International Foundation for Protection Officers

G4S to hire 15,000+ employees in U.S. in the next two months in response to COVID-19

In the midst of all the hardship and trauma in dealing with the coronavirus, the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is pleased to hear that major security industry leader G4S is hiring thousands. Here is a news release from the company on the great news: G4S, the leading global, integrated security company, today announces [...]

By |2020-05-19T06:48:40-04:00May 19th, 2020|News|Comments Off on G4S to hire 15,000+ employees in U.S. in the next two months in response to COVID-19

‘Low bar’ does deadly strip club shooting reveal need for better training?

XTC Cabaret in Dallas, TX. Pic from AccordingToErik: https://accordingtoerik.wordpress.com On the heels of this chilling statistic, here is yet another example of the absolute need for security professionals, especially those who are armed, to have more comprehensive training.  -- IFPO.   By DANA BRANHAM, JANUARY 7, 2019, THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS (TRIBUNE NEWS [...]

By |2019-01-09T06:29:27-05:00January 9th, 2019|News|Comments Off on ‘Low bar’ does deadly strip club shooting reveal need for better training?

Man hacks into Nest camera, threatens to kidnap couple’s baby

From SecurityInfoWatch.com: By LAVENDRICK SMITH, THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS DALLAS — A Houston-area couple was frightened Monday night when someone hacked into a camera they use to monitor their infant son and threatened to kidnap him. Nathan and Ellen Rigney were asleep just before midnight when they heard noises from the room. When they turned on [...]

By |2018-12-31T06:17:47-05:00December 31st, 2018|News|Comments Off on Man hacks into Nest camera, threatens to kidnap couple’s baby

Man killed in shoot-out with security officer at Dallas strip club

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: DALLAS TX Aug 8 2018 - An armed security officer killed a man during a shootout at a northwest Dallas strip club late Tuesday night. The shootout happened just before midnight at the Zona Rosa Cabaret on Regal Row. IFPO August Special: 30% Off a single SSMP Program! According to police, a security officer [...]

By |2018-08-08T20:12:28-04:00August 8th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Man killed in shoot-out with security officer at Dallas strip club

The Survey Says – Most Clients of Security Guard Providers are not Happy

By Tom T. Parrish, President, Parrish Security Group In a recent report from Experience Inc, a research firm specializing in consulting to the uniformed security officer industry, it was stated that 54% of security users (buyers) are not satisfied with their current provider of security services. 36% of clients surveyed said they were dissatisfied with [...]

By |2018-04-19T06:39:56-04:00April 19th, 2018|News|Comments Off on The Survey Says – Most Clients of Security Guard Providers are not Happy

#ASIS17 take-away: IFPO and Purdue forge powerhouse educational alliance

Members of the IFPO and Purdue at #ASIS17 The 63rd annual ASIS seminar and expo is now in the books, after what appears to be a fun and informative time in Dallas, Texas. Now onto next year in La Vegas, Nevada: As you may know, the IFPO was at ASIS17, and in addition [...]

By |2018-04-26T08:46:07-04:00September 29th, 2017|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on #ASIS17 take-away: IFPO and Purdue forge powerhouse educational alliance

Visit the IFPO booth 4194 NOW at #ASIS17 in Dallas, Texas

IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies with Kevin Palacios, IFPO Representative for South America at #ASIS17. From all indications, ASIS International 63rd Annual Seminar and Exhibits in Dallas, TX, commonly known as #ASIS17, is in full swing and appears to be a well-attended, rollicking success. The "must-attend security event of the year" kicked off with Sunday Texas-style [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:36:15-05:00September 27th, 2017|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Visit the IFPO booth 4194 NOW at #ASIS17 in Dallas, Texas

Want a press pass for #ASIS17?

Applicants for a press pass must show employment by or assignment for a publication or program that is previously established, independent, and regularly updated with original industry-related news. ​Press passes are reserved for working members of the press only. This includes editors, reporters, producers, camera crews, still photographers, and industry analysts. What are accepted forms of media credentials? [...]

By |2017-09-22T12:11:32-04:00September 22nd, 2017|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Want a press pass for #ASIS17?

Stop by and say hello at the IFPO booth at ASIS 2017!

As you may know, the IFPO is a supporting organization for the 63rd ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2017), taking place 25-28 September in Dallas, TX. You might also know that IFPO personnel will be at Booth #4194 at ASIS 2017 in Dallas. Now, here is a map showing the exact location of the [...]

By |2023-12-18T15:30:36-05:00August 18th, 2017|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Stop by and say hello at the IFPO booth at ASIS 2017!

Visit the IFPO at Booth #4194 at ASIS 2017 in Dallas

VISIT US AT THE 63RD ASIS SEMINAR AND EXHiBIT IN DALLAS SEPTEMBER 25TH – 28TH, 2017 IFPO BOOTH IS # 4194 Please feel free to visit our IFPO website to learn more about our programs and services. Celebrating over 25 Years of Providing Top-notch Educational Programs to the Security Industry. The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) [...]

By |2017-07-28T11:54:11-04:00July 28th, 2017|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Visit the IFPO at Booth #4194 at ASIS 2017 in Dallas

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