International Foundation for Protection Officers

IFPO Board Emeritus member Chris Hertig accepted into the Marquis Who’s Who

Chris Hertig, a member of the International Foundation for Protection Officers' Board Emeritus, has been accepted into the Marquis Who's Who, a website that describes itself as "an essential biographical source for thousands of researchers, journalists, librarians and executive search firms around the world." A big congrats to Chris for achieving this milestone! YORK, PA, [...]

By |2023-03-31T06:42:52-04:00March 31st, 2023|About IFPO|Comments Off on IFPO Board Emeritus member Chris Hertig accepted into the Marquis Who’s Who

IFPO announces recipients of ASIS Foundation Scholarship program

  Earlier this year -- for the third year in a row -- the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) participated in the ASIS Foundation Scholarship by offering several of our Certified Protection Officer (CPO) and Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) certifications for free to eligible applicants. And now, we are pleased to [...]

By |2022-06-27T06:38:03-04:00June 27th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO announces recipients of ASIS Foundation Scholarship program

Law enforcement officers honored during National Police Week 2022

The profession to serve and protect as a law enforcement officer is not just a job, it is a calling; the men and women who don the uniform every day do so with a deep desire to improve their communities. They leave their families hoping to see them again at the end of their shift, [...]

By |2022-05-17T05:56:19-04:00May 17th, 2022|News|Comments Off on Law enforcement officers honored during National Police Week 2022

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

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

Dedicated, caring UPenn Wharton security officer profiled in YouTube video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t71afhfrTo&t=111s   It's not very often that you see positive pieces -- whether they be in written or video form -- highlighting the profession of security personnel, but here one is, filmed and edited by YouTuber Dominique Cynthia. In the video, Cynthia interviews Pete, a 10-year security veteran at The Wharton School of the University [...]

By |2021-12-07T06:41:00-05:00December 7th, 2021|News|Comments Off on Dedicated, caring UPenn Wharton security officer profiled in YouTube video

IFPO December Special: 15% off the Professional Security Officer Program certification

IFPO December Special: 15% Off One Professional Security Officer Program (PSOP). As a complimentary thank-you for being part of the IFPO we will be offering our limited time offer for the month of December. This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or membership pricing. *** ORDER your Professional Security Officer Program (PSOP) - [...]

By |2021-12-02T05:43:43-05:00December 2nd, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO December Special: 15% off the Professional Security Officer Program certification

IFPO thanks U.S. veterans for their service on Veterans Day

  A truly heartfelt thank-you from all of us at the International Foundation for Protection Officers to all of the veterans in the United States on Veterans Day. Facts About Veterans Day: -- The World War I armistice was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month (hence why it [...]

By |2021-11-11T08:42:16-05:00November 11th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO thanks U.S. veterans for their service on Veterans Day

IFPO MEMBERS — Healthcare coverage for security professionals now available!

Are you looking for healthcare coverage? First Responders Healthcare is here to help! This IFPO member benefit has something for individuals, groups, part-time employees, even 1099 workers! Schedule your call to learn more today!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGLUWr5cZvY ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Get certified and take your security career to the next level! The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) [...]

By |2021-11-08T05:27:12-05:00November 8th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO MEMBERS — Healthcare coverage for security professionals now available!

IFPO November Special: 15% off one Initial Security Officer Program

IFPO November Special: 15% Off One Initial Security Officer Program (ISOP) As a complimentary thank-you for being part of the IFPO we will be offering our limited time offer for the month of November. This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or membership pricing. *** ORDER Initial Security Officer Program (ISOP) - $34.00 [...]

By |2021-11-05T06:28:36-04:00November 5th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO November Special: 15% off one Initial Security Officer Program

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