International Foundation for Protection Officers

Will robots replace security officers in the future?

Robot employee kicks away a human worker from doing his computer job at office. leremy / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images As we enter a new year and a new decade, one can't help but ponder the future. What lies out there in the beyond? How much will things change [...]

By |2019-12-26T08:22:05-05:00December 26th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Will robots replace security officers in the future?

Pics from the IFPO at #GSX2019 in Chicago

  IFPO Nigeria representative Dr. Ona Ekhomu, IFPO Director Chris Hertig, IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies and IFPO Nigeria representative Deinde Lateef. This year's Global Security Exchange, held in Chicago, was a rousing success. Members of the IFPO were on hand at booth 1489, greeting patrons and spreading the word about the IFPO's certifications. Here [...]

By |2019-09-16T10:59:49-04:00September 15th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Pics from the IFPO at #GSX2019 in Chicago

Want to boost your career in security? Go to GSX 2019’s Career HQ!

Career Opportunities for Protection Officers at GSX 2019 It can be difficult to find the time to develop your resume, expand your professional network, and find new educational and learning opportunities - all of which are necessary to further your career. Fortunately, the organizers at ASIS recognize this and have you covered at Global Security [...]

By |2019-07-18T06:23:11-04:00July 18th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Want to boost your career in security? Go to GSX 2019’s Career HQ!

Will you be at GSX 2019 in Chicago? Visit the IFPO at Booth #1489!

Make sure to visit the IFPO at Booth #1489 at GSX CHICAGO September 8-12! Click here to register for the GSX 2019. Career Opportunities for Protection Officers at GSX 2019 It can be difficult to find the time to develop your resume, expand your professional network, and find new educational and learning opportunities - all [...]

By |2019-09-03T06:03:47-04:00July 10th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Will you be at GSX 2019 in Chicago? Visit the IFPO at Booth #1489!

Protection officers can learn, network and unwind at GSX 2019

As the practice of security becomes more complex, with information security and physical security merging to become the single discipline of risk management, the responsibility of protection officers is becoming more complex as well. And with analytics technology, AI, and increasingly advanced software solutions entering the market, it is more important than ever for protection [...]

By |2019-05-31T08:38:26-04:00May 31st, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Protection officers can learn, network and unwind at GSX 2019

Voting for the 2019 US Outstanding Security Performance Awards now open

Nominations for the annual US OSPAs are now being accepted through to July 1st. Click here to cast your vote. Here are the categories: Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director        Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director Outstanding Security Team                                          Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding) Outstanding Security Consultant                              [...]

By |2019-05-22T06:18:58-04:00May 22nd, 2019|News|Comments Off on Voting for the 2019 US Outstanding Security Performance Awards now open

Nominees for the 2019 OSPAs to be accepted in March, ceremony at GSX 2019

2018 OPSA Security Officer of the Year Award sponsored by the IFPOLeft to Right: Dennis Shepp, CPP IFPO Chairman of the BoardRichard W. Sullivan – Award RecipientRichard Widup, COO Former ASIS International President The IFPO is pleased to announce once again its support of the Outstanding Security Performance Awards, bestowed annually at ASIS International's Global [...]

By |2019-02-10T07:05:57-05:00February 10th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Nominees for the 2019 OSPAs to be accepted in March, ceremony at GSX 2019

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