Sandi Davies Receives OSPA Lifetime Achievement Award

Sandi Davies is the international industry leader in developing and delivering meaningful, relevant, educational opportunities to security officers and supervisors globally.
The judges commented that Davies is an industry pioneer and leader who continues to revolutionize the protection officer industry worldwide. Many major global corporations, businesses, schools, and security professionals depend on her unparalleled programs to train, educate and certify protection officers, managers and instructors. Her contributions extend beyond the security industry, into the lives of the people who share her passion and benefit immeasurably from her programs.

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By: IFPO

Welcome to Our New Corporate Members!

Whether your security department consists of five officers or fifty, there are many advantages of IFPO Corporate Membership. Designated membership in a professional association, along with IFPO educational materials and resources, will assist you in developing and maintaining a top quality organization. We are excited to welcome our newest Corporate Members!

By: IFPO

First IFPO Approved Security Training Centre in Europe

The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) has announced the global launch of the Approved Training Center (ATC) scheme, with Manguard Plus becoming the first security company in Europe to achieve ATC status. This ground-breaking initiative underpins the IFPO’s mission of elevating the security sector through rigorous education and certification.

TO BELIEVE ALL MEN HONEST WOULD BE FOLLY. TO BELIEVE NONE SO IS SOMETHING WORSE.

John Quincy Adams, 6th US President

Featured Articles & Reports

By: LAWRENCE J. FENNELLY, MARIANNA A. PERRY, CHRISTOPHER HERTIG, & MORE

America Depends on Private Security
Robert Metscher, CPP, CSSM, CPOI

From before its founding the United States has relied on private security in one form or another for law enforcement.

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Humility Self-Assessment
Ari Yacianci, SRMP

The true concept of humility is rooted in recognizing both our own strengths and our own weaknesses.

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COVID-19: One Perspective
David E. Nunley, Sr. CPO, CPOI, SAS

Now that it appears we are learning to live with Covid-19, it has come time to let the security experts on this pandemic learn who are the real experts.

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Robots in Security
Abdulla Alshehri, CPP, PCI, PSP, CISM, LPC, CPD

Companies in the Security Robot Market are investing billions of dollars to produce robots with high capabilities and various levels of autonomy.

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ASIS Central Pennsylvania Seminar
ASIS

Learn more about when and where the ASIS Central Pennsylvania Chapter Annual Seminar is being held.

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Risks of Being a Security Officer
Ryan Smith

How does this job really stack up against other professions in terms of safety? Let's dive into some numbers to clear the fog.

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2023 Quarterly Security Statistics
PrivateOfficer.org

Check out this document that displays security statistics in the private sector. Data was collected through police reports, media releases, and more.

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A Glance at ASIS GSX 2023

Check out some photos from IFPO at ASIS GSX 2023! We look forward to seeing you in Orlando, in 2024!

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Crime Analysis
Larry Fennelly, CSSM, CPOI

Crime Analysis is effective in identifying past problems and FUTURE TRENDS. Read for more information!

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Take a Quiz!
Christopher A. Hertig, CPP, CPOI

Liaison with public agencies is a part of the Foundation’s mission. Take a few moments and answer the following questions.

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Healthcare for IFPO Members
Realty Healthcare

Don't forget to take advantage of your exclusive IFPO member benefits! Save up to 30% on healthcare for you and your team through Realty Healthcare.

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Congratulations Telenor Global Team
IFPO Middle East

Join us in congratulating the Telenor Global Team of security professionals on successfully completing the CSSM program.

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THE SECRET OF JOY IN WORK IS CONTAINED IN ONE WORD -- EXCELLENCE. TO KNOW HOW TO DO SOMETHING WELL IS TO ENJOY IT.

Pearl S. Buck, Writer

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Test Yourself: Supervisory Characteristics & Expectations Quiz

Test your knowledge by answering the questions below. *Answers are found at the bottom of the Newsletter*

  1. According to the text, one of the ways supervisors can use psychology is to:

    • A) recognize an employee’s need for counseling.
    • B) understand Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
    • C) institute special events like Super Casual Fridays and Margarita Mondays.
    • D) learn how to hypnotize employees.
  2. “Being promoted to a level of incompetence” is:

    • A) when upper management takes the most effective and ambitious employees on the floor and promotes them until they reach a level beyond their abilities.
    • B) management decides supervisors are incompetent in their position and promotes them with the hopes that they will “find their groove.”
    • C) mostly a joke employees make about their supervisors.
    • D) none of the above.
  3. There are two types of security companies: contract and proprietary:

    • A) True
    • B) False
  4. Contract security companies are made up of security officers hired directly by the company to work exclusively for that company:

    • A) True
    • B) False
Answers: 1: B; 2: D; 3: True; 4: False;


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