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Testimonials and Success Stories
What the Industry Has to Say About
the Certified Protection Officer [CPO] Program
"I would like to start by saying how pleased I am
that there is finally a program for the working person in
the security field who has not reached a management position."
- Phillip I. Palmar, Parma Community
General Hospital, Parma, Ohio
"With the CPO designation, I now walk
tall and speak with a high degree of authority on security
issues among security practitioners, both in the private
and public sectors. Especially when I speak among top police
officers, they marvel at the dept of my knowledge of the
secuirity and safety profession.
The skill acquired during my preparation
for the examinations has also broadened my knowledged of
security practice and enriched my handling of security issues
in my newspaper.
Its beauty in my security column, Checkpoint
which I would resurrect very soon in Financial Standard
where I currently work as political editor, with bias for
financial crimes and investigative journalism, is immesurable.
It has prapared the grounds for a career switch to full
time security practice in no distant future."
- Biyi Adegoroye
" Just to let you know that I received
the certificate, lapel pin and IFPO I.d. card. My thanks
goes to all the IFPO staff. It was a pleasure for me to
study this course. The material was really clear and understandable.
It was so pleasant that I immediately started with the Security
and Supervision. It is also for me an honor to be the first
CPO on the island of Curacao, Netherlands Antilles (for
so far I know).
I will surely will like to promote the IFPO on the islands
of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba due the fact that
there are estimated 4000 people working in the security
and about 115 security companies registered at the Chamber
of Commerce. The bad thing about it that there is no regulation.
That means that the security on the islands are like in
the US like 35 years ago. There is a concept of a law for
the regulation of security companies that still haven't
been pass yet. One of the requirements are that all security
officer will have to follow a course.
As a police inspector (lieutenant) working for the Department
of Protective Services of the Police Force of the Netherlands
Antilles (Which tasks are to protect government officials,
buildings, prison and foreign dignitaries) I also have my
own company that is specialize in giving training for security
companies and sworn law enforcement officials. We developed
lessons material in our own local language (Papiamento)
and adapted them to the local situation. My next objective
is to become a CPOI to give CPO and other IFPO classes on
the islands. The curriculum of my course is written in Dutch
because the Dutch is the official language on the Netherlands
Antilles and Aruba. Recently Papiamento, Dutch and English
became official language to. In the near future I would
like to ask assistance of our fellow members in Holland
to check the curriculum so I can fulfill the requirements
to become a CPOI.
Once again I want to thank the whole IFPO and the HITS staff
for this great course"
- Clarson Gomez
"I am currently enrolled in the SSMP Course. It is
quite a piece of work! I have found it very beneficial in
my day-to-day duties as Sergeant in a busy security department.
I have been working closely with a Supervisor that I often
didn’t understand and frequently found myself questioning.
The SSMP Course has facilitated better communication between
us and I’m finding that some of the problems were
in my own thinking, and that my Supervisor has reasons for
the things that he does. Understanding these things has
made my professional life much easier and much more pleasant.
I appreciate the things that you’ve taught me and
hope to learn more."
-Sgt. Kris A. Highbargin, Battelle Organization
"The Certified Protection Officer material is probably
the best training program that I have found for the continueing
education of our Security Officers. Currently, I am sponsoring
a "study group" amoung several of our senior officers
which has been most rewarding. Each member of the group
is tasked with the responsiblity of creating a presentation
of
two chapters each month and present the material to the
rest of the group as a training exercise. This has resulted
in each of them developing their own "training libraries"
for use at their individual facilities as well as deepening
their knowledge of the material in preparation for their
own CPO Certification. I am amazed at how each of them have
developed their skills as trainers. As a result of this
exercise, we are reaping a multiplication of benefits that
will increase the professionalism of our entire security
workforce.
-Michael P. Wilson, Director, Quality and
Training
Day and Zimmermann Security Services
"I would really advise this course to anyone who is
in search of a class on security. The study guide is very
complete and the references mentioned in each chapter make
it really easy to do some self-education with regard to
a particular subject. On the other hand, you really feel
it's an American course which has its consequences on the
language used and some items mentioned in the book. A European
version would make the course unique and absolute."
-Reynout d'Haese Tyco ADT Belgium
"Ever since 1997 I’ve been training security
and private investigators using International Foundation
for Protection Officers (IFPO) educational programs. During
that time I have lost count of the number of successful
graduates from both the Certified Protection Officer (CPO)
and Security Supervision and Management (SSMP) programs.
Students have even gone on to obtain the prestigious designation
of Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM).
