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Dangerous work: Deadly force used by nightclub security professionals

Man shot by security guard in nightclub shooting dies, ME's Office says. Image from www.ksat.com Here is another media story on the potential peril of security professionals, who are oftentimes on the front lines of situations that involve lethal force. The story's headline, "Deadly shootings highlight dangers of security guard work," appears to [...]

By |2019-01-22T06:21:54-05:00January 22nd, 2019|News|Comments Off on Dangerous work: Deadly force used by nightclub security professionals

Body armor credited with saving security officer’s life in stabbing

From this story, it appears this could have been another deadly situation involving a security officer. How fortunate the security professional was wearing body armor; if ever there is a testament for every security professional to wear it, this is it.  --IFPO. By Melissa Newman, KSBY.com A Santa Maria Bomar Security guard is advocating for other [...]

By |2019-01-15T06:38:42-05:00January 15th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Body armor credited with saving security officer’s life in stabbing

Security professionals remain “The Forgotten Soldiers”

Still the Forgotten Soldiers By Chris Hertig, member, IFPO Board of Directors For years I said that there were more security officers killed in the line of duty than police. I had no data, just knew that there are 3-4 times as many security officers than police. Now there’s some data: roughly 50 police officers [...]

By |2019-01-12T09:27:49-05:00January 12th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Security professionals remain “The Forgotten Soldiers”

2 days into 2019: Security officers involved in 30 lethal force situations

This is a chilling statistic, and incredibly illustrative of the fact that now more than ever, although not police officers, security officers are being thrust into situations where they are using deadly force. Therefore, there has never been a greater need for increased training, more strict and comprehensive selection processes and laws amended to protect [...]

By |2019-01-04T06:16:29-05:00January 4th, 2019|News|Comments Off on 2 days into 2019: Security officers involved in 30 lethal force situations

Security officer trying to help 2 women shoots man at North Carolina motel

IMAGES: Security guard trying to help 2 women shoots man outside ...WSOC-TV1280 × 720Search by imageIMAGES: Security guard trying to help 2 women shoots man outside Charlotte motel. by: Elsa Gillis, WSOCTV.com CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Police are investigating after they said a security guard shot a man at a north Charlotte motel overnight. Investigators [...]

By |2023-12-18T15:30:01-05:00August 5th, 2017|News|Comments Off on Security officer trying to help 2 women shoots man at North Carolina motel

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