This is great news; now this individual can be brought to justice for his alleged crimes. Wishing the victim in this case a speedy and full recovery. Security officers truly are on the front lines, protecting citizens and property day-in, day-out.  -- IFPO.

Recently, the IFPO, along with many other media outlets, posted surveillance photos of a man wanted in connection with a vicious attack on a security officer in Aurora, Colo.

According to the Denver Post, the suspect has been arrested:

"A shoplifting suspect who viciously attacked a security officer outside an Aurora King Soopers has been taken into custody.

Police investigators will ask prosecutors to pursue an attempted first-degree murder charge in the case, Crystal McCoy, a police spokeswoman, said.

The suspect was identified Wednesday as 21-year-old Xavier Cardona of Aurora. He is also being investigated on suspicion of first-degree assault, aggravated robbery, felony menacing and misdemeanor theft."

The Aurora Police Department tweeted, "FINAL UPDATE: Xavier Cardona, 08-10-98, of Aurora was arrested. Agents will be pursuing charges for Att 1st Deg Murder-Felony, 1st Deg Asslt-Felony, Agg Robbery-Felony, Felony Menacing & Theft-Misdemeanor. This case will be prosecuted in the @DA18th. Ty to our community!"

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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.

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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.”