Image from the Texas Department of State Health Services. https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/
Navigating through all of the information available online concerning the coronavirus pandemic can be exhausting, as it evolves day-to-day. With that in mind, here is a list of coronavirus links researched and compiled by IFPO Board of Directors Secretary Marianna Perry, M.S., CPP, CPOI.
What security companies should be aware of when navigating a pandemic
Airports where TSA officers have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus
https://www.tsa.gov/coronavirus
Coronavirus sidelines about 9,000 Homeland Security employees, internal report shows
AI-powered smart glasses are finding people with coronavirus in China
COVID-19: Staying secure while staying at home
https://securityriskadvisors.com/blog/covid-19-staying-secure-while-staying-at-home/
Subcontracted guards decry lack of comparable emergency benefits to Harvard employees after coronavirus closes campus facilities
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2020/3/24/coronavirus-lack-comparable-pay/
Chicago-area man charged with threatening to lynch hospital security officer
Student at university in New Delhi threatens to cough on security officers to "spread coronavirus"
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Mission Statement Part I.
The International Foundation for Protection Officers provides professional learning opportunities for security practitioners, to impart the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to maximize job performance and enhance career potential.
Purpose: to make a positive difference in the quality of the participant’s job performance and elevate the professional status of students who partake of our learning opportunities.
Business: to supply committed security practitioners with a quality education to help achieve their highest potential and provide recognized accreditation for successful completion of educational goals.
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Vision Statement
Commitment to Excellence: To be the recognized center of excellence and primary provider of education and training products and services to the security industry.
Mission Statement Part II.
“The International Foundation for Protection Officers is committed to the support and professional development of protection officers and supervisors. Through advocacy, promoting training standards, and providing accessible training, education and certification opportunities, we seek to enhance their professional standing as well as increase and diversify the value of the vital services they provide.”
