International Foundation for Protection Officers

GET READY! Surveys for the Security Research Project to be available soon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5SSDoB2cOk Dr. Martin Gill of Perpetuity Research talks with IFPO Public relations Manager Ted Czech about what's next for the Security Research Project. The groundbreaking project will identify functional breadth and depth, expertise, specialized skills, reduction/elimination of risk, deterrent value of the role as well as profit enhancement to an organization by having this role. [...]

By |2021-03-15T05:49:58-04:00March 15th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on GET READY! Surveys for the Security Research Project to be available soon

Congrats to IFPO’s monthly scholarship winner for January!

The IFPO's January scholarship winner is Pete Ford of Lexington, KY. Pete has chosen to take the Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) course. Congratulations, Pete! To sign up for the Monthly Scholarship for a CPO Program or the CSSM Program, click here! The International Foundation for Protection Officers stands for professionalism and education. [...]

By |2021-02-05T07:16:00-05:00February 5th, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on Congrats to IFPO’s monthly scholarship winner for January!

COMING SOON: IFPO Webinar #2: Career Planning in Security – Resources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoMgmFutTcU&t=352s   Following the success of IFPO's first free webinar, host Dr. Glen Kitteringham will present the second in the monthly series, titled Career Planning in Security: Resources, which will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 10 am Eastern Time. One of the great failures of the security industry over the past several decades has [...]

By |2021-03-06T07:29:44-05:00February 3rd, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on COMING SOON: IFPO Webinar #2: Career Planning in Security – Resources

UK publication The Professional Security Officer is a great asset to the security industry

The Professional Security Officer by Chris Hertig (tip o' the hat to Rollo Davies) A complimentary publication from the UK is attracting lots of  attention and support from all sectors of the security industry! A wise old college professor once told us that the UK and Canada had some really good books & journals on criminology, [...]

By |2021-01-23T11:22:36-05:00January 23rd, 2021|News|Comments Off on UK publication The Professional Security Officer is a great asset to the security industry

IFPO webinar 2021: Key issues facing frontline security professionals

  The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is dedicated to providing meaningful education and certification for all levels. It accomplishes this through its certification programs, but also through social media and free educational workshops, including webinars. About this Event: This first IFPO UK & Ireland webinar will focus on some key issues affecting frontline [...]

By |2020-12-18T07:44:58-05:00December 18th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO webinar 2021: Key issues facing frontline security professionals

IFPO Conversation 008: Dr. Glen Kittergham and continuing education in security

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--7as6TAPso In this conversation, Dr. Glen Kitteringham, of Kitteringham Security Group talks with Ted Czech of the International Foundation for Protection Officers about what motivated him to embark on a career in security, some of the major issues and challenges in the industry and the importance of continuing education for security professionals.   Get certified [...]

By |2020-12-14T06:47:38-05:00December 14th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO Conversation 008: Dr. Glen Kittergham and continuing education in security

IFPO’s Tom Conley: Security and COVID-19 — the good, the bad and the ugly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgS_G0d_9fQ Tom Conley, founder and CEO of Iowa-based The Conley Group, and also a past Chair of the International Foundation for Protection Officers Board of Directors and current board member, sat down to talk about the security industry and COVID-19 -- the good, the bad and the ugly. Although there have been many challenges for [...]

By |2020-12-12T07:49:20-05:00December 12th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO’s Tom Conley: Security and COVID-19 — the good, the bad and the ugly

Take advantage! Get 18 months of an IFPO membership at reduced rate

IFPO December Special: 18 Months of IFPO Individual Membership for $40! As a complimentary thank you for being part of the IFPO and due to popular demand, we are extending our limited-time offer for the month of December. Eligible until 12/31/2020 Individual membership in IFPO is available to any person employed in the security industry. [...]

By |2020-12-04T09:02:03-05:00December 4th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Take advantage! Get 18 months of an IFPO membership at reduced rate

Visit the IFPO Career Center to get your start in the security industry

  COVID-19 has thrown many aspects of our economy into chaos. Job availability and career pathways have changed and will change even more. Protection from harm is needed by everyone. And every organization. The huge, diverse and dynamic security industry continues to grow and expand. The Career Center at IFPO.ORG provides key details about jobs [...]

By |2020-12-03T06:19:43-05:00December 3rd, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Visit the IFPO Career Center to get your start in the security industry

Set yourself apart: Become an IFPO Certified Protection Officer Instructor

Here is a short essay from IFPO Board Member Emeritus Chris Hertig on the crucial role instructors play in communicating information in the IFPO's flagship course, the Certified Protection Officer. In order to teach the CPO course, one must pass the CPOI certification process.   The Certified Protection Officer Instructor (CPOI) process. It’s important! The [...]

By |2020-11-23T07:03:08-05:00November 23rd, 2020|About IFPO|Comments Off on Set yourself apart: Become an IFPO Certified Protection Officer Instructor

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