Maybe robots are not the answer just yet, but there are other technological advances that can help security and law enforcement, furthering bolstering the belief that the best security plan is one that marries tech with human oversight. A caution is that as technology continues to advances, it may signal the decrease in some measures [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh7SkAuzZRU&feature=youtu.be IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies was a panelist on a recent webinar sponsored by UK-based CIS Security. Here is the description of the webinar: Despite its numerical advantage and its role in protecting the national infrastructure very little has been heard from Governments (local and national) around the world about the important role [...]
For those of us in the security industry, it's a no-brainer that security officers would be overlooked; as The Forgotten Soldiers of the Invisible Empire, it's been that way for a long time now. Part of that attitude may stem from the belief among some that security professional are not first responders, when, in fact, [...]
I. To launch your career, consider the Initial Security Officer Program (ISOP): This course provides online training to help improve the knowledge and performance of private security officers part of an initial training program. The training is designed to assist security agencies, and officers, to meet many of the published private security officer training guideline [...]
The ripple-effect wrought by the coronavirus pandemic has caused numerous examples of trauma, hardship and anxiety worldwide. It is undeniable that there is widespread dependency on alcohol, and that in many countries, it is woven into the fabric of the culture. Suddenly shutting off access -- or at least adhering to social distancing guidelines, which [...]
The strength of a successful company resides in its supervisors -- those who mentor and train newly-hired and novice personnel. But to achieve that, those supervisors must hone their skills in how to effectively deliver that information. This 8-hour course achieves that goal, exposing supervisors to concepts such as self-development, lesson plan design and teaching [...]
In the midst of all the hardship and trauma in dealing with the coronavirus, the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is pleased to hear that major security industry leader G4S is hiring thousands. Here is a news release from the company on the great news: G4S, the leading global, integrated security company, today announces [...]
Security officer helps deliver baby -- CampusSafetyMagazine.com: TAMPA, Fla. — A security officer helped deliver a baby outside the entrance of Tampa General Hospital last month. Philip Kalil was screening people for coronavirus symptoms on April 25 when Andre Garnett frantically pulled up and starting yelling for help. Read the rest of the [...]
From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: May 11, 2020 -- The founder and chief executive officer of Private Officer International, Richard A. McCann, announced this morning that because of the lack of cooperation from some state agencies, the organization has begun the process of serving the Department of Health and Human Services of all 50 states and 14 U.S. [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJlByFn5fcQ A May 8 update on GSX 2020 from ASIS International President Godfried Hendriks and CEO Peter J. O’Neil -- As the COVID‐19 pandemic continues to affect the way of life of security professionals and citizens around the globe, ASIS International is currently tirelessly exploring options for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2020, scheduled to take place [...]
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