International Foundation for Protection Officers

IFPO July Special: 30% off the Certified Protection Officer traditional program!

As a complimentary thank-you for being part of the IFPO, we are offering a limited time offer for the month of July until 7/31/2020. Are You Ready? The CPO program is designed for security officers and students who wish to learn more about security/asset protection. It is for the career-oriented individual. The difference between a [...]

By |2020-07-24T06:35:37-04:00July 4th, 2020|About IFPO|Comments Off on IFPO July Special: 30% off the Certified Protection Officer traditional program!

Become a protective service agent — take this upcoming course in Maryland

The Dignitary and Executive Protection Specialist Course (ISA DPP 101) is a fully accredited training program for law enforcement and private security endorsed by the International Foundation for Protection Officers. This program provides specialized training to students who will conduct or support dignitary/executive protective service operations as a single agent or as part of a [...]

By |2020-06-30T06:16:10-04:00June 30th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Become a protective service agent — take this upcoming course in Maryland

Security officers targeted around the country as businesses reopen

Image from Kat Wilcox https://www.pexels.com/photo/crime-scene-do-not-cross-signage-923681/ From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: Charlotte NC 24 2020 -- Private security officers have once again become the target of violence since the reopening of businesses, malls, and nightclubs during the past few weeks.   Read the rest of the story.     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-m_a5v0sII   Get certified and take your security [...]

By |2020-12-12T07:15:29-05:00June 24th, 2020|About IFPO, News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Security officers targeted around the country as businesses reopen

‘Fully virtual experience’ Global Security Exchange moves online, renamed GSX+

New virtual experience delivers world-class security education, networking, and marketplace all over the globe Alexandria, VA (22 June 2020)—ASIS International, the world's largest association for security management professionals, today announced its decision to move Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2020 to a fully virtual experience, titled Global Security Exchange Plus (GSX+), which includes more than 80 [...]

By |2020-06-22T18:16:16-04:00June 22nd, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on ‘Fully virtual experience’ Global Security Exchange moves online, renamed GSX+

Let’s Talk Security: An IFPO conversation with Tim Easton of Castle Defense 360

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-m_a5v0sII *** Please note: There is a small unintentional misstatement in the conversation. Easton mentions building Afghani Army companies; however, his intention was to say Iraqi Army companies. *** Tim Easton, former US Army combat engineer and now CEO of Missouri-based Castle Defense 360 Security Consulting, was gracious enough to sit down with IFPO Social [...]

By |2020-06-22T08:06:48-04:00June 22nd, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Let’s Talk Security: An IFPO conversation with Tim Easton of Castle Defense 360

Want to be a successful security supervisor? Take the Train the Security Trainer course

The strength of a successful company resides in its supervisors -- those who mentor and train newly-hired and novice personnel. But to achieve that, those supervisors must hone their skills in how to effectively deliver that information. Introducing Train the Security Trainer (Level 1) course, brought to you by the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) [...]

By |2020-08-21T05:59:45-04:00June 20th, 2020|About IFPO|Comments Off on Want to be a successful security supervisor? Take the Train the Security Trainer course

Know an excellent security company or professional? Nominate them for the Bill Zalud Award!

Nominations are now being accepted for the 4th annual Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence. The award, which recognizes one security professional or an organization for professional excellence or outstanding service in the security profession and one runner-up, is a joint project between the International Foundation for Protection Officers and Security Magazine. The award bears Bill's name [...]

By |2020-06-18T09:48:58-04:00June 18th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Know an excellent security company or professional? Nominate them for the Bill Zalud Award!

Congrats to Pamela Walsh, IFPO’s May scholarship winner!

The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) May scholarship winner is Pamela Walsh of Saint Cloud, Florida. Pamela has chosen the Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) program, a $300.00 value. Congratulations, Pamela! The International Foundation for Protection Officers stands for professionalism and education. As part of that commitment the IFPO is now offering [...]

By |2020-06-14T07:30:14-04:00June 14th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congrats to Pamela Walsh, IFPO’s May scholarship winner!

Must-see security webinar: The Role and Job Complexity of Modern Security Officers

International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) Executive Director Sandi Davies, along with other security industry leaders, will be participating in this very important webinar. Please plan to attend if you can. -- IFPO. Topic: The Role and Job Complexity of Modern Security Officers; are current changes an enhancement or an impediment? Description: We have been [...]

By |2020-06-05T07:28:51-04:00June 5th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Must-see security webinar: The Role and Job Complexity of Modern Security Officers

Interested in executive/dignitary protection? Watch this video!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VouHKDLr2l8 If you are interested in a career in dignitary/executive protection, this is the video to watch! Ted Czech, social media manager with the International Foundation for Protection Officers talks with US Army veteran Matthew Parker, owner of the ISA, Independent Security Advisors, a company that provides close protection for dignitaries and executives, as well [...]

By |2020-05-28T08:05:36-04:00May 28th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Interested in executive/dignitary protection? Watch this video!

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