International Foundation for Protection Officers

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.

IFPO Corporate Members can now designate up to 20 personnel as Individual Members for free

Recently, the International Foundation for Protection Officers has released an exciting benefit for Corporate Members -- upon becoming a Corporate Member, the respective company or organization may submit the names of 20 security personnel from within their department to be entitled to IFPO Individual Memberships -- an $800.00 value. These now-IFPO members would be entitled [...]

By |2022-02-07T06:16:26-05:00February 7th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO Corporate Members can now designate up to 20 personnel as Individual Members for free

How CPTED can address the current smash-and-grab robbery phenomena

free pic from pixabay.com By Curtis Blakely, CSSM For many Americans, and certainly for those of us that work within the field of security, the recent wave of smash-and-grab robberies that have taken place are a frightening reminder that we must always be aware of the threats that exist around us. Retailers in San Francisco, [...]

By |2021-12-31T11:02:53-05:00December 31st, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on How CPTED can address the current smash-and-grab robbery phenomena

IFPO UK & Ireland welcomes new corporate member, Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I

By Matthew Bull, International Security Journal The International Foundation of Protection Officers UK & I (IFPO UK & Ireland) has welcomed Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) as a corporate member. SBF GB&I is the maker of iconic soft drink brands including Lucozade, Ribena and Orangina and employs over 600 staff across sites in [...]

By |2021-12-26T19:50:13-05:00December 26th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO UK & Ireland welcomes new corporate member, Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I

NOMINATE an outstanding female security professional for Security Magazine’s annual Women in Security feature!

Here is a message from Security Magazine's Editor-in-Chief Maggie Shein: Security magazine aims to celebrate diversity and inclusion in the security industry. With our annual Women in Security feature, we aim to spotlight female security executives and professionals that are at the forefront of the industry, leading the way in security and acting as mentors [...]

By |2021-12-22T07:03:15-05:00December 22nd, 2021|News|Comments Off on NOMINATE an outstanding female security professional for Security Magazine’s annual Women in Security feature!

HEALTHCARE COVERAGE FOR SECURITY PROFESSIONALS is now available!

Are you looking for healthcare coverage? First Responders Healthcare is here to help! This 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) is [...]

By |2021-12-14T05:05:03-05:00December 14th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on HEALTHCARE COVERAGE FOR SECURITY PROFESSIONALS is now available!

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

‘Be aware of your surroundings’ and other holiday shopping safety tips

free pic from unsplash.com   Holiday Shopping Safety Tips  By IFPO Director Lawrence J. Fennelly, CPOI, CSSM and Marianna A. Perry, M.S., CPP, CPOI   Using debit or credit cards is much safer than carrying a lot of cash.   If the stores that you will visit don't take credit cards, consider obtaining traveler's [...]

By |2021-12-06T05:29:13-05:00December 6th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on ‘Be aware of your surroundings’ and other holiday shopping safety tips

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

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