International Foundation for Protection Officers

Helpful websites for security professionals during coronavirus pandemic

  A message from Ron Martin, International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) Board of Directors Vice President: COVID-19 is a defining event for our world. As your RVP, I cannot and should not attempt to give you medical or political guidance. For COVID-19 implementation guidance, I recommend you refer to the following sites. There are [...]

By |2020-03-27T07:17:16-04:00March 27th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Helpful websites for security professionals during coronavirus pandemic

IFPO announces strategic partnership with Castle Defense 360 Security

    March 31, 2020, NAPLES, FL -- International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) Chairman of the Board Larry Fennelly, CPOI, CPO, has announced a strategic partnership between the IFPO and Castle Defense 360 Security. “We are thrilled to have this truly professional training organization join forces with the IFPO,” Fennelly said. “Both proprietors Tim [...]

By |2020-03-26T06:21:45-04:00March 26th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO announces strategic partnership with Castle Defense 360 Security

Coronavirus creates need for temporary security officers in Midwest

Earlier this week, we posted a story about security officer lay-offs in cities such as Las Vegas and Nashville due to the coronavirus. The flip side is that in these trying times, there is still a need to protect people and property in some areas of the country. Midwest-based Per Mar Security Services recently posted [...]

By |2020-12-26T11:46:59-05:00March 25th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Coronavirus creates need for temporary security officers in Midwest

Coronavirus in Kentucky: Security company delivers food and medicine to elderly

A security firm in the region is helping to make sure elderly members of the community are taken care of and avoiding exposure. (WCHS/WVAH) A big thanks goes out to BWH Security in Boyd County, Kentucky for stepping up to help the elderly in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. It's been heavily [...]

By |2020-12-26T11:47:44-05:00March 24th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Coronavirus in Kentucky: Security company delivers food and medicine to elderly

Security officers laid off as public and private agencies shutter in coronavirus

Uncertainty. Aside from fear, anxiety and frustration, looming over the coronavirus pandemic is a feeling of uncertainty. Businesses -- forced to shut down, are uncertain when they will reopen and what the demand for them will be once virus sanctions have been lifted  -- have had to lay off numerous employees. Those include security professionals, [...]

By |2020-12-26T11:48:42-05:00March 23rd, 2020|News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Security officers laid off as public and private agencies shutter in coronavirus

IFPO offers discount on ISOP program amid coronavirus concerns

As a sign of our dedication to the education of security professionals in these difficult times, the IFPO is offering a 20% discount on the Initial Security Officer Program (ISOP). The golden standard for those launching a career in security, the ISOP offers essential, practical information on such topics as the nature and role of [...]

By |2020-03-28T11:03:35-04:00March 20th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO offers discount on ISOP program amid coronavirus concerns

Security officers risk their lives to protect others, property, during coronavirus pandemic

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: Private security officers are being called to the front lines to keep the peace, direct traffic and to ensure that shoppers play nice.   Elevate your security career with an IFPO certification!   Retired law enforcement or military? Discounts offered on IFPO certifications!   Read more security news. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Get certified and take [...]

By |2020-12-26T11:49:46-05:00March 19th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Security officers risk their lives to protect others, property, during coronavirus pandemic

The role of security in a workplace coronavirus outbreak

  Image from the Texas Department of State Health Services. https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/ Incident Management Protocols Regardless of size of the region of interest, be it a country or company, the HR and Security must work together by assessing their own incident reporting from the ground to fully comprehend their own narrative. Security success to limit [...]

By |2020-03-18T06:16:46-04:00March 18th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on The role of security in a workplace coronavirus outbreak

11 security officers test positive for coronavirus in four states

CROSSTEX MEDICAL MASK ULTRA SENSITIVE FOG FREE EARLOOP GCFCXSF https://www.usamedicalsurgical.com/crosstex-medical-mask-ultra-sensitive-fog-free-earloop-gcfcxsf/ From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: New York City NY March 14 2020 -- Currently, 11 security officers working in four states have tested positive for the Coronavirus. These include three TSA security officers, a school security officer, two New York City security officers including one working [...]

By |2020-03-14T12:17:10-04:00March 14th, 2020|News|Comments Off on 11 security officers test positive for coronavirus in four states

Hotel security and hospitality situational awareness and protocols to combat coronavirus

Image from the Texas Department of State Health Services. https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/ from ISIO – The International Security Industry Organization By Jean-Pierre Roux MPhil, BSocSc Hons, BSocSc, CHIMC, SCIM, FISIO Human resources departments (HR) handing out information sheets is not going to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Training has to be conducted in [...]

By |2020-03-11T05:53:04-04:00March 11th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Hotel security and hospitality situational awareness and protocols to combat coronavirus

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