International Foundation for Protection Officers

IFPO and CAPSI join forces to provide security education in India

The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) -- the global leader in security education -- is pleased to announce a partnership with the Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI), located in New Delhi, India. As its title suggests, the IFPO is truly a global company and so achieving a relationship with such a well-respected [...]

By |2023-02-13T05:52:18-05:00February 13th, 2023|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO and CAPSI join forces to provide security education in India

IFPO members in Pa. — here is your chance to audit a professional threat assessment

  Independent Security Advisors, a longtime partner of the International Foundation for Protection Officers, is holding no-cost professional threat assessments and risk mitigation programs to local elected officials, candidates for office, and other public officials during its next executive protection training program from the public safety academy in Erie PA, Oct. 23rd-31st, as part of [...]

By |2021-10-05T06:36:48-04:00October 5th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO members in Pa. — here is your chance to audit a professional threat assessment

INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN SECURITY? Stop by the IFPO’s booth #310 at GSX in Orlando!

  Have you thought about a career in security, but don't know where to start? Are you wondering what education you might need? Or what various career paths are available in the industry? If you are in the Orlando, Florida area, stop by booth #310 at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) and talk to the [...]

By |2021-09-29T06:08:36-04:00September 29th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN SECURITY? Stop by the IFPO’s booth #310 at GSX in Orlando!

Congrats to IFPO’s monthly security scholarship winner for April!

The IFPO's April scholarship winner is Gary Smith of Missouri. Gary has chosen to take the Certified Protection Officer course. Congratulations, Gary! To sign up for the Monthly Scholarship for a CPO Program or the CSSM Program, click here! The International Foundation for Protection Officers stands for professionalism and education. As part of that commitment [...]

By |2021-05-12T05:57:47-04:00May 12th, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on Congrats to IFPO’s monthly security scholarship winner for April!

SECURITY WEBINAR: How competent are security officers? And why does it matter?

  free pic from pixabay How competent are frontline security officers (in some countries referred to as guards)? It has long been noted that security officers are the face of the whole security sector and the reputation they garner has a knock-on effect and is directly linked to perception of the broader private [...]

By |2021-05-01T10:17:44-04:00May 1st, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on SECURITY WEBINAR: How competent are security officers? And why does it matter?

FREE IFPO Global Webinar #4: Dealing with Violence

WHAT: IFPO Global Webinar #4: Dealing with Violence, led by Dr. Glen Kitteringham. WHEN: Apr 21, 2021 08:00 AM in mountain time (US and Canada) WHY: Because having a successful security career is about continuing education, and this webinar is free. HOW: Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l7sE7CFOTbyzwmDPJuylfQ * After registering, you will receive a confirmation [...]

By |2021-04-13T06:17:10-04:00April 13th, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on FREE IFPO Global Webinar #4: Dealing with Violence

Dignitary and Executive Protection Specialist course set for November in Maryland

The Independent Security Advisors next fully-accredited Dignitary and Executive Protection Specialist Course with open seating will be November 16th - 22nd, 2020. This course is hosted by the security team of the MGM Grand National Harbor in Maryland.  **Limited Seating is available for students who wish to register due to Covid-19. Due to the financial hardships [...]

By |2020-10-23T07:08:17-04:00October 23rd, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Dignitary and Executive Protection Specialist course set for November in Maryland

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

Subscribe to the IFPO’s newly-launched YouTube channel!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qKjS-fYNdY&t=309s Subscribe to the International Foundation for Protection Officers YouTube channel for exclusive videos on security training and education, plus all fo the latest news in the industry. Get certified and take your security career to the next level! The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is dedicated to providing meaningful and cost effective security [...]

By |2020-04-20T06:41:31-04:00April 20th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Subscribe to the IFPO’s newly-launched YouTube channel!

Want a career in executive and dignitary protection? Take the ISA’s course in Charlotte, NC in March

Limited seating is still available for Independent Security Advisors' March dignitary and executive protection training program, scheduled to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina. With 2020 being an election year, this particular course is critical if you are planning a career in dignitary and executive protection, as  ISA CEO Matt Parker notes that pat of [...]

By |2020-02-06T05:56:57-05:00February 6th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Want a career in executive and dignitary protection? Take the ISA’s course in Charlotte, NC in March

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