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FBI piloting Amazon Rekognition facial matching software

First, there was the news that Amazon Rekognition had been pitched to ICE, which drew criticism from civil liberties groups. Now, we have news that the FBI is actually using it in a pilot program. While technology may be limiting in the realms of privacy, it can also be a benefit to security. It's a [...]

By |2019-01-05T09:31:04-05:00January 5th, 2019|News|Comments Off on FBI piloting Amazon Rekognition facial matching software

Jewish Hospital security spot and detain Torah theft suspect

James David Macon and a torah. BY MIKE STUNSON, of Kentucky.com October 17, 2018 10:53 AM A man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly stealing an expensive Torah from Jewish Hospital in Louisville. The Torah, an ancient artifact often including scribed Jewish teachings and practice, was valued at $30,000, according to the Louisville Metro [...]

By |2018-10-24T06:27:14-04:00October 24th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Jewish Hospital security spot and detain Torah theft suspect

LAST DAY!!! June Special: 30% OFF IFPO Individual Membership & CPO Traditional Delivery

IFPO June Special: For a limited time, receive 30% Off IFPO Individual Membership & CPO Traditional Delivery As a complimentary thank you for being part of the IFPO, we are offering our June special. This is a limited time offer for the month of June and is eligible until 6/30/2018. To take advantage of this offer, please [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:36:27-05:00June 2nd, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on LAST DAY!!! June Special: 30% OFF IFPO Individual Membership & CPO Traditional Delivery

Register now for ASIS International’s GSX security event, set for Las Vegas, Sept. 23-27

*** ATTENTION: IFPO Members and Graduates can receive $50.00 off of an ALL ACCESS PASS to the event.  They must use the code PARTNER2 in order for the discount to be applied. ***   Registration is now open for the landmark security event of the year, the Global Security Exchange, formerly known as the ASIS International [...]

By |2018-06-09T13:11:52-04:00April 28th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Register now for ASIS International’s GSX security event, set for Las Vegas, Sept. 23-27

Woman shocks Walmart security officer with stun gun in Nashville

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: NASHVILLE, Tenn. April 27 2018 A woman previously banned from Walmart has been arrested and is now facing more serious charges than trespassing. An Asset Protection Employee at the Walmart on Dickerson Pike reported seeing Sharon Mendoza, 43, putting things in her backpack she hadn't paid for, bypassing the cashier and heading towards the [...]

By |2018-04-27T12:00:59-04:00April 27th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Woman shocks Walmart security officer with stun gun in Nashville

IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies congratulates CPO graduate

IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies -- who recently attended and spoke at the 2018 ASIS Europe conference -- congratulates a recent Certified Protection Officer graduate Mr. Karl Baruel, CPO. IFPO Board of Director - Joop Verdonk, CPP delivered the classroom training at the University of Applied Sciences AVANS at Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. April Special: 30% Off [...]

By |2018-04-27T11:34:09-04:00April 27th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies congratulates CPO graduate

Scenes from IFPO’s Sandi Davies’ trip to ASIS Europe 2018

  IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies was in Rotterdam, NL for the annual ASIS Europe conference, titled this year, "From Risk to Resilience," speaking about the importance of achieving certifications in the security industry. Here are some pics Sandi posted of her time at the conference:   Go to the ASIS International website   LIKE [...]

By |2018-04-20T11:00:49-04:00April 20th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Scenes from IFPO’s Sandi Davies’ trip to ASIS Europe 2018

School board in Boulder Valley, Colo. mulls security cameras

Photo from www.securitycameraking.com AMY BOUNDS ON APR 18, 2018 SOURCE: MCCLATCHY, SecurityInfoWatch.com April 18--The Boulder Valley school board is moving closer to installing interior security cameras at its high schools, with members generally agreeing to a new policy at a Tuesday work session. Parents and high school principals have lobbied the board to [...]

By |2018-04-20T08:59:41-04:00April 20th, 2018|News|Comments Off on School board in Boulder Valley, Colo. mulls security cameras

The Survey Says – Most Clients of Security Guard Providers are not Happy

By Tom T. Parrish, President, Parrish Security Group In a recent report from Experience Inc, a research firm specializing in consulting to the uniformed security officer industry, it was stated that 54% of security users (buyers) are not satisfied with their current provider of security services. 36% of clients surveyed said they were dissatisfied with [...]

By |2018-04-19T06:39:56-04:00April 19th, 2018|News|Comments Off on The Survey Says – Most Clients of Security Guard Providers are not Happy

IFPO’s Sandi Davies to speak on ‘The Benefits of Certification’ at ASIS Europe 2018

IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies is in Rotterdam, NL for the annual ASIS Europe conference, titled this year, "From Risk to Resilience." Sandi will be talking about the importance of achieving certifications in the security industry. Here is the description of her presentation: ASIS security certifications set the standard for professional excellence. Recognized worldwide, the CPP, [...]

By |2018-04-18T06:54:33-04:00April 18th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO’s Sandi Davies to speak on ‘The Benefits of Certification’ at ASIS Europe 2018

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