Since the onset of COVID-19, the security industry has experienced a sudden decrease in jobs in such tourism-heavy cities as Las Vegas, Orlando and Nashville, but also an uptick in other areas of the country as riots and looting have shaken many metropolitan areas. An unintended consequence is that some security professionals -- particularly those with military and/or close protection experience, have taken jobs protecting members of the media who are covering the social unrest. Ensuring the safety of journalists who cover war and other trauma worldwide is the subject of an entire guide sponsored by the Committee to Protect Journalists.
Here is an excerpt from a recent story on buffalonews.com:
By Alan Pergament, The Buffalo News
During one of the summer's many demonstrations in and around Buffalo, some protesters spotted something disconcerting: a man carrying a gun ... protecting a local television journalist.
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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.
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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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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.”
