International Foundation for Protection Officers

ASIS Foundation extends deadline for its scholarships in response to coronavirus

UPDATE: In support of ASIS members facing personal and professional challenges related to COVID-19, the ASIS Foundation has extended the application deadline to 30 April 2020. Looking to help advance your career by achieving an ASIS International and IFPO Certification? Apply now for an ASIS Foundation Scholarship to help you on your journey. Application period is [...]

By |2020-04-23T06:50:58-04:00April 23rd, 2020|News|Comments Off on ASIS Foundation extends deadline for its scholarships in response to coronavirus

Speakers wanted: SIA and ASIS to develop webinar series on security response to coronavirus

The Security Industry Association (SIA) and ASIS International are co-developing a webinar series to provide essential training and informational content on COVID-19 responses for security practitioners, systems integrators and employees of companies providing solutions and services within the security industry. Webinar program content will be delivered in the very near future and will be freely available to SIA and [...]

By |2020-04-06T06:39:05-04:00April 6th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Speakers wanted: SIA and ASIS to develop webinar series on security response to coronavirus

Apply now for an ASIS Foundation scholarship to advance your security career

Looking to help advance your career by achieving an ASIS International and IFPO Certification? Apply now for an ASIS Foundation Scholarship to help you on your journey. Application period is now open to submit for an ASIS Foundation Scholarship until 15 April. Here are the IFPO certification scholarships offered: IFPO Certified Protection Officer (CPO) Scholarships [...]

By |2020-02-25T05:41:18-05:00February 25th, 2020|About IFPO|Comments Off on Apply now for an ASIS Foundation scholarship to advance your security career

Pics from the IFPO at #GSX2019 in Chicago

  IFPO Nigeria representative Dr. Ona Ekhomu, IFPO Director Chris Hertig, IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies and IFPO Nigeria representative Deinde Lateef. This year's Global Security Exchange, held in Chicago, was a rousing success. Members of the IFPO were on hand at booth 1489, greeting patrons and spreading the word about the IFPO's certifications. Here [...]

By |2019-09-16T10:59:49-04:00September 15th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Pics from the IFPO at #GSX2019 in Chicago

IFPO’s Tom M. Conley named one of Security Magazine’s Most Influential People in Security 2019

Congratulations go out to IFPO Board of Directors member Tom Conley for his recognition as one of Security Magazine's Most Influential People in Security 2019. This highly prestigious award began in 2005 and thus far, no one from a contract security company has ever been selected as a recipient. Conley will also be the first Iowan [...]

By |2019-09-05T05:44:17-04:00September 4th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO’s Tom M. Conley named one of Security Magazine’s Most Influential People in Security 2019

ASIS Foundation awards grants to Minneapolis sheriff’s office and ASIS Paraguay chapter

Alexandria, VA (August 29, 2019)—ASIS International, the world’s largest association of security management professionals, is pleased to congratulate the winners of the ASIS Foundation’s 2019 scholarships and grants.  In all, the Foundation awarded 54 scholarships totaling more than $38,000—including 34 scholarships for ASIS certifications that were awarded to ASIS members in 15 countries and six [...]

By |2019-08-29T05:57:48-04:00August 29th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on ASIS Foundation awards grants to Minneapolis sheriff’s office and ASIS Paraguay chapter

Today in Security History: Detective Kate Warne

Here is a recent piece written by the IFPO's own Chris Hertig, about Kate Warne, the first female detective at the Pinkerton Detective Agency, published by ASIS' Security Management: In this new series from Security Management, we will examine historical events and people throughout the year that influenced the development of the security profession. On 22 August 1856, private [...]

By |2019-08-24T09:13:31-04:00August 24th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Today in Security History: Detective Kate Warne

Soft Target Hardening: Protecting People From Attack named 2019 ASIS Security Industry Book of the Year

Congratulations to IFPO Board Member Dr. Jennifer Hesterman, CPP, Colonel, USAF (Retired) whose book, Soft Target Hardening: Protecting People from Attack (Second Edition), will be recognized by ASIS International at the upcoming GSX in Chicago as the 2019 Security Industry Book of the Year. -- IFPO. Here is a news release from ASIS INternational announcing the [...]

By |2019-08-20T06:49:02-04:00August 20th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Soft Target Hardening: Protecting People From Attack named 2019 ASIS Security Industry Book of the Year

Want to boost your career in security? Go to GSX 2019’s Career HQ!

Career Opportunities for Protection Officers at GSX 2019 It can be difficult to find the time to develop your resume, expand your professional network, and find new educational and learning opportunities - all of which are necessary to further your career. Fortunately, the organizers at ASIS recognize this and have you covered at Global Security [...]

By |2019-07-18T06:23:11-04:00July 18th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Want to boost your career in security? Go to GSX 2019’s Career HQ!

Will you be at GSX 2019 in Chicago? Visit the IFPO at Booth #1489!

Make sure to visit the IFPO at Booth #1489 at GSX CHICAGO September 8-12! Click here to register for the GSX 2019. Career Opportunities for Protection Officers at GSX 2019 It can be difficult to find the time to develop your resume, expand your professional network, and find new educational and learning opportunities - all [...]

By |2019-09-03T06:03:47-04:00July 10th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Will you be at GSX 2019 in Chicago? Visit the IFPO at Booth #1489!

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