International Foundation for Protection Officers

Oregon high school coach disarms student with gun, hugs him

Keanon Lowe took a chance and in this case, he was right. He neutralized the threat by disarming a student, but instead of taking him down and possibly using strikes or a submission hold to make sure the student was under control, he hugged him. It's probably not a stretch to say Lowe is a [...]

By |2019-10-22T06:18:22-04:00October 22nd, 2019|News|Comments Off on Oregon high school coach disarms student with gun, hugs him

Facial recognition illustrates issue of personal privacy vs. public safety

Image from biometricupdate.com Facial recognition as a security measure has been, and will most likely continue to be, a hot topic of debate, as it brings the issue of personal privacy and public safety to a new level. Facial recognition appears to have tremendous benefits, but as with any other new, sweeping technology, [...]

By |2019-10-21T07:07:46-04:00October 21st, 2019|News|Comments Off on Facial recognition illustrates issue of personal privacy vs. public safety

Heroic students tackle gunman at California high school

Much respect to the students at La Habra High School for their bravery and swift actions. Even with school resource officers on campus, the reality is that it's impossible for them to be everywhere all at once. As we have seen time and time again, regular, everyday citizens have to step up to protect themselves [...]

By |2019-10-20T05:59:33-04:00October 20th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Heroic students tackle gunman at California high school

Suspect arrested in Colorado security officer attack

This is great news; now this individual can be brought to justice for his alleged crimes. Wishing the victim in this case a speedy and full recovery. Security officers truly are on the front lines, protecting citizens and property day-in, day-out.  -- IFPO. Recently, the IFPO, along with many other media outlets, posted surveillance photos [...]

By |2019-10-18T08:10:20-04:00October 18th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Suspect arrested in Colorado security officer attack

$10,000 reward offered in Colorado security officer attack

  AURORA, Colo. October 16 2019 Aurora police are still trying to identify the suspect who attacked a security guard at the King Soopers on Mississippi Avenue and Chambers Road. The guard was attacked after he confronted a suspected shoplifter on Oct. 6. “You never know which one of these guys will be the violent [...]

By |2019-10-17T05:52:06-04:00October 17th, 2019|News|Comments Off on $10,000 reward offered in Colorado security officer attack

Want to protect your house of worship? Scholarships offered for ISA coexist security program

Coexist Training Scholarship The Independent Security Advisors House of Worship Security Program is proud to announce the coexist scholarship available to House of Worship Safety and Security volunteers and employees. Each $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to verified security personal to attend any ISA training course for the remainder of 2019 and through 2020. With the [...]

By |2019-10-17T05:32:18-04:00October 17th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Want to protect your house of worship? Scholarships offered for ISA coexist security program

IFPO appoints Bonnie S. Michelman, MS, MBA, CPP, CHPA, to its board of directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Naples, Fla., October 2019 -- International Foundation for Protection Officers Chairman of the Board Dennis Shepp has announced the appointment of Bonnie S. Michelman to the IFPO Board of Directors. “We are thrilled to have this truly professional, iconic leader join our board," Shepp said. Michelman has extensive leadership and security management [...]

By |2019-10-15T06:02:19-04:00October 15th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO appoints Bonnie S. Michelman, MS, MBA, CPP, CHPA, to its board of directors

Hailed as a hero: Air Force vet, hospital security officer saves firefighter’s life after stabbing

  Excellent work by security officer Davay Kinsey, who works for UF (University of Florida) Health Security in Jacksonville, whose actions undoubtedly saved the life of a firefighter stabbed by a patient he was transporting. Kinsey was humble when receiving praise for her actions, saying that the firefighters were the true heroes for what they [...]

By |2019-10-14T06:11:11-04:00October 14th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Hailed as a hero: Air Force vet, hospital security officer saves firefighter’s life after stabbing

Security breach: Woman fools TSA to board plane in Florida with ticket or ID

Sylvia Rictor, who allegedly fooled TSA agents to board a plane at Orlando International Airport without an ID or ticket. It may remain a mystery to the public precisely how Sylvia Rictor was able to allegedly fool TSA agents to board a plane at Orlando International Airport, but hopefully, the FBI and TSA [...]

By |2019-10-12T07:17:59-04:00October 12th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Security breach: Woman fools TSA to board plane in Florida with ticket or ID

Security job: Security/building manager for Hood Museum of Art in New Hampshire

Security/Building Manager - Hood Museum of Art, Hanover, NH, owned and operated by Dartmouth College. Description: Manage all aspects of security for, visitors, and collections. Manage all aspects of safety, maintenance, and daily operations of the Hood Museum of Art. Responsible for the operation of electronic systems to include electronic system management, access controls, intrusion [...]

By |2019-10-11T05:57:09-04:00October 11th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Security job: Security/building manager for Hood Museum of Art in New Hampshire

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