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IFPO announces new executive committee for its board of directors

NAPLES, Fl.– November 15th, 2020 The International Foundation for Protection Officers announces its new executive committee for its board of directors: Chair - Dr. Linda Florence, CPP Florence is the founder of The Florence Group, a management consulting firm specializing in executive development, organizational consulting, and leadership coaching for the security profession with a wide [...]

By |2020-11-17T06:38:35-05:00November 17th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO announces new executive committee for its board of directors

Police officer working as security professional awarded for saving girl’s life in Cleveland fire

From The Norwalk Reflector: State Fire Marshal Kevin S. Reardon presented Wakeman Police Officer Steve Pozniak with the Ohio Fire Service Citizen’s Award Thursday for rescuing a young girl from an apartment fire back in January. Read the rest of the story here.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBWYqFpUOjk   Get certified and take your security career to the [...]

By |2020-12-12T06:36:38-05:00November 16th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Police officer working as security professional awarded for saving girl’s life in Cleveland fire

IFPO’s Tom Conley appointed to DHS Emergency Services Sector Coordinating Council

The International Foundation for Protection Officers is very pleased to congratulate longtime IFPO Board Member and past IFPO Chairman Tom Conley on his appointment to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Emergency Services Sector Coordinating Council. Conley was appointed to the ESSCC by the council’s chair and will serve as a subject matter expert. The [...]

By |2020-11-15T09:38:26-05:00November 15th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO’s Tom Conley appointed to DHS Emergency Services Sector Coordinating Council

Latest issue of IFPO UK’s security newsletter now available for free

  The recently-launched IFPO UK newsletter is a publication packed with useful, up-to-date security industry information, including membership offers, news and articles penned by industry experts. Here is a sample from the third issue -- "IFPO UK joins Security Commonwealth": "At the most recent meeting of the Security Commonwealth, IFPO UK’s application to join was [...]

By |2020-11-12T05:32:29-05:00November 12th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Latest issue of IFPO UK’s security newsletter now available for free

Congratulations to the IFPO’s October scholarship winner!

The IFPO's October scholarship winner is David Mathena of Shalimar, Florida. David has chosen to take the Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) course. Congratulations, David! To sign up for the Monthly Scholarship for a CPO Program or the CSSM Program, click here! The International Foundation for Protection Officers stands for professionalism and education. [...]

By |2020-11-10T06:21:30-05:00November 10th, 2020|About IFPO|Comments Off on Congratulations to the IFPO’s October scholarship winner!

Security webinar: How has the role of the modern-day security officer changed?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3uHuHD_2O8 In this webinar, sponsored by the International Foundation for Protection Officers, Dr. Martin Gill of Perpetuity Research leads a panel to discuss the changing nature of the frontline role of security officers, enhanced, as it has been, by a broader range of (important new duties brought about by having to deal with Covid-19, and [...]

By |2020-11-05T05:57:13-05:00November 5th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Security webinar: How has the role of the modern-day security officer changed?

Security officer finds suspicious bag at voting poll in Washington

Image from Kat Wilcox https://www.pexels.com/photo/crime-scene-do-not-cross-signage-923681/   In this particular case, it was incredibly fortunate the suspicious bag turned out not to be an explosive device, but also equally fortuitous that there was an astute security officer at the voting precinct. As in the case of Richard Jewell, it is far better to listen [...]

By |2020-12-12T06:39:26-05:00November 3rd, 2020|News|Comments Off on Security officer finds suspicious bag at voting poll in Washington

‘Extra eyes on the streets’ NYC neighborhood hires security company

A business improvement district that sits just outside John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City recently initiated a security detail to patrol its businesses and residential properties. Anecdotally, it appears more neighborhoods nationwide are taking similar action. As we know, security officers are often first on the scene in many incidents -- but [...]

By |2020-12-12T06:41:11-05:00October 29th, 2020|News|Comments Off on ‘Extra eyes on the streets’ NYC neighborhood hires security company

Ex-military? Ex-LEO? Get discount on upcoming Certified Security Operations Specialist course

If you have security, law enforcement and/or military experience, Castle Defense's Certified Security Operations Specialist (CSOS) course is a great opportunity especially for transitioning service members. Special price $245, that's $30 off the regular price! Valid until Nov 15, 2020. This program is based off our 3-day in-person class. This is not just a review [...]

By |2020-10-27T06:04:11-04:00October 27th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Ex-military? Ex-LEO? Get discount on upcoming Certified Security Operations Specialist course

Dignitary and Executive Protection Specialist course set for November in Maryland

The Independent Security Advisors next fully-accredited Dignitary and Executive Protection Specialist Course with open seating will be November 16th - 22nd, 2020. This course is hosted by the security team of the MGM Grand National Harbor in Maryland.  **Limited Seating is available for students who wish to register due to Covid-19. Due to the financial hardships [...]

By |2020-10-23T07:08:17-04:00October 23rd, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Dignitary and Executive Protection Specialist course set for November in Maryland

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