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Former hacker turned security expert to present keynote on Cybersecurity at GSX+

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=erCAp_Bd0AQ&feature=emb_logo On the heels of ASIS announcing that Gen. Stan McChrystal will present keynote address on Military & Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at Global Security Exchange Plus (GSX+), we now have news that a second keynote has been added: Keren Elazari, CISSP, security analyst, researcher and public speaker, will present an address titled "The [...]

By Ted Czech|2020-07-23T06:11:22-04:00July 23rd, 2020|News|Comments Off

Discussion: Private Security vs. Law Enforcement protection for judges and elected officials

Here is a recent post by Matt Parker, owner of Independent Security Advisors, a company that specializes in executive and dignitary protection: As threats increase to judges we also see an increase in threats to small town and big city mayors and other elected officials. On July 17th the students of ISA EP course 7-19 [...]

By Ted Czech|2020-07-24T06:51:22-04:00July 22nd, 2020|News|Comments Off

Gen. Stan McChrystal to present keynote address on Military & Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at GSX+

4-star general, former commander of U.S. and International forces in Afghanistan and best-selling author to address leadership and team building in an ever-changing global landscape Alexandria, VA (9 July 2020) — ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, has announced that General Stan McChrystal, US Army (RET), will present a Global [...]

By Ted Czech|2020-07-23T05:50:02-04:00July 20th, 2020|News|Comments Off

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 Ted Czech|2020-07-16T07:18:53-04:00July 16th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off

Time is running out! Send in your nominations for the 2020 OSPAs

A reminder that the closing date for entering the US Outstanding Security Performance Awards has been extended to July 31 2020. To recap, the awards are FREE to enter and nominations are invited in the following categories: Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director Outstanding Security Team Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding) Outstanding Security [...]

By Ted Czech|2020-07-15T06:45:31-04:00July 15th, 2020|News|Comments Off

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 Ted Czech|2020-09-11T12:38:56-04:00July 13th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off

Off-duty security officer saves child from burning building in Arizona

Congrats to Phillips Blanks for his heroic actions in the face of extreme danger. Blanks definitely has the pedigree -- star football player, U.S. Marine and now security officer. Here's to a long and successful career in the industry. -- IFPO. From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: Phoenix AZ July 11 2020 -- As a teenager a decade [...]

By Ted Czech|2020-12-12T07:11:53-05:00July 11th, 2020|News|Comments Off

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 Ted Czech|2020-07-10T09:14:29-04:00July 10th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off

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 Ted Czech|2020-07-09T06:10:54-04:00July 9th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off

Scottish security officer uses umbrella to shield dog from rain

By Monica Humphries, Insider.com Ethan Dearman, the security guard at a Morrisons grocery store in Giffnock, Scotland, was spotted sharing his umbrella with a dog who was left outside. Read the rest of the story. Get certified and take your security career to the next level! The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is [...]

By Ted Czech|2020-12-12T07:13:27-05:00July 3rd, 2020|News|Comments Off

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