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HEALTHCARE COVERAGE FOR SECURITY PROFESSIONALS is now available!

Are you looking for healthcare coverage? First Responders Healthcare is here to help! This member benefit has something for individuals, groups, part-time employees, even 1099 workers! Schedule your call to learn more today!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGLUWr5cZvY   Get certified and take your security career to the next level! The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is [...]

By |2021-12-14T05:05:03-05:00December 14th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on HEALTHCARE COVERAGE FOR SECURITY PROFESSIONALS is now available!

America’s smash-and-grab crime wave – what caused it and what’s being done

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ad5HYcFNN5o   Get certified and take your security career to the next level! The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is dedicated to providing meaningful and cost effective security training for security guards and protection officers. We believe that education is a necessary and essential part of professional security training and the security officer’s background. [...]

By |2021-12-11T09:45:13-05:00December 11th, 2021|News|Comments Off on America’s smash-and-grab crime wave – what caused it and what’s being done

MERRY AND SAFE — Check out this holiday fire safety checklist

Free image from unsplash.com   Winter and Holiday Fire Safety Checklist Decorating • Inspect holiday lights and extension cords for damage. • Don’t overload electrical outlets or extension cords. • If purchasing a natural Christmas tree, check for freshness to minimize fire hazard of dry needles. • Place tree and decorations far away [...]

By |2021-12-08T06:00:34-05:00December 8th, 2021|News|Comments Off on MERRY AND SAFE — Check out this holiday fire safety checklist

Dedicated, caring UPenn Wharton security officer profiled in YouTube video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t71afhfrTo&t=111s   It's not very often that you see positive pieces -- whether they be in written or video form -- highlighting the profession of security personnel, but here one is, filmed and edited by YouTuber Dominique Cynthia. In the video, Cynthia interviews Pete, a 10-year security veteran at The Wharton School of the University [...]

By |2021-12-07T06:41:00-05:00December 7th, 2021|News|Comments Off on Dedicated, caring UPenn Wharton security officer profiled in YouTube video

‘Be aware of your surroundings’ and other holiday shopping safety tips

free pic from unsplash.com   Holiday Shopping Safety Tips  By IFPO Director Lawrence J. Fennelly, CPOI, CSSM and Marianna A. Perry, M.S., CPP, CPOI   Using debit or credit cards is much safer than carrying a lot of cash.   If the stores that you will visit don't take credit cards, consider obtaining traveler's [...]

By |2021-12-06T05:29:13-05:00December 6th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on ‘Be aware of your surroundings’ and other holiday shopping safety tips

IFPO December Special: 15% off the Professional Security Officer Program certification

IFPO December Special: 15% Off One Professional Security Officer Program (PSOP). As a complimentary thank-you for being part of the IFPO we will be offering our limited time offer for the month of December. This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or membership pricing. *** ORDER your Professional Security Officer Program (PSOP) - [...]

By |2021-12-02T05:43:43-05:00December 2nd, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO December Special: 15% off the Professional Security Officer Program certification

Annual Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence recipients announced

Garry Bergin, left, and Paul Kellett The International Foundation for Protection Officers and Security Magazine announce the 2022 award recipients of the Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence. In 2017, the International Foundation for Protection Officers, in conjunction with Security Magazine, announced the Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence. The award recognizes security [...]

By |2021-11-29T05:54:53-05:00November 29th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Annual Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence recipients announced

“Mental Health in the Security Industry” IFPO UK & Ireland’s Mike Hurst tackles topic in SJUK article

Mike Hurst, director for IFPO UK & Ireland, recently penned an article in Security Journal UK about what he describes as "a mental health issue in the security sector," which he suspects has been expanding in recent years. In fact, ASIS goes so far as to call it a "crisis." Hurst also mentions several potential [...]

By |2021-11-18T06:05:25-05:00November 18th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on “Mental Health in the Security Industry” IFPO UK & Ireland’s Mike Hurst tackles topic in SJUK article

SECURITY PROFESSIONALS! Nominate someone for the bi-monthly IFPO scholarship drawing!

The International Foundation for Protection Officers stands for professionalism and education. As part of that commitment, the IFPO has been offering certification scholarship opportunities to receive either a Certified Protection Officer (CPO) Traditional Delivery course or a Certified in Security Supervision & Management Program (CSSM) Traditional Delivery course scholarship. Over the years, IFPO has awarded [...]

By |2021-11-15T05:43:26-05:00November 15th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on SECURITY PROFESSIONALS! Nominate someone for the bi-monthly IFPO scholarship drawing!

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