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Richard Jewell movie highlights hero security officer’s trial by media

  The trailer for the movie "Richard Jewell" was released recently -- to say the story is riveting, captivating and ultimately, disheartening, is an understatement. For those who do not know, according to wikipedia, "Richard Allensworth Jewell (born Richard White; December 17, 1962 – August 29, 2007) was an American police officer and security guard. [...]

By |2019-10-10T05:29:05-04:00October 10th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Richard Jewell movie highlights hero security officer’s trial by media

Apple store robbery: Security officer shoots suspect armed with assault rifle

Security officer shoots armed robber at Apple store in Dallas, Texas. https://www.nbcdfw.com By Eline de Bruijn, NBCDWF A security guard fatally shot a suspected robber Tuesday morning at an Apple store in Uptown Dallas, police said. Dallas police and Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to a report of a shooting at the Apple Store at 3101 [...]

By |2019-10-09T05:56:26-04:00October 9th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Apple store robbery: Security officer shoots suspect armed with assault rifle

Pennsylvania college mandates security at frat parties in wake of PSU student death

F&M College https://www.fandm.edu/alumni-weekend/alumni-weekend-hotels Since the movie Animal House, and assuredly long before that, college fraternities have been known for wild, beer-injected parties. but the reality is that when ignored, they can become deadly, as in the case of Timothy Piazza. Requiring security at fraternity parties may seem to be a bit of the [...]

By |2019-10-08T05:48:25-04:00October 8th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Pennsylvania college mandates security at frat parties in wake of PSU student death

Pennsylvania school district considers establishing its own police force

  There are a wide range of ideas on how to keep students safe in schools. Some school districts utilize metal detectors. At the other end of the spectrum, there's the belief that a bucket of rocks will help if an active shooter is in the school. According to this paper, the trend of placing [...]

By |2019-10-07T05:57:58-04:00October 7th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Pennsylvania school district considers establishing its own police force

*** WANTED! *** IFPO looking for contributors for its Insights newsletter

  Calling on the security industry! Want to get your message in front of the IFPO's exclusive membership family? Well, here's your chance! IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies is now accepting the following contributions to the IFPO Insights newsletter: -- Articles -- Training Tips -- Job Openings -- Classifieds -- Advice Columns Those who have [...]

By |2019-09-25T06:24:51-04:00September 25th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on *** WANTED! *** IFPO looking for contributors for its Insights newsletter

Security officers keep hundreds away from dangerous California river

From News Channel 3 KESQ https://www.kesq.com/news Whitewater River security in California stop people from its dangerous waters. By Jake Ingrassia, KESQ News Channel 3 WHITEWATER, Calif. - A private security firm hired to patrol the Whitewater River area near Interstate 10 is keeping hundreds of people away from the dangerous water every week, [...]

By |2019-09-24T06:16:46-04:00September 24th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Security officers keep hundreds away from dangerous California river

Security officer rescues woman who fell into Detroit River

Security Officer and US Army Reservist Robert Stoudemire, who rescued a woman after she fell into the Detroit River. By Tim Pamplin, Kayla Clarke from Channel 4's ClickOnDetroit website: DETROIT - A woman was pulled from the Detroit River on Wednesday night. She was rescued by a security guard from the Riverfront Towers Apartments who saw her fall into [...]

By |2019-09-19T06:19:46-04:00September 19th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Security officer rescues woman who fell into Detroit River

Thank your security officer, it’s National Security Appreciation Week!

Security Officer Rafi Perez on Purim 5779 with an SAR student in costume. (Credit: SAR Academy) Have you hugged your security officer today? Well, there's no better week than this week -- National Security Appreciation Week. ... ok, so maybe you don't want to show your appreciation that way. Maybe a small gift, [...]

By |2019-10-10T12:19:10-04:00September 18th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Thank your security officer, it’s National Security Appreciation Week!

Security officers extinguish fire at Las Vegas hotel

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: Great work by security officers at the Plaza Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas recently, putting out a fire that, although small, potentially could have been more damaging. This incident highlights the importance of a skilled and dedicated security force. They are the first responders -- they are there before the firefighters get [...]

By |2019-09-17T06:27:33-04:00September 17th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Security officers extinguish fire at Las Vegas hotel

Pics from the IFPO at #GSX2019 in Chicago

  IFPO Nigeria representative Dr. Ona Ekhomu, IFPO Director Chris Hertig, IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies and IFPO Nigeria representative Deinde Lateef. This year's Global Security Exchange, held in Chicago, was a rousing success. Members of the IFPO were on hand at booth 1489, greeting patrons and spreading the word about the IFPO's certifications. Here [...]

By |2019-09-16T10:59:49-04:00September 15th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Pics from the IFPO at #GSX2019 in Chicago

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