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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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) - [...]
Garry Bergin, left, and Paul Kellett The International Foundation for Protection Officers and Security Magazine announce the 2022 award recipients of the Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence. In 2017, the International Foundation for Protection Officers, in conjunction with Security Magazine, announced the Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence. The award recognizes security [...]
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 [...]
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