Longtime IFPO board member and former IFPO chair Tom Conley was selected as one of Security's Magazine's Most Influential People in Security for 2019.

The award was presented at the annual SECURITY 500 Conference on November 18th in Alexandria, VA. He also served on a panel at that conference that discussed communication interoperability between public safety and private security in response to an active shooter event.

Conley was named as one of Security's Most Influential People in Security for 2019 by Security Magazine in September of this year. The article about his selection for that esteemed award can be found here.

Tom and his company, The Conley Group, were also the 2019 recipients of the Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence.

Congrats, Tom!

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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.

Values: commitment, integrity, responsibility, and standards of excellence, provide the platform that supports our journey as we pursue our mission.

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.”