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

BE PREPARED — September is National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month is a 30-day national initiative to increase awareness and education on preparing for disasters, whether they are natural -- like earthquakes, tornadoes, or hurricanes, or man-made -- active shooter, hostage situation or cyber attack. Being prepared starts with being aware and there's no better phrase that embodies that than "See Something, Say [...]

By |2022-09-01T05:56:24-04:00September 1st, 2022|News|Comments Off on BE PREPARED — September is National Preparedness Month

U.S. OSPAs ceremony to take place at GSX 2022 in Atlanta, Ga.

  The US Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) ceremony is taking place at GSX 2022 in Hall 5B on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Here is the link to the GSX ticket registration page. Doors open to the event at 4:00 pm and the event will start promptly at 4:30 pm – it is due to end around [...]

By |2022-08-23T05:41:57-04:00August 23rd, 2022|News|Comments Off on U.S. OSPAs ceremony to take place at GSX 2022 in Atlanta, Ga.

IFPO Members — save when you register for GSX 2022!

Are you an IFPO member and considering attending GSX 2022, the security event of the year? Well, this news just might make that decision a bit easier -- as an IFPO member, you can take advantage of discounts offered by ASIS! Here is what you need to know -- Promo code for VIP discount to [...]

By |2022-08-14T10:40:58-04:00August 14th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO Members — save when you register for GSX 2022!

IFPO’s Bonnie Michelman to be featured in The Women in Security Documentary

Bonnie Michelman, Global Advisory Board Member of the International Foundation for Security Officers (IFPO) is one of 26 women around the globe selected to be interviewed for a new documentary  project called The Women in Security Documentary. The documentary promises, through interviews with female security veterans and next-generation standouts, to chronicle struggles and triumphs of [...]

By |2022-08-19T07:02:49-04:00August 8th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO’s Bonnie Michelman to be featured in The Women in Security Documentary

GSX 2022 SESSION — What if the DC Sniper happened again?

  In October 2002, the nation’s capital region was wrapped in fear when 13 people were shot and 10 were killed within a 23-day period. These murders began within a three-mile radius before expanding to seven counties in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Over 1,000 law enforcement personnel were involved. Fear engulfed the area of [...]

By |2022-08-07T10:38:22-04:00August 7th, 2022|News|Comments Off on GSX 2022 SESSION — What if the DC Sniper happened again?

ONLINE ACTIVE SHOOTER COURSE is interactive and gamified for effective learning

The unfortunate reality in today's society is that active shooter incidents are becoming more and more common and so knowing what to do in a such a situation is essential for everyone. To that end, the International Foundation for Protection Officers is proud to partner with Skill Builder, a software company  that provides on-demand virtual [...]

By |2022-08-05T06:09:31-04:00August 5th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on ONLINE ACTIVE SHOOTER COURSE is interactive and gamified for effective learning

Pat Finucane, CPP CSSM CPO joins IFPO UK & Ireland Advisory Board

  With over 28 years experience in the private and public security sectors, Pat Finucane is an experienced security professional and transformation driver with a demonstrated history of physical security program design and execution across global markets.  He was recently appointed Global Physical Security Operations Manager at Pinterest. Prior to joining Pinterest, Pat has held [...]

By |2022-08-02T06:35:40-04:00August 2nd, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Pat Finucane, CPP CSSM CPO joins IFPO UK & Ireland Advisory Board

IT’S TIME to register for GSX 2022, the premier security conference!

IT'S TIME! Registration is now open for GSX 2022! Follow this link to learn about the various levels of registration and hotel reservations. With security in constant flux, Global Security Exchange (GSX) is your stabilizing force. Brought to you by ASIS International, the premier association supporting the field, GSX is the industry’s most trusted annual [...]

By |2022-07-29T06:21:26-04:00July 29th, 2022|News|Comments Off on IT’S TIME to register for GSX 2022, the premier security conference!

IFPO announces recipients of ASIS Foundation Scholarship program

  Earlier this year -- for the third year in a row -- the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) participated in the ASIS Foundation Scholarship by offering several of our Certified Protection Officer (CPO) and Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) certifications for free to eligible applicants. And now, we are pleased to [...]

By |2022-06-27T06:38:03-04:00June 27th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO announces recipients of ASIS Foundation Scholarship program

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