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Homeland Security concerned with “homegrown violent extremists”

Home Security's National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin In the wake of the Orlando nightclub massacre, perpetrated by a radical Islamic terrorist, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently issued this bulletin: In December, we described a new phase in the global threat environment, which has implications on the homeland. This basic assessment has [...]

By |2016-06-23T09:55:05-04:00June 23rd, 2016|News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Homeland Security concerned with “homegrown violent extremists”

In Singapore, security officers make buku bucks in OT

From The Straits Times: Security supervisor Wan Teruna calls it "fast-paced". Want to take your security career to the next level? Take a look at the IFPO's training programs. Security, the second low-wage industry to receive the Progressive Wage Model, tops all other industries when it comes to working overtime. Read the rest of the [...]

By |2020-11-30T05:25:48-05:00June 21st, 2016|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on In Singapore, security officers make buku bucks in OT

Evaluating and improving your campus safety agency

By Lt. John Weinstein, CampusSafetyMagazine: As a head of an agency or unit commander, we have at least three major responsibilities: establish and maintain safe and secure jurisdictions; serve as an effective steward of the funding we receive; and ensure our agency has the flexibility to adapt to our changing political, social, cultural and economic [...]

By |2020-11-30T05:36:44-05:00June 20th, 2016|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Evaluating and improving your campus safety agency

Security guard shoots man after alleged assaulting mother in Fort Worth

By Claire Z. Cardona, of the Dallas Morning News:A security guard shot a man suspected of assaulting his mother at a Fort Worth apartment complex early Sunday, police say. Elevate your security career to the next level Security officer shoots robbery suspect in Kansas City

By |2023-12-01T10:21:26-05:00June 20th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Security guard shoots man after alleged assaulting mother in Fort Worth

Marijuana dispensary security guard killed in robbery

From the Denver Post: On Saturday night, two armed men, who remain at large, walked into the Green Heart and shot Mason, 24, three times during an attempted robbery. He died of a gunshot wound to the head. Two New York City security officers killed in gunfire   Read the rest of the story here.

By |2020-11-30T05:41:01-05:00June 20th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Marijuana dispensary security guard killed in robbery

Pennsylvania school security officer charged with stealing students’ medication

By CampusSafetyMagazine Staff · June 14, 2016 Karen Palaia, 57, will be sentenced on a later date for the thefts at East Stroudsburg High School South, where she worked until December,according to the Pocono Record. Read the rest of the story here.  

By |2020-11-30T05:42:16-05:00June 18th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Pennsylvania school security officer charged with stealing students’ medication

Mall security officer chases down car burglar in Guam

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews:The chase continued all the way to the former Nissan Auto City where the guard was able to apprehend the suspect and held him until police arrived. Move up the security ladder with an IFPO certification!      

By |2020-11-30T05:43:34-05:00June 18th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Mall security officer chases down car burglar in Guam

Rio declares fiscal crisis, city’s security in jeopardy as 2016 Olympics loom

In the wake of the terrorist attack in Orlando -- and other global aggression by ISIS -- coupled with Rio de Janiero's ongoing money problems, it begs the question if they will be ready, security-wise, should Islamic radicals decide to prey upon the massive crowds gathered to see the world's best athletes compete.   From [...]

By |2020-11-30T05:44:27-05:00June 18th, 2016|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Rio declares fiscal crisis, city’s security in jeopardy as 2016 Olympics loom

European security officers earn CPO certifications

To take your security career to the next level, hook up with the IFPO at https://ifpo.org/training-programs/ The European Security Academy in conjunction with IFPO Europe organized a few CPO exams. The following candidates passed the exam in a successful way: Malgorzota  Slusarek CPO                     [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:21:25-05:00June 18th, 2016|About IFPO, Member, News|Comments Off on European security officers earn CPO certifications

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