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Holiday Message from IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies

As Executive Director of the IFPO, one thing that stands out above and beyond all else is COMMITMENT. Each person I have met or corresponded with over the years cares deeply and genuinely about their chosen profession and support our efforts in professional development. I am honored to be in such a loyal community. With over 26 years [...]

By |2016-12-25T13:59:58-05:00December 25th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Holiday Message from IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies

Helpful Hints From a Burglar

Helpful Hints From a Burglar[1] Given that it’s the holiday and vacation season, the need (sadly) to protect ourselves against crime is up. There’s pressure to procure amongst both law-abiding citizens and criminals, alike. Shoppers are everywhere and gif ts are in plain sight in your cart, the backseat of your car and in your [...]

By |2016-12-22T23:45:49-05:00December 22nd, 2016|News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Helpful Hints From a Burglar

Deck the Halls with Safety by Fennelly & Perry

New Article from Fennelly and Perry on Holiday Safety. "Holiday decorations can give your home a festive touch, but don’t forget to deck your halls safely this season. Each year, hospital emergency rooms treat about 12,500 people for injuries related to holiday lights, decorations, and Christmas trees, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. [...]

By |2016-12-20T14:39:05-05:00December 20th, 2016|News, Safety|Comments Off on Deck the Halls with Safety by Fennelly & Perry

Preview IFPO Newsletter Article Developing a Culture of Security

The fourth Quarter 2016 IFPO newsletter is posted. The newsletter is available to IFPO members only. Here is a preview of one of the great articles. Developing a Culture of Security By Lawrence J. Fennelly, CHS III, CPOI, CSSI & Marianna A. Perry, M.S., CPP Will it be easy to develop a culture of security [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:20:47-05:00November 22nd, 2016|Newsletter - Q4|Comments Off on Preview IFPO Newsletter Article Developing a Culture of Security

Review: Women in the Security Profession: A Practical Guide for Career Development

Book Review Women in the Security Profession: A Practical Guide for Career Development Edited by Sandi J. Davies; Reviewed by Jennifer L. Hesterman Women working in male-oriented career fields, such as the security profession, have unique challenges, yet they often don’t have female mentors or know where to turn for advice or support.  This extraordinary [...]

By |2016-11-05T21:50:03-04:00November 5th, 2016|Books, Reviews|Comments Off on Review: Women in the Security Profession: A Practical Guide for Career Development

Congratulations to New South American Certified Protection Officers!

Executive Director, Sandi J Davies would like to applaud the efforts of our recent South American graduates! Congratulations to all! Bien hecho y felicitaciones! Tome el orgullo en su logro! Pursuing your professional development and by obtaining a PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION will be key in your future success. NAME COMPANY COUNTRY CUVI RINSCHE MARIO FRANCISCO, CPO CERVECERÍA [...]

By |2016-11-02T16:24:28-04:00November 2nd, 2016|Graduation|Comments Off on Congratulations to New South American Certified Protection Officers!

War of the Worlds: A security scare of an invasion that was only a play.

On October 30th, 1938: An Intercontinental Radio News bulletin interrupts regularly scheduled music programming, alerting listeners to a meteor strike in rural New Jersey. What follows is nothing less than a Martian invasion cooked up by the fiendishly clever Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre players and presented as a series of simulated news bulletins. [...]

By |2016-10-30T14:57:48-04:00October 30th, 2016|News|Comments Off on War of the Worlds: A security scare of an invasion that was only a play.

Congratulations to New European Certified Protection Officers!

Executive Director, Sandi J Davies would like to applaud the efforts of IFPO Europe and the most recent graduates! Congratulations to all! Pursuing your professional development and by obtaining a PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION will be key in your future success. I would like to extend a special THANKS to your instructor Joop Verdonk for his continued [...]

By |2016-10-29T12:50:32-04:00October 29th, 2016|Graduation|Comments Off on Congratulations to New European Certified Protection Officers!

Preview: “Creepy Clowns: The Panic of 2016”

A preview of an upcoming article being posted to the IFPO Newsletter: "Creepy Clowns: The Panic of 2016" by Lawrence J. Fennelly, CHS III, CPO, CSS and Marianna A. Perry, M.S., CPP In this article Fennelly and Perry examine the resent strange clown sightings all over the country and offer some insights. Here is a [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:24:18-05:00October 23rd, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Preview: “Creepy Clowns: The Panic of 2016”

IFPO Executive Director Meets with International Graduate

  Executive Director Sandi Davies while in Abu Dhabi, UAE had an opportunity to meet one of our International IFPO graduates.  Mr Hamza, CSSM, CPOI is the general manager of PSS a security services contract agency in Abu Dhabi.  Mr. Hamza is a strong proponent of security education and training which is reflected in his recent successful completion [...]

By |2016-10-17T16:17:47-04:00October 17th, 2016|About IFPO|Comments Off on IFPO Executive Director Meets with International Graduate

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