFPO web site. This exclusive area is designed to keep professionals
current on trends within the security industry and is full
of valuable information and commentary pertinent to the
enhancement of life, safety, and property protection.
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