International Foundation for Protection Officers

Netherlands-based security entrepreneur earns CSSM from the IFPO

You may remember Retsan Koers, BScN AD ASyl CPO OSP of the Netherlands from the International Foundation for Protection Officers blog. It was only in October that he received Certified Protection Officer honors. Now, this month, more good news about the founder and director of VIP protection company Backup Concept -- Retsan successfully completed and [...]

By |2020-12-08T12:04:42-05:00December 8th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Netherlands-based security entrepreneur earns CSSM from the IFPO

Non-law enforcement seats open for Dignitary and Executive Protection course in Md.

Here is a news release from Matt Parker, CEO of International Security Advisors, on an upcoming dignitary and executive protection course in Maryland: Time/Date: Dec 7 at 7 AM EST – Dec 13 at 3 PM EST Location: 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745-4731, United States Hosted by: Independent Security Advisors LLC In [...]

By |2020-12-01T06:52:59-05:00December 1st, 2020|News|Comments Off on Non-law enforcement seats open for Dignitary and Executive Protection course in Md.

Watching your 6: Journalists protected by security professionals on the streets

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 [...]

By |2020-12-03T06:07:35-05:00November 19th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Watching your 6: Journalists protected by security professionals on the streets

Dignitary and Executive Protection Specialist course set for November in Maryland

The Independent Security Advisors next fully-accredited Dignitary and Executive Protection Specialist Course with open seating will be November 16th - 22nd, 2020. This course is hosted by the security team of the MGM Grand National Harbor in Maryland.  **Limited Seating is available for students who wish to register due to Covid-19. Due to the financial hardships [...]

By |2020-10-23T07:08:17-04:00October 23rd, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Dignitary and Executive Protection Specialist course set for November in Maryland

Back-to-school: ISA announces charity drive for schools reopening in North Carolina

Here's a Facebook post from Matt Parker, CEO of Independent Security Advisors, s dignitary/executive protection company, about a charity initiative involving schools reopening in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic:   We have already announced our charity and community service recipients for EP class 0823, But this is your chance if you live in North [...]

By |2020-08-18T06:35:35-04:00August 18th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Back-to-school: ISA announces charity drive for schools reopening in North Carolina

Discussion: Private Security vs. Law Enforcement protection for judges and elected officials

Here is a recent post by Matt Parker, owner of Independent Security Advisors, a company that specializes in executive and dignitary protection: As threats increase to judges we also see an increase in threats to small town and big city mayors and other elected officials. On July 17th the students of ISA EP course 7-19 [...]

By |2020-07-24T06:51:22-04:00July 22nd, 2020|News|Comments Off on Discussion: Private Security vs. Law Enforcement protection for judges and elected officials

Become a protective service agent — take this upcoming course in Maryland

The Dignitary and Executive Protection Specialist Course (ISA DPP 101) is a fully accredited training program for law enforcement and private security endorsed by the International Foundation for Protection Officers. This program provides specialized training to students who will conduct or support dignitary/executive protective service operations as a single agent or as part of a [...]

By |2020-06-30T06:16:10-04:00June 30th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Become a protective service agent — take this upcoming course in Maryland

Interested in executive/dignitary protection? Watch this video!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VouHKDLr2l8 If you are interested in a career in dignitary/executive protection, this is the video to watch! Ted Czech, social media manager with the International Foundation for Protection Officers talks with US Army veteran Matthew Parker, owner of the ISA, Independent Security Advisors, a company that provides close protection for dignitaries and executives, as well [...]

By |2020-05-28T08:05:36-04:00May 28th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Interested in executive/dignitary protection? Watch this video!

Want a career in executive and dignitary protection? Take the ISA’s course in Charlotte, NC in March

Limited seating is still available for Independent Security Advisors' March dignitary and executive protection training program, scheduled to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina. With 2020 being an election year, this particular course is critical if you are planning a career in dignitary and executive protection, as  ISA CEO Matt Parker notes that pat of [...]

By |2020-02-06T05:56:57-05:00February 6th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Want a career in executive and dignitary protection? Take the ISA’s course in Charlotte, NC in March

Interested in protection as a career? Executive protection course offered in North Carolina

One of the companies with which the IFPO enjoys a partnership is Matthew Parker's Independent Security Advisors LLC. According to its website, the ISA "is a certified disabled veteran owned company based in Oakland, Md., providing consulting, training, and other services on matters of national security and terrorism, extremism, domestic violence and executive or diplomatic protection." Here is some [...]

By |2019-08-01T06:29:52-04:00August 1st, 2019|News|Comments Off on Interested in protection as a career? Executive protection course offered in North Carolina

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