International Foundation for Protection Officers

Security chat with IFPO and Friends of Chuck

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhQVuBzA6is Ted Czech, social media manager for the International Foundation for Protection Officers https://ifpo.org talks with Charles "Chuck" Andrews of Friends of Chuck about a new venture of his called SecurityTalkNow and an off-shoot called #JobTalk. They also discuss the benefits of obtaining an IFPO certification and the latest goings-on in the security industry in [...]

By |2020-05-03T09:42:30-04:00May 3rd, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Security chat with IFPO and Friends of Chuck

Opening the doors to life or deadly covid-19 outcomes

Endorsed ISIO | International Security Industry Organization & IFPO | International Foundation for Protection Officers The vulnerability landscape has changed dramatically where a company or any site for that matter, cannot afford to have an infected person in their location. Simply put, if such occurs, that company or site will be closed down again for [...]

By |2020-05-02T10:12:09-04:00May 2nd, 2020|News|Comments Off on Opening the doors to life or deadly covid-19 outcomes

Sneeze or cough on security while shoplifting? You might be upgraded to a felony

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: SAN FRANCISCO CA April 29 2020 - There's a new breed of shoplifter, one who claims to have the coronavirus in hopes of eluding security, police say.   Read the rest of the story here. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Get certified and take your security career to the next level! The International Foundation for Protection Officers [...]

By |2020-12-26T11:24:59-05:00May 1st, 2020|News|Comments Off on Sneeze or cough on security while shoplifting? You might be upgraded to a felony

Report: Benchmarking security guard pay and bill rates

Knowledge is power, as they say, and that applies to the security industry as well. Some of the most formidable challenges for security company owners and operators appear to be soliciting and maintaining contracts, hiring and paying officers and sustaining profit margins. A recent report, Benchmarking Security Guard Pay and Bill Rates: A Report for [...]

By |2020-12-26T11:26:15-05:00April 30th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Report: Benchmarking security guard pay and bill rates

Security officer’s will to live helps him survives coronavirus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjNzZp2xdkw While we mourn the deaths of the security officers whose lives were taken by the coronavirus, here is a heartwarming story of triumph. Jay Bialkowski, a security officer in Connecticut was stricken with COVID-19, but his will; to survive is what got him through, according to one of his doctors. Hopefully, Jay has made [...]

By |2020-04-30T08:49:43-04:00April 30th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Security officer’s will to live helps him survives coronavirus

Cabin fever grips US, crowds gather amid coronavirus

As the coronavirus and the subsequent stay-at-home/essential workers only orders remain, there appears to be a pervading sense of restlessness, frustration and anxiety seeping into the country. We have already seen rallies occur in some states, and it appears that there are more planned. Some would argue that local, state and national economies need to [...]

By |2020-12-26T11:28:21-05:00April 29th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Cabin fever grips US, crowds gather amid coronavirus

‘I wanted my body back’ Security officer recovers from coronavirus

BY BRIGITTE RUTHMAN REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN HARTFORD — Something happened on April 3 as COVID-19 was in the final throes of claiming Jay Bialkowski’s life in Hartford Hospital’s intensive care unit and plans were being made for his wife’s farewell.   Read the rest of the story here. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Get certified and take your security career to [...]

By |2020-12-26T11:29:14-05:00April 28th, 2020|News|Comments Off on ‘I wanted my body back’ Security officer recovers from coronavirus

Coronavirus death toll for security officers climbs to 63

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: Charlotte NC April 22 2020 -- The private security industry has lost two more of its officers to the COVID-19 virus making the loss total 63.   Elevate your security career with an IFPO certification!   Read more security news here. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Get certified and take your security career to the next level! [...]

By |2020-12-26T11:30:08-05:00April 24th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Coronavirus death toll for security officers climbs to 63

ASIS Foundation extends deadline for its scholarships in response to coronavirus

UPDATE: In support of ASIS members facing personal and professional challenges related to COVID-19, the ASIS Foundation has extended the application deadline to 30 April 2020. Looking to help advance your career by achieving an ASIS International and IFPO Certification? Apply now for an ASIS Foundation Scholarship to help you on your journey. Application period is [...]

By |2020-04-23T06:50:58-04:00April 23rd, 2020|News|Comments Off on ASIS Foundation extends deadline for its scholarships in response to coronavirus

Friends of Chuck interviews Houston Security Officer Mario Iglehart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6ttxubEKug&t=45s Texas-based Charles "Chuck" Andrews, MSME, CPP, a global security advisor and strategist, launched a security network known as Friends of Chuck in 2014. Chuck is, as you might have guessed, very active on social media. In the latest video on his YouTube channel, Chuck interviews Security Officer Mario Iglehart, who works for Locke Protective [...]

By |2020-04-24T08:39:49-04:00April 22nd, 2020|News|Comments Off on Friends of Chuck interviews Houston Security Officer Mario Iglehart

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