International Foundation for Protection Officers

IFPO plays major role at inaugural Outstanding Security Performance Awards Ireland

IFPO UK and Ireland Advisory Board Member Paul Kellett addresses the audience at the inaugural (2022) Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) Ireland. The inaugural Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) Ireland was a rousing success, with members of the International Foundation for Protection Officers playing pivotal roles in what promises to the beginning of [...]

By |2022-04-06T06:31:08-04:00April 6th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO plays major role at inaugural Outstanding Security Performance Awards Ireland

“Unbelievable bravery” Six British security officers subdue attackers who stabbed two police officers

  Six security officers received challenge coins and other accolades for their bravery, skill and ingenuity in responding to a vicious knife attack against two police officers at a shopping center in central England in July. According to the BBC, the officers were targeted and suffered slash injuries in the ambush at the New Square [...]

By |2022-03-25T06:10:50-04:00March 24th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on “Unbelievable bravery” Six British security officers subdue attackers who stabbed two police officers

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 Vice Chair Kevin Palacios receives Dedicated Service Award

IFPO Board of Directors Vice Chairman Kevin Palacios was recently presented with the IFPO Dedicated Service Award for his tireless, forward-thinking work in many areas, including technology and global expansion. The inscription on the award reads, "International Foundation for Protection Officers Dedicated Service Award Presented to Kevin Palacios, CSSM, CPOI, CPO in recognition of your [...]

By |2022-03-18T06:35:11-04:00March 18th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO Vice Chair Kevin Palacios receives Dedicated Service Award

IFPO UK & Ireland’s Mike Hurst talks security mental health with Securitybuyerme.com

IFPO UK & Ireland Director Mike Hurst was recently interviewed by Securitybuyerme.com about the IFPO's mission and more specifically, the efforts of Mike and his board to implement an elearning platform on understanding mental health and wellbeing for security professionals. Here is an excerpt from the interview: "Education has been at the core of the [...]

By |2022-03-08T06:35:38-05:00March 8th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO UK & Ireland’s Mike Hurst talks security mental health with Securitybuyerme.com

“Never Give Up” IFPO UK & Ireland Chris Middleton wins a UK OSPA award

A big congrats to IFPO UK & Ireland Advisory Board Member Chris Middleton Dip ML MSyl on receiving an OSPA at a recent ceremony. Chris, who holds the position of security and client services director for ABM UK, was appointed to the board in 2020.  Here is what Chris wrote on his Linkedin profile after [...]

By |2022-02-28T06:05:08-05:00February 28th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on “Never Give Up” IFPO UK & Ireland Chris Middleton wins a UK OSPA award

IFPO board member Ron Martin to receive SIA’s Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award

A big congratulations to IFPO Board of Directors member Ron Martin, PhD, CPP, who was one of four chosen by the Security Industry Association as a 2022 recipient of the annual Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award, a distinction that celebrating individuals who have had an impact in the security industry, particularly as mentors. The [...]

By |2022-02-25T06:23:38-05:00February 25th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO board member Ron Martin to receive SIA’s Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award

GET CERTIFIED! Demand for security officers increases in the U.S.

Free pic from pexels.com If you've ever considered becoming a security officer, now would be a good time to pursue the profession. A check of online news feeds in recent months indicates the demand for security officers that began during the height of the Covid-19 virus -- when mass looting and rioting took [...]

By |2022-02-23T06:07:35-05:00February 23rd, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on GET CERTIFIED! Demand for security officers increases in the U.S.

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

Security heightened at Jewish temples in Massachusetts after suspicious encounter

Tim Easton leading a church security session.   Several years ago, the security industry experienced an increase in demand for protective presence at houses of worship, following an increase in crime at such places, with some experts tracing the flashpoint to the massacre at a Charleston, South Carolina church in 2015. The programs and training [...]

By |2022-02-03T06:31:49-05:00February 3rd, 2022|News|Comments Off on Security heightened at Jewish temples in Massachusetts after suspicious encounter

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