International Foundation for Protection Officers

ESTA MAÑANA 8/3 – 1er Encuentro IFPO México Mujeres en Seguridad (1st Meeting IFPO Mexico Women in Security)

Esta mañana, 3 de agosto, a las 9 am, en vivo desde la Ciudad de México, México, IFPO Hispanoamérica presenta el primer encuentro de Mujeres en Seguridad por Zum. ¡Haz clic en este enlace para registrarte!   This morning, Aug. 3, at 9 am., live from Mexico City, Mexico, IFPO Hispanoamerica is presenting the first [...]

By |2022-08-03T06:33:19-04:00August 3rd, 2022|About IFPO|Comments Off on ESTA MAÑANA 8/3 – 1er Encuentro IFPO México Mujeres en Seguridad (1st Meeting IFPO Mexico Women in Security)

NOMINATE an outstanding female security professional for Security Magazine’s annual Women in Security feature!

Here is a message from Security Magazine's Editor-in-Chief Maggie Shein: Security magazine aims to celebrate diversity and inclusion in the security industry. With our annual Women in Security feature, we aim to spotlight female security executives and professionals that are at the forefront of the industry, leading the way in security and acting as mentors [...]

By |2021-12-22T07:03:15-05:00December 22nd, 2021|News|Comments Off on NOMINATE an outstanding female security professional for Security Magazine’s annual Women in Security feature!

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

Women in security success stories: Entries wanted for International Women’s Day

  On March 8th, the world will celebrate International Women's Day. For its part, the International Foundation for Protection Officers plans to share stories from IFPO women or IFPO men who have championed women in security. The entries needn’t be especially long, maybe even a couple of paragraphs, possibly something about your current role/how you [...]

By |2021-03-02T05:45:16-05:00February 14th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Women in security success stories: Entries wanted for International Women’s Day

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

Today in Security History: Detective Kate Warne

Here is a recent piece written by the IFPO's own Chris Hertig, about Kate Warne, the first female detective at the Pinkerton Detective Agency, published by ASIS' Security Management: In this new series from Security Management, we will examine historical events and people throughout the year that influenced the development of the security profession. On 22 August 1856, private [...]

By |2019-08-24T09:13:31-04:00August 24th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Today in Security History: Detective Kate Warne

Soft Target Hardening: Protecting People From Attack named 2019 ASIS Security Industry Book of the Year

Congratulations to IFPO Board Member Dr. Jennifer Hesterman, CPP, Colonel, USAF (Retired) whose book, Soft Target Hardening: Protecting People from Attack (Second Edition), will be recognized by ASIS International at the upcoming GSX in Chicago as the 2019 Security Industry Book of the Year. -- IFPO. Here is a news release from ASIS INternational announcing the [...]

By |2019-08-20T06:49:02-04:00August 20th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Soft Target Hardening: Protecting People From Attack named 2019 ASIS Security Industry Book of the Year

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

Security Magazine: Being a woman is an advantage in the security industry

Victoria Ekhomo, IFPO Nigeria, and Sandi Davies, IFPO Executive Director.   By Katie McLeod, SecurityMagazine.com I believe that it is an advantage to be a woman working in the security industry today. I never imagined that I would work in the security industry. I have a communications degree. I dreamed of working as a journalist. But [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:36:34-05:00June 28th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Security Magazine: Being a woman is an advantage in the security industry

Bonnie S. Michelman to receive the 2017 Karen Marquez Honors Award

Women in Security Council announces the 2017 Karen Marquez Honors Award Recipient: Bonnie S. Michelman, CPP, CHPA The Karen Marquez Honor is presented annually to a female security professional who has consistently worked for the betterment of the security industry. Council Chairperson; Donna Kobzaruk recently announced that this year’s Award Recipient is Bonnie S. Michelman, CPP, [...]

By |2023-12-18T15:29:30-05:00August 12th, 2017|News|Comments Off on Bonnie S. Michelman to receive the 2017 Karen Marquez Honors Award

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