I have personally taken IFPO educational programs including
their recently implemented Crime and Loss Investigations
(CLIP) which I highly recommend to anyone who is considering
a career in Security Management or Law Enforcement.
Employers in the security and private investigator industries
should seriously consider using IFPO educational resources
and programs for employee training. In a growing and rapidly
expanding business, it is imperative that we keep up-to-date.
IFPO does just that: they stay current and as such, I will
continue to promote both the Foundation and its outstanding
educational programs."
-Gary M. Williams, CPP CPOI, CSS, CPO
Advanced Security Services Edmonton, AB
"Lyndon Security Services is committed to the training
of the Security Officers whom provide security services
to our clients. We believe that to have a professional security
company that provides security with integrity, the Security
Officers providing the service must be receive quality training.
In stating that, Lyndon Security has been involved in the
training of its Officers with the International Foundation
of Protection Officers since 1988. The quality and continual
improvement to the programs made available to this organization
have been more than satisfactory. At the present 64% of
our employees have graduated the CPO, CPOI or CSSM programs.
With stronger demands by government agencies for increased
training on all levels of private security the IFPO has
developed further professional security training with the
"Protection Officer Academy". Within this affiliation
Lyndon feels very confident that the level of instruction
provided by this institution will meet or exceed the Foundations
standards.
Graduates with the CPO, CPOI, CSSM are encouraged to contact
our office and speak to any of our management group regarding
a career in private security.
Lyndon would give professionally trained officers precedence
over untrained officers when it comes to employment and
job assignments."
-Erv Perry, Director of Operations Lyndon
Security Services
"Hannon Security Services has always had a strong
commitment to our training programs. In 1994 we graduated
our first Certified Protection Officer candidate through
the IFPO's Certified Protection Officer program. Since then,
Hannon has graduated over 500 CPO's. We wouldn't be this
committed to the IFPO and their training programs, if we
didn't strongly believe their programs helped us attain
a higher caliber Security Officer and that it benefited
our customers. We know we are able to deliver a superior
product because of the IFPO's training programs. We are
proud of the partnership we have developed with the
IFPO over the years and encourage your company to the same."
-Nicholas Luciano Vice President Hannon Security Services,
Inc.
"IFPO and their CPO and CSSM programs are cornerstones
of our organization’s security training. The Certified
Protection Officer program is mandatory for all Security
Officers starting in the department. It exposes our security
staff to a wide variety of industry related issues and prepares
them for the high standards we expect of our staff. The
Security Supervision and Management Program is also mandatory
for all supervisors and managers working within the department.
Staff has a high regard for the program and proudly display
their certificates. I am a big believer in the International
Foundation for Protection Officers and as a member of the
International Advisory Council representing Canada, I am
proud to be involved in an organization structured around
the needs of the front line security officer and supervisor."
-Glen Kitteringham, M.Sc., CPP, FIISec, CSSM,
CPO.
Senior Manager, Security & Life Safety Brookfield Properties
"We have been affiliated with the IFPO for almost
seven years. During that time the Certified Protection Officer
Course has been the backbone of our curriculum. Our students,
though only in a high school setting, have done extremely
well and many have gone on to go into not only security
positions with solid growth paths but have even aspired
and gone into the field of law enforcement.
We also belong to a State wide Association of Criminal
Justice Instructors and many of them are now also adopting
the CPO course as part of their curriculum. We not only
have the blessing and approval of the New York State Department
of Education but even have Articulation Agreements in place
where colleges are giving our students (and others) up to
six college credits for the successful completion of our
program. Additionally, New York State offers a "Technical
Endorsement " for the successful completion of a program
in the field of Career and Technical Education and the endorsement
for our Criminal Justice Studies course is directly linked
to the students success in the IFPO!
For information about our implementation of the program
or how you might explore looking into it, please contact
me"
-Bob Sternfeld, Instructor Criminal Justice
Studies
Southern Adirondack Education Center
"It gives me a lot of pleasure to recommend The International
Foundation for Protection Officers training programs to
anyone in the security industry. The IFPO offers a wide
variety of training programs, beginning with entry level
programs up to Security Supervision and Management.
Our department has implemented the Certified Protection
Officer (CPO) program as a mandatory requirement for our
officers. I personally have accomplished the CPO, SSMP and
CSSM programs. These programs educate Protection Officers
to grasp the fundamentals of security from the very beginnings.
The IFPO is a very well organized and professional organization.
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Brad Ibarra, CSSM, CPO Protection Coordinator
Medtronics
"The training provided by IFPO is second to none.
As an instructor of the program for many years, I think
that it provides a complete over view of what a new security
officers needs to start on his/her post or assignment.
