International Foundation for Protection Officers

IFPO’s Sandi Davies chosen for Security Magazine’s Most Influential People in Security 2022

A big congrats to Sandi Davies, the International Foundation for Protection Officers' (IFPO) tireless and inspirational CEO. Sandi was selected as one of Security Magazine's Most Influential People in Security 2022. A well-deserved award for sure. Here is an excerpt from the write-up: Davies is outspokenly passionate about elevating the perception and reputation of security [...]

By |2022-09-03T10:13:55-04:00September 3rd, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO’s Sandi Davies chosen for Security Magazine’s Most Influential People in Security 2022

IFPO CEO Sandi Davies named to judging panel for OSPAs

A big congratulations to International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) CEO Sandi Davies, who has been named one of 10 distinguished judges from around the world -- representing the pinnacle of the security industry -- for this year's Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). According to its website, the OSPAs "recognize and reward companies and individuals [...]

By |2022-06-23T06:31:33-04:00June 23rd, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO CEO Sandi Davies named to judging panel for OSPAs

‘Strongly recommended’ The Professional Protection Officer book receives rave review

The Professional Protection Officer: Practical Strategies and Emerging Trends, edited by IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies and IFPO Past Chairman Lawrence Fennelly, is the text that serves as the bedrock for the IFPO's flagship course, the Certified Protection Officer. Security industry veteran Ross Johnson was kind enough to write a review of the book on [...]

By |2021-07-06T06:04:45-04:00July 6th, 2021|About IFPO, Books|Comments Off on ‘Strongly recommended’ The Professional Protection Officer book receives rave review

Women in Security: IFPO celebrates International Women’s Day 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOJsOq7TpAs The International Foundation for Protection Officers would like to celebrate International Women's Day -- as part of Women's History Month -- highlighting the women who make the IFPO a leader in worldwide security education and training. The IFPO also wishes to recognize all women in security for a job well done and their continued [...]

By |2021-03-08T06:25:29-05:00March 8th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Women in Security: IFPO celebrates International Women’s Day 2021

Leave a lasting legacy: Sponsors needed for major security industry research project

The International Foundation for Protection Officers is spearheading a groundbreaking study, to be undertaken by Perpetuity Research and supported by Security Magazine. The need to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. It’s what drives us to do great things. Oftentimes, those great things leave a lasting legacy.  A ground-breaking research project, launched by [...]

By |2020-12-22T06:23:25-05:00November 30th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Leave a lasting legacy: Sponsors needed for major security industry research project

4 IFPO officials to speak at inaugural virtual Global Security Conference in June

Several International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) directors are scheduled to speak at the first-ever virtual Global Security Conference, touted as the "Ultimate Security Event." The coronavirus pandemic has caused a global paradigm shift in the manner in which individuals, companies and organizations communicate and Cerberus Consulting is at the tip of the spear with [...]

By |2020-05-31T08:05:19-04:00May 27th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on 4 IFPO officials to speak at inaugural virtual Global Security Conference in June

IFPO announces strategic partnership with Castle Defense 360 Security

    March 31, 2020, NAPLES, FL -- International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) Chairman of the Board Larry Fennelly, CPOI, CPO, has announced a strategic partnership between the IFPO and Castle Defense 360 Security. “We are thrilled to have this truly professional training organization join forces with the IFPO,” Fennelly said. “Both proprietors Tim [...]

By |2020-03-26T06:21:45-04:00March 26th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO announces strategic partnership with Castle Defense 360 Security

Women’s History Month: Kate Warne, America’s first female detective

  IFPO Director and retired York College of Pennsylvania professor Chris Hertig recently penned this op-ed for The York Dispatch, where he sits on the editorial advisory board. The op-ed marries Chris' passions for investigative history and the security industry, along with the timeliness of March being Women's History Month. Chris is also a contributor [...]

By |2020-03-09T06:12:49-04:00March 9th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Women’s History Month: Kate Warne, America’s first female detective

Just released – The IFPO’s The Professional Protection Officer

New for 2020 is The Professional Protection Officer - Practical Security Strategies and Emerging Trends, edited by International Foundation for Protection Officers Executive Director Sandi Davies and IFPO Board of Director Chairman Lawrence Fennelly. This work is the backbone of one of the IFPO's most popular and successful certifications, the Certified Protection Officer course.  For [...]

By |2020-03-04T05:39:28-05:00February 19th, 2020|About IFPO, Books, News|Comments Off on Just released – The IFPO’s The Professional Protection Officer

Order yours today! Women in the Security Profession by IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies

This month, widely regarded as Women's History Month, the IFPO will be focus on the contributions women have made to the security industry. The IFPO wishes to congratulate all of the hard-working and intelligent women in the industry and hopes for their continued success.  -- IFPO. Women in the Security Profession: A Practical Guide for [...]

By |2020-03-04T06:05:38-05:00June 13th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Order yours today! Women in the Security Profession by IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies

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