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UK security professionals praised for rescuing man from Thames

From Parliament -- Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle praised the actions of the security professionals who saved a man from the icy waters of the Thames. The BBC published a great story recently about two UK security officers and a CCTV control room operator who, through their heroic efforts, rescued a man who nearly [...]

By |2020-01-10T17:25:39-05:00January 10th, 2020|News|Comments Off on UK security professionals praised for rescuing man from Thames

Remember the fallen: 9/11 security officer donates original WTC blazer

9/11 Memorial Museum security guard, Mary Santos. Photo by Jenny Pachucki. With the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks nearly here, it's crucial to remember the security professionals who lost their lives that day and those who carry on their work and memory. Although it is unclear if any additional security professionals perished [...]

By |2019-09-07T11:05:48-04:00September 7th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Remember the fallen: 9/11 security officer donates original WTC blazer

IFPO announces support of the Thin Purple Line

PRESS RELEASE Naples, Florida 10/10/18 IFPO announces Support of the Thin Purple Line The IFPO Board of Directors made a resolution and approved to adapt the THIN PURPLE LINE as a symbol of the Private Security Officer’s dedication to the protection of people, places and assets. This designation will serve as the official color that [...]

By |2018-10-16T06:12:24-04:00October 16th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO announces support of the Thin Purple Line

Security Magazine: The deadly relationship between mass shootings and domestic violence

By Jim Sawyer, SecurityMagazine.com The sentinel challenge today for both Security Professionals and Crime Prevention Professionals is to develop strategies and procedures to prevent the next mass shooting. Indeed “Active Shooter” and “Run-Hide-Fight” classes have become a cottage industry in the security-law enforcement-crime prevention professions. Las Vegas massacre is a reminder of the need for sheepdogs [...]

By |2017-12-09T09:56:37-05:00December 9th, 2017|News|Comments Off on Security Magazine: The deadly relationship between mass shootings and domestic violence

ASIS 2017 in Dallas, TX — the must-attend security event of the year

Looking for the best security education, certification and career development opportunities? Join 22,000 security professionals from around the globe at ASIS 2017. ASIS 2017 is almost here and promises to be the must-attend security event of the year. With a packed show floor featuring fantastic networking and industry-leading education opportunities, the 63rd Annual Seminar and [...]

By |2017-08-01T06:13:58-04:00August 1st, 2017|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on ASIS 2017 in Dallas, TX — the must-attend security event of the year

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