International Foundation for Protection Officers

MAKE HISTORY! Donate to landmark security industry research project!

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-hUbv1b5Z8&t=975s   The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) has joined forces with Perpetuity Research and Security Magazine to launch a groundbreaking research project. Led by Dr. Martin Gill of Perpetuity, this leading-edge project will be focused on better understanding the role and complexity of security officers in the 21st century. A project of [...]

By |2020-11-04T11:29:06-05:00September 25th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on MAKE HISTORY! Donate to landmark security industry research project!

Charles “Chuck” Andrews appointed as IFPO Chief Strategic Officer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhQVuBzA6is&t=2s   Sandi J. Davies, executive director of the International Foundation for Protection Officers, recently announced the appointment of Charles “Chuck” Andrews, CPP as Chief Strategic Officer for the IFPO. Andrews has more than 40 years experience in the law enforcement and security industries, ultimately retiring from public service as a police chief in Texas. [...]

By |2020-09-23T06:54:01-04:00September 23rd, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Charles “Chuck” Andrews appointed as IFPO Chief Strategic Officer

The IFPO’s Certification and Mentor Programs: Game Changers

  The IFPO’s Certification and Mentor Programs: Game Changers Curtis R. Blakely, CSSM I am a relative newcomer to the International Association of Protection Officers (IFPO); therefore, I occupy a unique position to make a few comments about our Association as well as its ability to help its members prepare for entry or advancement into/within [...]

By |2020-09-17T06:21:21-04:00September 17th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on The IFPO’s Certification and Mentor Programs: Game Changers

Act now! IFPO discount pass offered for GSX+ security conference

The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is a longtime partner of the upcoming Global Security Exchange Plus (GSX+), the groundbreaking virtual security conference, which takes place Sept. 21-25. With the conference just days away, the IFPO is offering a complimentary marketplace-only pass (up to $50 value) to GSX+ by using the promo code EV153. [...]

By |2020-09-14T06:29:47-04:00September 14th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Act now! IFPO discount pass offered for GSX+ security conference

IFPO Conversation 004: Sheepdog Protective Services

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVCXjvWjvWY&t=105s   Levi French, Director of Pennsylvania-based Sheepdog Protective Services https://thesheepdog.us/ talks about Sheepdog's formation, how COVID-19 affected his company, use-of-force, security in a quasi-law enforcement capacity and how an individual enters the security industry.   ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Get certified and take your security career to the next level! The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) [...]

By |2020-09-11T09:14:31-04:00September 11th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO Conversation 004: Sheepdog Protective Services

IFPO September Special: 30% off Certified in Security Supervision and Management!

  IFPO September Special: 30% Off Certified in Security Supervision and Management! As a complimentary thank-you for being part of the IFPO, we are offering a limited-time offer for the month of September and is eligible until 9/30/2020. *** Click here to take advantage of the special ***   Check Out the IFPO Monthly Scholarship! [...]

By |2020-09-10T08:13:17-04:00September 10th, 2020|About IFPO|Comments Off on IFPO September Special: 30% off Certified in Security Supervision and Management!

Stay up-to-date with security in the United Kingdom with the IFPO UK’s newsletter

The UK branch of the International Foundation for Protection Officers, led by Mike Hurst, has quickly established itself as a pillar in the security community. One of the many efforts spearheaded by Hurst is the recently-launched IFPO UK newsletter, a publication packed with useful, up-to-date security industry information, including membership offers, news and articles penned [...]

By |2020-09-08T06:51:53-04:00September 8th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Stay up-to-date with security in the United Kingdom with the IFPO UK’s newsletter

Congratulations to the IFPO’s security scholarship winner for August!

Congrats to the IFPO’s monthly scholarship winner for August, Nicholas Lemek of Omaha, Nebraska. Nicholas has chosen to take the Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM). Nicholas is employed by Elite Tactical Security & Protection. To sign up for the Monthly Scholarship for a CPO Program or the CSSM Program, click here! The International [...]

By |2020-09-07T06:58:13-04:00September 7th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congratulations to the IFPO’s security scholarship winner for August!

Security webinar: Are mercenary companies part of the private security industry?

Image from https://www.freepik.com/ To some, using the term private military company is simply a new term for an old occupation: mercenary. However, some believe they are part of the private security industry. Part of the issue is that there is no agreed upon terminology and many conflate the two. What is the difference [...]

By |2020-09-03T06:36:40-04:00September 3rd, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Security webinar: Are mercenary companies part of the private security industry?

Only a few days left! IFPO August Special: 30% off Certified Protection Officer program!

  IFPO August Special: 30% Off Certified Protection Officer Program (Traditional)! As a complimentary thank-you for being part of the IFPO, we are offering a limited time offer for the month of August and is eligible until 8/31/2020. *** Click here to take advantage of the special ***   ________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Check Out the IFPO [...]

By |2020-08-26T07:08:06-04:00August 26th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Only a few days left! IFPO August Special: 30% off Certified Protection Officer program!

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