International Foundation for Protection Officers

AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE COVERAGE available to IFPO members!

The benefit of complete healthcare coverage is available to all IFPO members. Learn more now about coverage that makes a difference! Schedule your call to learn more today! Not an IFPO member? Join now!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGLUWr5cZvY    

By |2022-02-02T06:11:37-05:00February 2nd, 2022|About IFPO|Comments Off on AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE COVERAGE available to IFPO members!

Texas security officer allegedly beaten to death as he escorted men out of gym

Heartbreaking news out of Texas as police have arrested three men for allegedly beating a security officer at a gym in Mesquite after he tried to escort them out, according to news reports. Mesquite Police charged Xzaviour Williams, 20, Darius Williams, 26 and Cameron Walton, 26 in connection with the death of Patrick "Big Pat" [...]

By |2022-01-29T12:20:38-05:00January 29th, 2022|News|Comments Off on Texas security officer allegedly beaten to death as he escorted men out of gym

A duty to protect: Security officers around the world saving lives

free pic from pixabay.com Security officers are often hired to protect property, but many times, as equally important, they are tasked with protecting lives as well. As often they are the first on the scene in an emergency situation, security professionals are put into positions to save people's lives. Let's have a look [...]

By |2022-01-27T06:23:51-05:00January 27th, 2022|News|Comments Off on A duty to protect: Security officers around the world saving lives

Supply and demand in today’s security industry: Officers now hired for unusual jobs

Screen-grab from Hy-Vee promotional video You might call it fortuitous that there are seemingly more uses for security officers than ever before, or a sad commentary on today's society that we need security in places that up until recently have never had them. Regardless, the good news is there are security professionals available to answer [...]

By |2022-01-26T06:18:35-05:00January 26th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Supply and demand in today’s security industry: Officers now hired for unusual jobs

IFPO launches digital credentialing program with Accredible

New for ’22, the International Foundation for Protection Officers is now offering its members (both individual and corporate), along with all program graduates, the opportunity to store and display their certificates and badges in digital format! Simply put, the IFPO’s Digital Credentialing Program’s digital certificates and badges replace the need for paper-based credentials. The credentials [...]

By |2022-01-19T06:12:04-05:00January 19th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO launches digital credentialing program with Accredible

IFPO Members, are you looking to save $$$ on your mortgage?

The International Foundation for Protection Officers is pleased to announce its continued partnership with Guaranteed Rate, a Top 10 retail mortgage lender with a 96% customer satisfaction rating. For IFPO members, Guaranteed rate is offering discounted mortgage rates and waiving all lender fees (A savings of $1,440)! ___________________________________________________________________________ Contact Guaranteed Rate today to get started! [...]

By |2022-01-10T05:49:15-05:00January 10th, 2022|About IFPO|Comments Off on IFPO Members, are you looking to save $$$ on your mortgage?

IFPO January Special: 10% off Certified Protection Officer Instructor application & train the trainer!

IFPO January Special: 10% Off Certified Protection Officer Instructor Application & Train the Trainer! As a complimentary thank-you for being part of the IFPO, we will be offering our limited time offer for the months of January and February. This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or membership pricing. ***CLICK HERE TO ORDER [...]

By |2022-01-04T06:29:37-05:00January 4th, 2022|About IFPO|Comments Off on IFPO January Special: 10% off Certified Protection Officer Instructor application & train the trainer!

How CPTED can address the current smash-and-grab robbery phenomena

free pic from pixabay.com By Curtis Blakely, CSSM For many Americans, and certainly for those of us that work within the field of security, the recent wave of smash-and-grab robberies that have taken place are a frightening reminder that we must always be aware of the threats that exist around us. Retailers in San Francisco, [...]

By |2021-12-31T11:02:53-05:00December 31st, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on How CPTED can address the current smash-and-grab robbery phenomena

Security budgets may double or triple in 2022 due to COVID-19 complications

Free pic from https://pixabay.com/ By Madeline Lauver, Security Magazine As the COVID-19 pandemic began around the world in early 2020, budgets decreased as businesses shuttered their doors. According to Global Guardian Founder and CEO Dale Buckner, security budgets have the potential to double or triple in 2022. Buckner says physical security budgets plummeted [...]

By |2021-12-29T22:54:11-05:00December 29th, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on Security budgets may double or triple in 2022 due to COVID-19 complications

Bill Zalud Award winners Garry Bergin and Paul Kellett recognized by City of Dublin

Garry Bergin, Dublin Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and Paul Kellett. Bill Zalud Award winners Garry Bergin and Paul Kellett, two prominent figures in the Irish security industry, were honored recently by Lord Mayor of Dublin Alison Gilliland. "It was my pleasure to acknowledge Garry's and Paul's most prestigious achievement," Gilliland. said. "It gives our [...]

By |2021-12-28T05:55:16-05:00December 28th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Bill Zalud Award winners Garry Bergin and Paul Kellett recognized by City of Dublin

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