International Foundation for Protection Officers

Strategies for Effectively Outsourcing Security

Security leaders can ensure the success of outsourced security services by investing in their teams. By Sandi Davies and Dr. Glen Kitteringham, Contributing Writers One of the elements of a successful security program is the stability of the guard force. An unstable security department results in an ineffective security program. Wasted security countermeasures, high turnover, [...]

By |2023-06-03T09:51:19-04:00June 3rd, 2023|About IFPO|Comments Off on Strategies for Effectively Outsourcing Security

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

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.

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

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

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