International Foundation for Protection Officers

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

EXECUTIVE PROTECTION class in Laurel, Md. June 15-21

ISA is holding an Executive Protection class June 15-21 in Laurel Maryland. This is a great way to get into the exciting and fulfilling industry of executive/dignitary protection. IFPO discounted tuition $990.00, Reg $2250.00 Limited to 10 students. Must register ASAP on line at eptraining.us Put "IFPO member" in remarks on registration form.   Here [...]

By |2020-06-08T06:35:50-04:00June 8th, 2020|News|Comments Off on EXECUTIVE PROTECTION class in Laurel, Md. June 15-21

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

Want a security job? IFPO Career Center provides pathway to success

The security industry is vast and complex. Let the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) be your guide. If you are thinking of starting a career in the security industry, now is the time to make it happen. Due to unfortunate circumstances in the United States and around the world, the demand for security officers [...]

By |2020-06-18T08:21:59-04:00August 18th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Want a security job? IFPO Career Center provides pathway to success

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

Considering executive protection? Look at the ISDA’s roadmap to success

One viable option under the security professional umbrella is that of executive protection and one organization affiliated with the IFPO is the International Security Driver Association (ISDA). Here's a little bit more about the ISDA from its website: "The International Security Driver Association (ISDA) serves our members by supporting an international forum of protection professionals [...]

By |2019-06-15T10:27:23-04:00June 15th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Considering executive protection? Look at the ISDA’s roadmap to success

Security officer shot defending news crew during Oakland robbery

They say crime is about opportunity, and that appears to be the case recently in Oakland. Here we have TV reporters, just trying to do their jobs, but in the chaos and confusion of the Oakland teachers' strike, a couple of suspects saw an opportunity and even with the crew's security officer right there, pulled [...]

By |2019-02-26T06:37:28-05:00February 26th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Security officer shot defending news crew during Oakland robbery

NEW executive protection training & employment incentive program for DC/N. VA

Here's a recent post from Matthew Parker of Independent Security Advisors: Mr. Brandon Shafikhani the Executive Director of Samaritan Protective Services LLC announces their new Executive Protection Training & Employment Incentive Program. Purpose: To provide those with at least one year documented private security experience with the drive and motivation to succeed, an employment opportunity with [...]

By |2018-11-09T14:42:58-05:00November 9th, 2018|News|Comments Off on NEW executive protection training & employment incentive program for DC/N. VA

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