International Foundation for Protection Officers

Take advantage! Get 18 months of an IFPO membership at reduced rate

IFPO December Special: 18 Months of IFPO Individual Membership for $40! As a complimentary thank you for being part of the IFPO and due to popular demand, we are extending our limited-time offer for the month of December. Eligible until 12/31/2020 Individual membership in IFPO is available to any person employed in the security industry. [...]

By |2020-12-04T09:02:03-05:00December 4th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Take advantage! Get 18 months of an IFPO membership at reduced rate

Visit the IFPO Career Center to get your start in the security industry

  COVID-19 has thrown many aspects of our economy into chaos. Job availability and career pathways have changed and will change even more. Protection from harm is needed by everyone. And every organization. The huge, diverse and dynamic security industry continues to grow and expand. The Career Center at IFPO.ORG provides key details about jobs [...]

By |2020-12-03T06:19:43-05:00December 3rd, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Visit the IFPO Career Center to get your start in the security industry

Only a few days left! IFPO August Special: 30% off Certified Protection Officer program!

  IFPO August Special: 30% Off Certified Protection Officer Program (Traditional)! As a complimentary thank-you for being part of the IFPO, we are offering a limited time offer for the month of August and is eligible until 8/31/2020. *** Click here to take advantage of the special ***   ________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Check Out the IFPO [...]

By |2020-08-26T07:08:06-04:00August 26th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Only a few days left! IFPO August Special: 30% off Certified Protection Officer program!

Thin Purple Line chosen to represent security professionals worldwide

  Security Magazine recently published a post by Tom M. Conley, CPP, CPO, IFPO Past Chairman and President & CEO of The Conley Group, Inc. about the origin of how the Thin Purple Line color and flag was chosen as a symbol of solidarity among practitioners and status among the other law enforcement-safety-first responder professions: [...]

By |2020-07-09T06:10:54-04:00July 9th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Thin Purple Line chosen to represent security professionals worldwide

Congrats to Pamela Walsh, IFPO’s May scholarship winner!

The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) May scholarship winner is Pamela Walsh of Saint Cloud, Florida. Pamela has chosen the Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) program, a $300.00 value. Congratulations, Pamela! The International Foundation for Protection Officers stands for professionalism and education. As part of that commitment the IFPO is now offering [...]

By |2020-06-14T07:30:14-04:00June 14th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congrats to Pamela Walsh, IFPO’s May scholarship winner!

First COVID-19, now protests — security officers provide protection around the country

Across the country, there appears to be a hiring boom in the security industry. PrivateOfficerBreakingNews has several examples of public and private entities hiring security officers in recent months, first over crimes associated with the coronavirus and now, over possible looting from protests. In Seattle, Washington, Denise and Deschmaps Bamba's company, Fortress Security Services, has [...]

By |2020-12-12T07:19:19-05:00June 13th, 2020|News|Comments Off on First COVID-19, now protests — security officers provide protection around the country

Must-see security webinar: The Role and Job Complexity of Modern Security Officers

International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) Executive Director Sandi Davies, along with other security industry leaders, will be participating in this very important webinar. Please plan to attend if you can. -- IFPO. Topic: The Role and Job Complexity of Modern Security Officers; are current changes an enhancement or an impediment? Description: We have been [...]

By |2020-06-05T07:28:51-04:00June 5th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Must-see security webinar: The Role and Job Complexity of Modern Security Officers

Security officer helps deliver baby and other positive security news

  Security officer helps deliver baby -- CampusSafetyMagazine.com: TAMPA, Fla. — A security officer helped deliver a baby outside the entrance of Tampa General Hospital last month. Philip Kalil was screening people for coronavirus symptoms on April 25 when Andre Garnett frantically pulled up and starting yelling for help.   Read the rest of the [...]

By |2020-12-26T11:15:33-05:00May 14th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Security officer helps deliver baby and other positive security news

GSX 2020 Update: Options considered for safely accommodating attendees

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJlByFn5fcQ A May 8 update on GSX 2020 from ASIS International President Godfried Hendriks and CEO Peter J. O’Neil -- As the COVID‐19 pandemic continues to affect the way of life of security professionals and citizens around the globe, ASIS International is currently tirelessly exploring options for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2020, scheduled to take place [...]

By |2020-05-11T06:13:38-04:00May 11th, 2020|News|Comments Off on GSX 2020 Update: Options considered for safely accommodating attendees

Congrats to IFPO’s monthly scholarship winner for April!

The IFPO's April scholarship winner is Mary Walsh of Saint Cloud, Florida. Mary has chosen to take the Certified Protection Officer (CPO) course. Congratulations, Mary! The International Foundation for Protection Officers stands for professionalism and education. As part of that commitment the IFPO is now offering scholarships! To be eligible just fill out the online [...]

By |2022-05-19T11:44:00-04:00May 6th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congrats to IFPO’s monthly scholarship winner for April!

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