International Foundation for Protection Officers

IFPO Board Emeritus member Chris Hertig accepted into the Marquis Who’s Who

Chris Hertig, a member of the International Foundation for Protection Officers' Board Emeritus, has been accepted into the Marquis Who's Who, a website that describes itself as "an essential biographical source for thousands of researchers, journalists, librarians and executive search firms around the world." A big congrats to Chris for achieving this milestone! YORK, PA, [...]

By |2023-03-31T06:42:52-04:00March 31st, 2023|About IFPO|Comments Off on IFPO Board Emeritus member Chris Hertig accepted into the Marquis Who’s Who

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 advisory board members named to IFSEC’s Global Influencers in Security 2022

Several advisory board members of the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) were named as global influencers in security following the recent release of the International Fire and Security Exhibition and Conference's (IFSEC) annual list. The advisory boards of IFPO -- whether in the United States, the United Kingdom and Ireland or the Latin countries [...]

By |2022-06-21T06:10:34-04:00June 21st, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO advisory board members named to IFSEC’s Global Influencers in Security 2022

Independent Security Advisors adds two experienced instructors to its training division

Longtime IFPO partner Independent Security Advisors, an executive and dignitary protection company, recently announced the addition of Kevin Brey and Beau Jarvis to its training division. Brey and Jarvis boast former careers in law enforcement, while also being fully-credentialed and highly-experienced in executive/dignitary protection. Brey and Jarvis will be in the classroom May 2-8, 2022 [...]

By |2022-04-19T06:25:39-04:00April 19th, 2022|News|Comments Off on Independent Security Advisors adds two experienced instructors to its training division

IFPO plays major role at inaugural Outstanding Security Performance Awards Ireland

IFPO UK and Ireland Advisory Board Member Paul Kellett addresses the audience at the inaugural (2022) Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) Ireland. The inaugural Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) Ireland was a rousing success, with members of the International Foundation for Protection Officers playing pivotal roles in what promises to the beginning of [...]

By |2022-04-06T06:31:08-04:00April 6th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO plays major role at inaugural Outstanding Security Performance Awards Ireland

Asking “What can an IFPO certification do for me?” is a matter of will and perspective

IFPO founder Ron Minion (right), presenting Tom Conley with his CPO certificate at ASIS in 1989.Earning a Certified Protection Officer certification from the International Foundation for Protection Officers is a great achievement, but it is only the beginning. Over the years, the question has often been asked, in one form or another, "But what can [...]

By |2022-03-24T05:49:58-04:00March 22nd, 2022|About IFPO|Comments Off on Asking “What can an IFPO certification do for me?” is a matter of will and perspective

GET CERTIFIED! Demand for security officers increases in the U.S.

Free pic from pexels.com If you've ever considered becoming a security officer, now would be a good time to pursue the profession. A check of online news feeds in recent months indicates the demand for security officers that began during the height of the Covid-19 virus -- when mass looting and rioting took [...]

By |2022-02-23T06:07:35-05:00February 23rd, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on GET CERTIFIED! Demand for security officers increases in the U.S.

Supply and demand in today’s security industry: Officers now hired for unusual jobs

Screen-grab from Hy-Vee promotional video You might call it fortuitous that there are seemingly more uses for security officers than ever before, or a sad commentary on today's society that we need security in places that up until recently have never had them. Regardless, the good news is there are security professionals available to answer [...]

By |2022-01-26T06:18:35-05:00January 26th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Supply and demand in today’s security industry: Officers now hired for unusual jobs

‘Be aware of your surroundings’ and other holiday shopping safety tips

free pic from unsplash.com   Holiday Shopping Safety Tips  By IFPO Director Lawrence J. Fennelly, CPOI, CSSM and Marianna A. Perry, M.S., CPP, CPOI   Using debit or credit cards is much safer than carrying a lot of cash.   If the stores that you will visit don't take credit cards, consider obtaining traveler's [...]

By |2021-12-06T05:29:13-05:00December 6th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on ‘Be aware of your surroundings’ and other holiday shopping safety tips

IFPO December Special: 15% off the Professional Security Officer Program certification

IFPO December Special: 15% Off One Professional Security Officer Program (PSOP). As a complimentary thank-you for being part of the IFPO we will be offering our limited time offer for the month of December. This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or membership pricing. *** ORDER your Professional Security Officer Program (PSOP) - [...]

By |2021-12-02T05:43:43-05:00December 2nd, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO December Special: 15% off the Professional Security Officer Program certification

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