International Foundation for Protection Officers

Congrats to the latest IFPO security graduates!

  Here are the IFPO's latest security graduates. Best of luck in your careers!   Ehsan Jan Sheikh, CPO, Scarborough, ON, Canada Saiharan Rahulan, CPO, Utopia, ON, Canada Amadeo G. Vecchio, CPO, Kamloops, BC, Canada   IFPO August Special: 30% Off a single SSMP Program! The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is dedicated to providing meaningful and [...]

By |2018-08-25T08:35:38-04:00August 25th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congrats to the latest IFPO security graduates!

IFPO represented in Mexico and Latin America by IFPO Mexico

For anyone living in Mexico and Latin America and working in the security industry, IFPO Mexico is the authorized representative for the Spanish-speaking population. It is through IFPO Mexico that those intent on furthering their careers in security can obtain membership and certifications. And, as the biggest security expo event of the year -- GSX18 [...]

By |2018-08-30T06:38:24-04:00August 24th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO represented in Mexico and Latin America by IFPO Mexico

Congrats to the latest IFPO security graduates!

  Here are the IFPO's latest security graduates. Best of luck in your careers!   Daron Tyler, CPOI, Pensacola, FL, USA Daniel Borg, CPO, Fleninge, Skane, Sweden   IFPO August Special: 30% Off a single SSMP Program! The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is dedicated to providing meaningful and cost effective security training for security guards and [...]

By |2018-08-19T13:02:55-04:00August 19th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congrats to the latest IFPO security graduates!

DHS: Don’t be afraid to See Something Say Something

From the Department of Homeland Security website: There can be moments in our day that cause us to pause and ask, “Is this typical of my every day?” If it’s not, speak up. Don't be afraid to say something if you see something that doesn't seem right. Whether you are on your way to work, [...]

By |2018-08-17T10:30:47-04:00August 17th, 2018|News|Comments Off on DHS: Don’t be afraid to See Something Say Something

#GSX18 in Vegas — visit the IFPO at booth #2789

IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies and Lee Minion The IFPO will again take part in the biggest security expo and conference of the year, ASIS International's GSX, in Las Vegas, Nevada, September 23–27. IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies and other IFPO representatives will be on hand at booth #2789, so stop by and say hello and [...]

By |2018-08-16T17:24:13-04:00August 16th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on #GSX18 in Vegas — visit the IFPO at booth #2789

School attacks thwarted by police in North Carolina, Virginia

PARKLAND, FL - FEBRUARY 14: People are brought out of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School after a shooting at the school that reportedly killed and injured multiple people on February 14, 2018 in Parkland, Florida. Numerous law enforcement officials continue to investigate the scene. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: Charlotte [...]

By |2018-08-13T10:00:59-04:00August 13th, 2018|News|Comments Off on School attacks thwarted by police in North Carolina, Virginia

San Fran’s BART to increase surveillance cameras, add call boxes

From securitymagazine.com: BART's (Bay Area Rapid Transit) Board of Directors has approved a plan to expand the transit agency’s network of digital cameras and install emergency call boxes on station platforms. The $20 million plan includes expanding BART’s digital camera network in stations, parking lots, and garages. BART has more than 4,000 surveillance cameras, which are a [...]

By |2018-08-11T08:49:09-04:00August 11th, 2018|News|Comments Off on San Fran’s BART to increase surveillance cameras, add call boxes

Congrats to the latest IFPO Certified Protection Officers!

  Here are the IFPO's latest security graduates. Best of luck in your careers!   Derrick Chatman, CPO, Florence, AL, USA Steven Evans, CPO, Brookhaven, GA, USA Albert Willis III, CPO, Bartlett, TN, USA Md. Hasan Mazri Khan, CPO, Dhaka, Bangladesh   IFPO August Special: 30% Off a single SSMP Program! The International Foundation for Protection [...]

By |2018-08-10T12:26:08-04:00August 10th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congrats to the latest IFPO Certified Protection Officers!

Security officer injured in crossfire in Maryland parking lot shooting

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: ANNAPOLIS, Md. Aug 9 2018 Annapolis police arrested two teenagers after a private security guard was injured Tuesday in the crossfire of a shooting, police said. Police said officers were called around 9 p.m. to the 1700 block of Forest Drive on a report of a shooting in the parking lot outside a [...]

By |2018-08-10T07:59:55-04:00August 10th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Security officer injured in crossfire in Maryland parking lot shooting

Security Webinar: Active Shooter Mitigation and Response – Lessons Learned

Active Shooter Mitigation and Response – Lessons Learned, led by the IFPO's Tom Conley Date: August 28, 2018 Time: 2:00pm EST Register here. This is not another ordinary active shooter webcast that reiterates the common talking points about material that is already available. Rather, this webcast will contain rich and exclusive content that has been [...]

By |2018-08-08T21:06:38-04:00August 8th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Security Webinar: Active Shooter Mitigation and Response – Lessons Learned

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