Most of the public associates the phrase "first responder" with police, firefighters and EMTs/paramedics -- and well they should -- but increasingly, security officers can be included in that group. Because they are embedded at institutions like hospitals, malls, or schools, security officers are often the first to respond to a traumatic situation, and that [...]
A message from IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies: On behalf of the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) Board of Directors it gives me great pleasure to announce the appointment of an outstanding security professional to our esteemed Board of Directors. Please welcome: Dennis Shepp, MBA, CPP, CFE, PCI, CPOI Kelowna, BC CANADA IFPO adds [...]
The Karen Marquez Honor is presented annually to a female security professional who has consistently worked for the betterment of the security industry over an extended period (minimum 15 years experience or equivalent (law enforcement/military) or 10 years experience or equivalent (law enforcement/military) with an ASIS Certification). The candidate must be a member of ASIS [...]
From ASISOnline -- In response to the rise of attacks on houses of worship in the U.S. and around the world, ASIS International, the world’s largest membership association for security management professionals, is providing a suite of free resources to help support those responsible for protecting these vital community institutions. April Special: Professional Security [...]
Congratulations to the latest group of graduates: -- Anthony P. Gentilcore, CPO, Silver Springs, Md., USA. -- Jirina Buresova, CPO, Dobroviz, Czech Republic. -- Dominik Vanicek, CPO, Leipzig, Germany. April Special: Professional Security Officer Program (PSOP) w/Individual Membership Package The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is dedicated to providing meaningful and cost effective security [...]
From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. April 6 2017 - It’s a battle between security officers and sheriff’s deputies at an extended stay motel on Orange Blossom Trail in Florida. Thirteen security officers are now facing criminal charges of trespassing and armed trespassing after a late-night sweep at the Great Value Suites. They could face more [...]
There may be an anti-law-enforcement sentiment in the United States, but clearly, that mentality is not held by everyone as several civilians rushed to the defense of a security officer who was under attack recently in Missouri. Kudos to the Good Samaritans out there who helped the security officer. -- IFPO. From staff [...]
Guns in the Workplace – US Employers Caught in the Crossfire ...Willis Towers Watson Wire645 × 400Search by imagegun in workplace HUNTER WOODALL ON MAR 27, 2017 SOURCE: MCCLATCHY, SecurityInfoWatch March 23--Officials with the University of Kansas Health System made another effort Thursday to keep guns out of its buildings before a state [...]
"We are the next best thing to having the police," is Freeman Security's tagline. The controversy in which the company now find itself embroiled brings into sharp relief the fact that as traditional law enforcement agencies find it more and more difficult to find recruits, likewise, security companies are taking on those law enforcement [...]
By Mona Kazour (Patch Staff) - Patch.com, California, Palm Desert March 28, 2017 3:00 pm ET From the College of the Desert: College of the Desert’s (COD) Partnership and Community Education (PaCE) is offering fee-based, not for credit, Professional Security Officer Training. Find out how YOU can become a Certified Protection Officer with the IFPO! PaCE [...]
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