International Foundation for Protection Officers

Former security officer at Louisiana hospital returns — as a medical student

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: One Black doctor is working on the front lines during the coronavirus pandemic as a medical student at the same facility where he once worked as a security guard. Level-up your security career with an IFPO certification! Read the rest of the story here.   ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VouHKDLr2l8&t=360s   ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Get certified and take [...]

By |2020-12-12T07:02:41-05:00August 19th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Former security officer at Louisiana hospital returns — as a medical student

Back-to-school: ISA announces charity drive for schools reopening in North Carolina

Here's a Facebook post from Matt Parker, CEO of Independent Security Advisors, s dignitary/executive protection company, about a charity initiative involving schools reopening in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic:   We have already announced our charity and community service recipients for EP class 0823, But this is your chance if you live in North [...]

By |2020-08-18T06:35:35-04:00August 18th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Back-to-school: ISA announces charity drive for schools reopening in North Carolina

Private security team and protesters clash in Seattle; police officer injured

First with the coronavirus pandemic and more recently, nationwide protests, security officers find there is a need for their services; but along with this increased need, there is a heightened exposure to violence. Such was the case in Seattle, Washington, as a melee erupted between a security team and protesters. Unfortunately, as police intervened to [...]

By |2020-12-12T07:04:25-05:00August 16th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Private security team and protesters clash in Seattle; police officer injured

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!

Good deed: Walmart security officer pays for carts of back-to-school supplies

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: BRIDGETON, Mo. Aug 6 2020 Walker said as they were checking out they were approached by officer Julie Conner, who was working security. Walker said she asked about where all the supplies were going. When she found out they were for charity, Walker said she insisted on paying for all of it. Studying [...]

By |2020-12-12T07:06:03-05:00August 6th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Good deed: Walmart security officer pays for carts of back-to-school supplies

IFPO members & grads: Save more than $1,200 when you buy or refinance with Guaranteed Rate

  Dear International Foundation for Protection Officers Members and Graduates: We are pleased to announce our partnership with Guaranteed Rate, a Top 10 retail mortgage lender with a 96% customer satisfaction rating. Guaranteed Rate Platinum Mortgage Program waives all lender fees - saving IFPO members and graduates $1,290 - when you buy or refinance a [...]

By |2020-08-05T22:52:32-04:00August 5th, 2020|News|Comments Off on IFPO members & grads: Save more than $1,200 when you buy or refinance with Guaranteed Rate

New York lawmakers: Better wages and benefits for security officers at privately-run shelters

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: New York City NY July 31 2020 -- City Council members Diana Ayala and Francisco Moya announced legislation Tuesday aiming to provide better wages and training to security officers working at privately run homeless shelters in NYC. Advance your security career with a certification from the IFPO! Continue reading here. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-m_a5v0sII [...]

By |2020-12-12T07:07:03-05:00August 1st, 2020|News|Comments Off on New York lawmakers: Better wages and benefits for security officers at privately-run shelters

Security officers, citizens thwart baby kidnapping at Tennessee hospital

Great work from both security officers and citizens to stop a man from allegedly taking a baby from a mother at a Tennessee hospital. This is a perfect example of how security and law enforcement can work together seamlessly and the added bonus is that citizens helped out as well.  -- IFPO. From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: KNOXVILLE, [...]

By |2020-12-12T07:08:04-05:00July 29th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Security officers, citizens thwart baby kidnapping at Tennessee hospital

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

ATM robbery suspect and security officer struggle over gun in California

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8iX2RyUsUY From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: Moreno Valley CA July 23 2020 -- A life-or-death struggle for a gun between an ATM robber and a Loomis security guard in Moreno Valley on Friday, July 17, ended with the robber apparently being shot and the guard surviving — even though the guard at one point looked down the muzzle [...]

By |2020-12-12T07:08:56-05:00July 24th, 2020|News|Comments Off on ATM robbery suspect and security officer struggle over gun in California

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