International Foundation for Protection Officers

Security officer, sheriff’s deputies provide aid to Florida shooting victims

This is yet another great example of the modern-day security officer as a first responder. The role of the security officer has greatly expanded over the years; a great way to prepare yourself is to pursue a certification from the International Foundation for Protection Officers.   From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: WEST PALM BEACH FL Aug 24 2020 [...]

By |2020-12-12T07:01:09-05:00August 25th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Security officer, sheriff’s deputies provide aid to Florida shooting victims

Educating students online? Develop your skills with the Train the Online Trainer Program

  Good Day -- Due to the pandemic we can certainly appreciate the new challenges educational institutions and instructors are faced with in transitioning to various virtual delivery methods. Classroom delivery maybe something of the past. Having said this we can assist you in developing and delivering a very effective VIRTUAL experience for your students. [...]

By |2020-08-21T06:09:59-04:00August 21st, 2020|About IFPO|Comments Off on Educating students online? Develop your skills with the Train the Online Trainer Program

Congrats to the IFPO’s July security scholarship winner!

Congrats to IFPO’s monthly scholarship winner for July, Eric M. McShane, of Sacramento, Calif. Eric has chosen to take the Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) Program. To be considered for a Monthly Scholarship for the CPO Program or CSSM Program, click here! The International Foundation for Protection Officers stands for professionalism and education. [...]

By |2020-08-11T06:06:46-04:00August 11th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congrats to the IFPO’s July security scholarship winner!

Studying for the CPO exam? Order the Virtual Instructor-Led Training

The IFPO's Certified Protection Officer certification is the benchmark for professional security excellence in the industry. The textbook, The Professional Protection Officer: Strategies and Emerging Trends, is packed with the latest knowledge from industry experts to give the ambitious professional a leg up on the competition,while at the same time achieving a higher level of [...]

By |2020-08-07T06:36:45-04:00August 5th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Studying for the CPO exam? Order the Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Earn your pins from the International Foundation for Protection Officers

It's time to earn your pins from the International Foundation for Protection Officers! Earning a pin from the IFPO means you are dedicated to the profession of professional security and it symbolizes that you care about your performance on the job that you went beyond the status quo to improve yourself. Certainly, the knowledge that [...]

By |2020-07-30T06:52:32-04:00July 30th, 2020|About IFPO|Comments Off on Earn your pins from the International Foundation for Protection Officers

Advance your career in the security industry with FREE one-on-one mentoring program

Are you a current security officer seeking a promotion? A high school or college student or graduate pursuing your first job in the security industry? Or a former military or law enforcement transitioning to civilian life? The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is now offering a free mentoring service. This isn't just a tutoring [...]

By |2020-07-27T06:17:50-04:00July 27th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Advance your career in the security industry with FREE one-on-one mentoring program

Congrats to the IFPO’s June scholarship winner!

Congrats to IFPO’s monthly scholarship winner for June, Scott Majchszak of Jackson, Michigan. Scott has chosen to take the Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM). 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. As part [...]

By |2020-07-16T07:18:53-04:00July 16th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congrats to the IFPO’s June scholarship winner!

IFPO members: Get 40% off a Sam’s Club membership bundle!

  IFPO members! Here is a new perk for you -- just for being an IFPO member, you are eligible to receive more than 40% off a Sam's Club membership bundle. Become a Sam's Club member for $45 and see how quickly your membership pays for itself! Here is what you get: -- Year-long club [...]

By |2020-09-11T12:38:56-04:00July 13th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO members: Get 40% off a Sam’s Club membership bundle!

Limited time offer: COVID-19 safety and awareness course from Armour Academy and IFPO

IFPO Members, We hope you are keeping safe during these challenge times. According to numerous studies, security officers are suffering the highest rate of mortality with COVID-19 among frontline professionals. This is likely due to a lack of specialized training for correct practice and response training in security-related environments and scenarios. IFPO has partnered with [...]

By |2020-07-10T09:14:29-04:00July 10th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Limited time offer: COVID-19 safety and awareness course from Armour Academy and IFPO

Thin Purple Line chosen to represent security professionals worldwide

  Security Magazine recently published a post by Tom M. Conley, CPP, CPO, IFPO Past Chairman and President & CEO of The Conley Group, Inc. about the origin of how the Thin Purple Line color and flag was chosen as a symbol of solidarity among practitioners and status among the other law enforcement-safety-first responder professions: [...]

By |2020-07-09T06:10:54-04:00July 9th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Thin Purple Line chosen to represent security professionals worldwide

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