International Foundation for Protection Officers

UK publication The Professional Security Officer is a great asset to the security industry

The Professional Security Officer by Chris Hertig (tip o' the hat to Rollo Davies) A complimentary publication from the UK is attracting lots of  attention and support from all sectors of the security industry! A wise old college professor once told us that the UK and Canada had some really good books & journals on criminology, [...]

By |2021-01-23T11:22:36-05:00January 23rd, 2021|News|Comments Off on UK publication The Professional Security Officer is a great asset to the security industry

IFPO webinar 2021: Key issues facing frontline security professionals

  The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is dedicated to providing meaningful education and certification for all levels. It accomplishes this through its certification programs, but also through social media and free educational workshops, including webinars. About this Event: This first IFPO UK & Ireland webinar will focus on some key issues affecting frontline [...]

By |2020-12-18T07:44:58-05:00December 18th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO webinar 2021: Key issues facing frontline security professionals

IFPO Conversation 008: Dr. Glen Kittergham and continuing education in security

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--7as6TAPso In this conversation, Dr. Glen Kitteringham, of Kitteringham Security Group talks with Ted Czech of the International Foundation for Protection Officers about what motivated him to embark on a career in security, some of the major issues and challenges in the industry and the importance of continuing education for security professionals.   Get certified [...]

By |2020-12-14T06:47:38-05:00December 14th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO Conversation 008: Dr. Glen Kittergham and continuing education in security

IFPO’s Tom Conley: Security and COVID-19 — the good, the bad and the ugly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgS_G0d_9fQ Tom Conley, founder and CEO of Iowa-based The Conley Group, and also a past Chair of the International Foundation for Protection Officers Board of Directors and current board member, sat down to talk about the security industry and COVID-19 -- the good, the bad and the ugly. Although there have been many challenges for [...]

By |2020-12-12T07:49:20-05:00December 12th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO’s Tom Conley: Security and COVID-19 — the good, the bad and the ugly

Netherlands-based security entrepreneur earns CSSM from the IFPO

You may remember Retsan Koers, BScN AD ASyl CPO OSP of the Netherlands from the International Foundation for Protection Officers blog. It was only in October that he received Certified Protection Officer honors. Now, this month, more good news about the founder and director of VIP protection company Backup Concept -- Retsan successfully completed and [...]

By |2020-12-08T12:04:42-05:00December 8th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Netherlands-based security entrepreneur earns CSSM from the IFPO

Ireland and Northern Ireland join IFPO UK, representatives appointed to board

Here's an update from IFPO UK's Mike Hurst: "Following the launch of IFPO UK in the summer, there was a great deal of interest from both Northern Ireland and the Republic. As a result of this interest from both individuals and organisations, IFPO Ireland was launched and an Irish landing page launched on the website [...]

By |2020-12-06T09:42:02-05:00December 6th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Ireland and Northern Ireland join IFPO UK, representatives appointed to board

Take advantage! Get 18 months of an IFPO membership at reduced rate

IFPO December Special: 18 Months of IFPO Individual Membership for $40! As a complimentary thank you for being part of the IFPO and due to popular demand, we are extending our limited-time offer for the month of December. Eligible until 12/31/2020 Individual membership in IFPO is available to any person employed in the security industry. [...]

By |2020-12-04T09:02:03-05:00December 4th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Take advantage! Get 18 months of an IFPO membership at reduced rate

Visit the IFPO Career Center to get your start in the security industry

  COVID-19 has thrown many aspects of our economy into chaos. Job availability and career pathways have changed and will change even more. Protection from harm is needed by everyone. And every organization. The huge, diverse and dynamic security industry continues to grow and expand. The Career Center at IFPO.ORG provides key details about jobs [...]

By |2020-12-03T06:19:43-05:00December 3rd, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Visit the IFPO Career Center to get your start in the security industry

IFPO announces new executive committee for its board of directors

NAPLES, Fl.– November 15th, 2020 The International Foundation for Protection Officers announces its new executive committee for its board of directors: Chair - Dr. Linda Florence, CPP Florence is the founder of The Florence Group, a management consulting firm specializing in executive development, organizational consulting, and leadership coaching for the security profession with a wide [...]

By |2020-11-17T06:38:35-05:00November 17th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO announces new executive committee for its board of directors

Security webinar: How has the role of the modern-day security officer changed?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3uHuHD_2O8 In this webinar, sponsored by the International Foundation for Protection Officers, Dr. Martin Gill of Perpetuity Research leads a panel to discuss the changing nature of the frontline role of security officers, enhanced, as it has been, by a broader range of (important new duties brought about by having to deal with Covid-19, and [...]

By |2020-11-05T05:57:13-05:00November 5th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Security webinar: How has the role of the modern-day security officer changed?

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