International Foundation for Protection Officers

A SPECIAL OFFER for IFPO members who want to attend ASIS Europe

For IFPO members in Europe who are not ASIS members but are planning to attend the in-person ASIS Europe event in Prague, there is the availability of the "show pass," which allows access to the Innovation Track sessions onsite, the exhibition, coffee breaks and happy hours. In addition, ASIS is opening up the Aspiring Leaders [...]

By |2022-05-10T06:07:14-04:00May 10th, 2022|News|Comments Off on A SPECIAL OFFER for IFPO members who want to attend ASIS Europe

IFPO WEBINAR: Managing workplace stress for security professionals

The security professional is not immune from workplace stress; on the contrary, some argue that working as a security professional right now can be one of the taxing jobs available. On the flip-side of that, it can also be one of the most rewarding. And so, with that in mind, IFPO UK & Ireland, along [...]

By |2022-05-07T08:42:28-04:00May 7th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO WEBINAR: Managing workplace stress for security professionals

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.

IFPO Corporate Members can now designate up to 20 personnel as Individual Members for free

Recently, the International Foundation for Protection Officers has released an exciting benefit for Corporate Members -- upon becoming a Corporate Member, the respective company or organization may submit the names of 20 security personnel from within their department to be entitled to IFPO Individual Memberships -- an $800.00 value. These now-IFPO members would be entitled [...]

By |2022-02-07T06:16:26-05:00February 7th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO Corporate Members can now designate up to 20 personnel as Individual Members for free

How CPTED can address the current smash-and-grab robbery phenomena

free pic from pixabay.com By Curtis Blakely, CSSM For many Americans, and certainly for those of us that work within the field of security, the recent wave of smash-and-grab robberies that have taken place are a frightening reminder that we must always be aware of the threats that exist around us. Retailers in San Francisco, [...]

By |2021-12-31T11:02:53-05:00December 31st, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on How CPTED can address the current smash-and-grab robbery phenomena

HEALTHCARE COVERAGE FOR SECURITY PROFESSIONALS is now available!

Are you looking for healthcare coverage? First Responders Healthcare is here to help! This member benefit has something for individuals, groups, part-time employees, even 1099 workers! Schedule your call to learn more today!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGLUWr5cZvY   Get certified and take your security career to the next level! The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is [...]

By |2021-12-14T05:05:03-05:00December 14th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on HEALTHCARE COVERAGE FOR SECURITY PROFESSIONALS is now available!

Dedicated, caring UPenn Wharton security officer profiled in YouTube video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t71afhfrTo&t=111s   It's not very often that you see positive pieces -- whether they be in written or video form -- highlighting the profession of security personnel, but here one is, filmed and edited by YouTuber Dominique Cynthia. In the video, Cynthia interviews Pete, a 10-year security veteran at The Wharton School of the University [...]

By |2021-12-07T06:41:00-05:00December 7th, 2021|News|Comments Off on Dedicated, caring UPenn Wharton security officer profiled in YouTube video

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