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IFPO announces strategic partnership with Castle Defense 360 Security

    March 31, 2020, NAPLES, FL -- International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) Chairman of the Board Larry Fennelly, CPOI, CPO, has announced a strategic partnership between the IFPO and Castle Defense 360 Security. “We are thrilled to have this truly professional training organization join forces with the IFPO,” Fennelly said. “Both proprietors Tim [...]

By |2020-03-26T06:21:45-04:00March 26th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO announces strategic partnership with Castle Defense 360 Security

Coronavirus creates need for temporary security officers in Midwest

Earlier this week, we posted a story about security officer lay-offs in cities such as Las Vegas and Nashville due to the coronavirus. The flip side is that in these trying times, there is still a need to protect people and property in some areas of the country. Midwest-based Per Mar Security Services recently posted [...]

By |2020-12-26T11:46:59-05:00March 25th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Coronavirus creates need for temporary security officers in Midwest

Coronavirus in Kentucky: Security company delivers food and medicine to elderly

A security firm in the region is helping to make sure elderly members of the community are taken care of and avoiding exposure. (WCHS/WVAH) A big thanks goes out to BWH Security in Boyd County, Kentucky for stepping up to help the elderly in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. It's been heavily [...]

By |2020-12-26T11:47:44-05:00March 24th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Coronavirus in Kentucky: Security company delivers food and medicine to elderly

Security officers laid off as public and private agencies shutter in coronavirus

Uncertainty. Aside from fear, anxiety and frustration, looming over the coronavirus pandemic is a feeling of uncertainty. Businesses -- forced to shut down, are uncertain when they will reopen and what the demand for them will be once virus sanctions have been lifted  -- have had to lay off numerous employees. Those include security professionals, [...]

By |2020-12-26T11:48:42-05:00March 23rd, 2020|News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Security officers laid off as public and private agencies shutter in coronavirus

IFPO offers discount on ISOP program amid coronavirus concerns

As a sign of our dedication to the education of security professionals in these difficult times, the IFPO is offering a 20% discount on the Initial Security Officer Program (ISOP). The golden standard for those launching a career in security, the ISOP offers essential, practical information on such topics as the nature and role of [...]

By |2020-03-28T11:03:35-04:00March 20th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO offers discount on ISOP program amid coronavirus concerns

Security officers risk their lives to protect others, property, during coronavirus pandemic

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: Private security officers are being called to the front lines to keep the peace, direct traffic and to ensure that shoppers play nice.   Elevate your security career with an IFPO certification!   Retired law enforcement or military? Discounts offered on IFPO certifications!   Read more security news. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Get certified and take [...]

By |2020-12-26T11:49:46-05:00March 19th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Security officers risk their lives to protect others, property, during coronavirus pandemic

The role of security in a workplace coronavirus outbreak

  Image from the Texas Department of State Health Services. https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/ Incident Management Protocols Regardless of size of the region of interest, be it a country or company, the HR and Security must work together by assessing their own incident reporting from the ground to fully comprehend their own narrative. Security success to limit [...]

By |2020-03-18T06:16:46-04:00March 18th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on The role of security in a workplace coronavirus outbreak

Saving lives, making a difference: Here’s some positive security news

Absorbing a constant stream of information about the coronavirus and its impact could possibly trigger a sense of overwhelming doom as we deal with the pandemic. To be sure, staying up-to-date and exercising safety in connection with the virus is of paramount importance; however, how about a little positive security news to balance things out [...]

By |2020-03-17T07:09:34-04:00March 17th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Saving lives, making a difference: Here’s some positive security news

Certified Protection Officer Instructor: A viable option for former military/law enforcement

In this essay, Chris A. Hertig, CPP, CPOI, and member of the IFPO Board of Directors, outlines a viable possibility for those looking to transition from either the military or law enforcement: A career as a Certified Protection Officer Instructor.  -- IFPO. Many military and law enforcement professionals have had instructional experience. It’s what they [...]

By |2020-03-16T06:51:51-04:00March 16th, 2020|About IFPO|Comments Off on Certified Protection Officer Instructor: A viable option for former military/law enforcement

‘Useful tools’ An IFPO testimonial by Christopher Innace, CPO

The International Foundation for Protection Officers recently conducted this interview with Christopher Innace, CPO, owner of New York-based Pro Protection Security, where, in his own words, he discusses the benefits of an IFPO certification: -- When did you start your career in security and what motivated you to do so? I started my security career [...]

By |2020-03-15T08:15:01-04:00March 15th, 2020|About IFPO|Comments Off on ‘Useful tools’ An IFPO testimonial by Christopher Innace, CPO

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