I have been involved in all types of police training at
the college level and at the academy level as an instructor.
(retired police officer-27 yrs.)
I think that this training is as informative as any other
classes I have taught.
The training is very valuable for students and it is an
important resource for any security officer."
- Jerry Hutchinson Instructor Hannon Security
"My experience it mostly positive. Regarding the material,
it is of course not that easy to understand everything if
English is not your native language. This takes a lot of
effort and time during study and examination. The content
of the manual can always be discussed. If IFPO want this
to be an international program the content should be changed.
Some of the American history should be replaced with European
history. This should only be "informative" information
and should not be a part of the examination. The parts explaining
how to behave, investigate, different types of equipment
and so on is highly relevant and the final exam should be
based on this. The examination with multiple choice questions
is fine and should not be changed."
-Henrik Moeller DHL Denmark
"Studying the Protection Officers Training Manual,
made me relive my 20 years of experience in security. I
was glad to re-learn a lot of things I once knew, but had
forgotten all about. Every aspect of a Protection Officers
work was covered in such a structured and detailed way that
I could immediately put the knowledge to use in our companies
guarding procedures & training program. The exam put
it all to the test, but confirmed me that hard work pays
off. The CPO certification process made me decide to go
all the way, and next on
the agenda was the CPOI certification. Both certificates
have helped to improve my professional development."
-Werner Cooreman MAKRO Belgium
"The CPO program in general is good. It gives the
student a "wider insight" in the security profession.
The book is "very readable".... From my point
of view the most interesting chapters are, the part about
Investigation, Drugs, CSM and Terrorism."
-Jan Collander DHL Sweden
"Welcome to our first CPP Study Review. As the Chapter
CPP Coordinator, I would like to encourage you to explore
a couple of courses from the IFPO. The CSS (Certified Security
Supervisor) and the CPO (Certified Protection Officer) courses
provided me with a condensed and comprehensive source of
CPP related offerings. When I completed the two courses…..I
felt that I was at least ready to take the CPP Exam. Gave
me just the confidence and jump start I needed!"
-Glen Hager, CPP, CPO, CSS; IBM Security
Administrator; Lexington, KY.
"It was a surprise for me, that the contents of CPO
training course provided so much useful information, about
things I thought I already know. Most interesting parts
of it were history information & topics related with
people behavior, sociality, and similar. Technical topics
were realy difficult and very detailed. I gained a lot of
usefull knowledge from that. That makes certificate really
valuable for everyone."
-Milagros Coira DHL Spain
"I'm excited about this whole process! I've been in
the industry for a number of years... I've done everything
from basic "door rattler" guard to Director of
Corporate Security and I really understand the benefits
of professional certifications."
- Kim Seavy, Charlemaigne Inc., Everett,
WA
"I have a copy of the Protection Officer Training
Manual. I like it. I think it should be in the back pocket
of every Security Officer and in the library of every Security
Manager, to be read and understood."
- Don P. Mattocks, Teaching Master,
Georgian College
"The Concept of Certified Protection Officer [CPO]
is one, I feel, could revolutionize our industry. All the
best to your group for consistency and progressive attitudes."
- David A. Kerby, Protection Officer,
Vancouver, B.C.
"1t really makes one feel good to sense the effort
you are putting into the betterment of the Security Profession."
- Ed Lysyk, Director of Security, Wardair
International
"I thoroughly enjoyed working each chapter and feel
my basic security knowledge has been enhanced. I am anxiously
looking forward to challenging the final exam for certification
as a Protection Officer."
- Kyle N. Corray, Sr., CPO, Security
Supervisor, Martin Marietta Denver Aerospace
"Just a note to let you know Shell has adopted the
CPO as one of the standards for application to quote on
Security Services. Congratulations on an excellent program."
- David L. Ray, Security Manager, Shell
Canada Limited
"My copy of Protection Officer Training Manual arrived
in my office ten days ago and has received a thorough going-over
by myself and a number of NCO's from my Division. I am pleased
to advise you that all responses to the manual have been
very positive and enthusiastic."
- Brian M. Angus, Metropol Base-Fort
Security Group, Thompson, Manitoba
"The CPO program was taken at several levels throughout
our organization and proved to be informative and thorough."
- Michel Sacho, CPO, Manager, Corporate
Resources Protection, Mitel Corporation
"Good quality, interesting articles that are written
for the Security Officer (I mean the guy or gal out there
walking the beat) - I made inquiries concerning the CPO
program and received outstanding references."
- Stephen K. Hardtke, Protection Officer,
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