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

BE PREPARED — September is National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month is a 30-day national initiative to increase awareness and education on preparing for disasters, whether they are natural -- like earthquakes, tornadoes, or hurricanes, or man-made -- active shooter, hostage situation or cyber attack. Being prepared starts with being aware and there's no better phrase that embodies that than "See Something, Say [...]

By |2022-09-01T05:56:24-04:00September 1st, 2022|News|Comments Off on BE PREPARED — September is National Preparedness Month

IFPO announces recipients of ASIS Foundation Scholarship program

  Earlier this year -- for the third year in a row -- the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) participated in the ASIS Foundation Scholarship by offering several of our Certified Protection Officer (CPO) and Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) certifications for free to eligible applicants. And now, we are pleased to [...]

By |2022-06-27T06:38:03-04:00June 27th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO announces recipients of ASIS Foundation Scholarship program

Introducing the IFPO’s Security Officer Competency Model

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHI89fgMApk Based on findings in the IFPO's ground-breaking research project, "The Competence of Frontline Security Professionals and What They Say About Their Work," several of the organization's representatives are working to develop a comprehensive set of guidelines for what is defines a security officer, both in terms of training and duties. The goal of this [...]

By |2022-06-13T06:47:57-04:00June 13th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Introducing the IFPO’s Security Officer Competency Model

Asking “What can an IFPO certification do for me?” is a matter of will and perspective

IFPO founder Ron Minion (right), presenting Tom Conley with his CPO certificate at ASIS in 1989.Earning a Certified Protection Officer certification from the International Foundation for Protection Officers is a great achievement, but it is only the beginning. Over the years, the question has often been asked, in one form or another, "But what can [...]

By |2022-03-24T05:49:58-04:00March 22nd, 2022|About IFPO|Comments Off on Asking “What can an IFPO certification do for me?” is a matter of will and perspective

IFPO Corporate Members can now designate up to 20 personnel as Individual Members for free

Recently, the International Foundation for Protection Officers has released an exciting benefit for Corporate Members -- upon becoming a Corporate Member, the respective company or organization may submit the names of 20 security personnel from within their department to be entitled to IFPO Individual Memberships -- an $800.00 value. These now-IFPO members would be entitled [...]

By |2022-02-07T06:16:26-05:00February 7th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO Corporate Members can now designate up to 20 personnel as Individual Members for free

Dedicated, caring UPenn Wharton security officer profiled in YouTube video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t71afhfrTo&t=111s   It's not very often that you see positive pieces -- whether they be in written or video form -- highlighting the profession of security personnel, but here one is, filmed and edited by YouTuber Dominique Cynthia. In the video, Cynthia interviews Pete, a 10-year security veteran at The Wharton School of the University [...]

By |2021-12-07T06:41:00-05:00December 7th, 2021|News|Comments Off on Dedicated, caring UPenn Wharton security officer profiled in YouTube video

IFPO December Special: 15% off the Professional Security Officer Program certification

IFPO December Special: 15% Off One Professional Security Officer Program (PSOP). As a complimentary thank-you for being part of the IFPO we will be offering our limited time offer for the month of December. This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or membership pricing. *** ORDER your Professional Security Officer Program (PSOP) - [...]

By |2021-12-02T05:43:43-05:00December 2nd, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO December Special: 15% off the Professional Security Officer Program certification

IFPO MEMBERS — Healthcare coverage for security professionals now available!

Are you looking for healthcare coverage? First Responders Healthcare is here to help! This IFPO member benefit has something for individuals, groups, part-time employees, even 1099 workers! Schedule your call to learn more today!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGLUWr5cZvY ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Get certified and take your security career to the next level! The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) [...]

By |2021-11-08T05:27:12-05:00November 8th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO MEMBERS — Healthcare coverage for security professionals now available!

IFPO November Special: 15% off one Initial Security Officer Program

IFPO November Special: 15% Off One Initial Security Officer Program (ISOP) As a complimentary thank-you for being part of the IFPO we will be offering our limited time offer for the month of November. This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or membership pricing. *** ORDER Initial Security Officer Program (ISOP) - $34.00 [...]

By |2021-11-05T06:28:36-04:00November 5th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO November Special: 15% off one Initial Security Officer Program

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