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

“Unbelievable bravery” Six British security officers subdue attackers who stabbed two police officers

  Six security officers received challenge coins and other accolades for their bravery, skill and ingenuity in responding to a vicious knife attack against two police officers at a shopping center in central England in July. According to the BBC, the officers were targeted and suffered slash injuries in the ambush at the New Square [...]

By |2022-03-25T06:10:50-04:00March 24th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on “Unbelievable bravery” Six British security officers subdue attackers who stabbed two police officers

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

IFPO Vice Chair Kevin Palacios receives Dedicated Service Award

IFPO Board of Directors Vice Chairman Kevin Palacios was recently presented with the IFPO Dedicated Service Award for his tireless, forward-thinking work in many areas, including technology and global expansion. The inscription on the award reads, "International Foundation for Protection Officers Dedicated Service Award Presented to Kevin Palacios, CSSM, CPOI, CPO in recognition of your [...]

By |2022-03-18T06:35:11-04:00March 18th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO Vice Chair Kevin Palacios receives Dedicated Service Award

“Never Give Up” IFPO UK & Ireland Chris Middleton wins a UK OSPA award

A big congrats to IFPO UK & Ireland Advisory Board Member Chris Middleton Dip ML MSyl on receiving an OSPA at a recent ceremony. Chris, who holds the position of security and client services director for ABM UK, was appointed to the board in 2020.  Here is what Chris wrote on his Linkedin profile after [...]

By |2022-02-28T06:05:08-05:00February 28th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on “Never Give Up” IFPO UK & Ireland Chris Middleton wins a UK OSPA award

IFPO board member Ron Martin to receive SIA’s Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award

A big congratulations to IFPO Board of Directors member Ron Martin, PhD, CPP, who was one of four chosen by the Security Industry Association as a 2022 recipient of the annual Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award, a distinction that celebrating individuals who have had an impact in the security industry, particularly as mentors. The [...]

By |2022-02-25T06:23:38-05:00February 25th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO board member Ron Martin to receive SIA’s Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award

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.

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