International Foundation for Protection Officers

IFPO’s Tom Conley: Security and COVID-19 — the good, the bad and the ugly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgS_G0d_9fQ Tom Conley, founder and CEO of Iowa-based The Conley Group, and also a past Chair of the International Foundation for Protection Officers Board of Directors and current board member, sat down to talk about the security industry and COVID-19 -- the good, the bad and the ugly. Although there have been many challenges for [...]

By |2020-12-12T07:49:20-05:00December 12th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO’s Tom Conley: Security and COVID-19 — the good, the bad and the ugly

Want to be a security supervisor or manager? Take this virtual study course

  ***Last day to sign up, program starts Dec. 11, 2020*** *** Special discount! Was $850, now $450*** Education is power! The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) Certified in Security Supervision and Management course is designed to meet the needs of the security supervisor or manager. And in a world still stricken by COVID-19, [...]

By |2020-12-10T07:09:10-05:00December 10th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Want to be a security supervisor or manager? Take this virtual study course

Netherlands-based security entrepreneur earns CSSM from the IFPO

You may remember Retsan Koers, BScN AD ASyl CPO OSP of the Netherlands from the International Foundation for Protection Officers blog. It was only in October that he received Certified Protection Officer honors. Now, this month, more good news about the founder and director of VIP protection company Backup Concept -- Retsan successfully completed and [...]

By |2020-12-08T12:04:42-05:00December 8th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Netherlands-based security entrepreneur earns CSSM from the IFPO

Ireland and Northern Ireland join IFPO UK, representatives appointed to board

Here's an update from IFPO UK's Mike Hurst: "Following the launch of IFPO UK in the summer, there was a great deal of interest from both Northern Ireland and the Republic. As a result of this interest from both individuals and organisations, IFPO Ireland was launched and an Irish landing page launched on the website [...]

By |2020-12-06T09:42:02-05:00December 6th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Ireland and Northern Ireland join IFPO UK, representatives appointed to board

Take advantage! Get 18 months of an IFPO membership at reduced rate

IFPO December Special: 18 Months of IFPO Individual Membership for $40! As a complimentary thank you for being part of the IFPO and due to popular demand, we are extending our limited-time offer for the month of December. Eligible until 12/31/2020 Individual membership in IFPO is available to any person employed in the security industry. [...]

By |2020-12-04T09:02:03-05:00December 4th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Take advantage! Get 18 months of an IFPO membership at reduced rate

Visit the IFPO Career Center to get your start in the security industry

  COVID-19 has thrown many aspects of our economy into chaos. Job availability and career pathways have changed and will change even more. Protection from harm is needed by everyone. And every organization. The huge, diverse and dynamic security industry continues to grow and expand. The Career Center at IFPO.ORG provides key details about jobs [...]

By |2020-12-03T06:19:43-05:00December 3rd, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Visit the IFPO Career Center to get your start in the security industry

Non-law enforcement seats open for Dignitary and Executive Protection course in Md.

Here is a news release from Matt Parker, CEO of International Security Advisors, on an upcoming dignitary and executive protection course in Maryland: Time/Date: Dec 7 at 7 AM EST – Dec 13 at 3 PM EST Location: 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745-4731, United States Hosted by: Independent Security Advisors LLC In [...]

By |2020-12-01T06:52:59-05:00December 1st, 2020|News|Comments Off on Non-law enforcement seats open for Dignitary and Executive Protection course in Md.

Leave a lasting legacy: Sponsors needed for major security industry research project

The International Foundation for Protection Officers is spearheading a groundbreaking study, to be undertaken by Perpetuity Research and supported by Security Magazine. The need to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. It’s what drives us to do great things. Oftentimes, those great things leave a lasting legacy.  A ground-breaking research project, launched by [...]

By |2020-12-22T06:23:25-05:00November 30th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Leave a lasting legacy: Sponsors needed for major security industry research project

Saudi Aramco – Industrial Security Operations Academy receive Bill Zalud Memorial Award

The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) and Security Magazine recently announced Saudi Aramco – Industrial Security Operations Academy as the recipient of the 4th annual Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence. The Bill Zalud Memorial Award was established in 2017 to recognize professional excellence or outstanding service in the security profession. “Saudi Aramco [...]

By |2020-11-29T10:02:43-05:00November 29th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Saudi Aramco – Industrial Security Operations Academy receive Bill Zalud Memorial Award

Tips for a safe and secure holiday season from the IFPO

  free pic from pixabay.com   Trees, decorating and fireplace safety By Lawrence J. Fennelly, CPOI, CSSM, and Marianna Perry, CPP, CPOI, International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO). Holiday decorations can give your home a festive touch, but don’t forget to deck your halls safely this season. Each year, hospital emergency rooms treat about [...]

By |2021-12-01T06:40:30-05:00November 25th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Tips for a safe and secure holiday season from the IFPO

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