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Man who punched security officer in Chicago pleads guilty, sentenced to 3 years in prison

Former US Army vet Matthew DeLeon, charged with punching a security officer in the face. Earlier this month, the case of a man who brutally assaulted a female security officer -- as she was cleaning up his vomit on a Chicago street -- appeared unresolved as a plea deal fell through. Now, we [...]

By |2019-07-26T07:38:09-04:00July 26th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Man who punched security officer in Chicago pleads guilty, sentenced to 3 years in prison

Detroit school to hire in-house security officers

BY IMANI HARRIS, Chalkbeat.org A revolving door of security guards was creating an unstable environment in Detroit schools, prompting the district to make a big change in how it hires those tasked with ensuring the safety of schools. The Detroit school board approved a plan to begin phasing out its previous contract with Securitas, a privately [...]

By |2019-07-25T06:43:21-04:00July 24th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Detroit school to hire in-house security officers

Gang of 7 drop jars of weed in dispensary robbery, only get away with cash

There is a belief among those who advocate legalizing marijuana that once that occurs on a large scale, there will be no crime associated with the drug. Why would there be any drug trafficking and all the crimes linked to it if it can be obtained legally, they reason. What they fail to realize is [...]

By |2019-07-23T06:26:31-04:00July 23rd, 2019|News|Comments Off on Gang of 7 drop jars of weed in dispensary robbery, only get away with cash

School district in Pennsylvania adds drone to its security and safety plan

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: NEW EAGLE, PA July 21 2019 – Ringgold School District will soon be deploying a drone over its main campus to enhance school safety. Ringgold district police Chief Clayton Shell said the district is purchasing a DJI Mavic 2 Pro Drone Quadcopter, which will primarily be used for surveillance at the high school and [...]

By |2019-07-22T06:23:56-04:00July 22nd, 2019|News|Comments Off on School district in Pennsylvania adds drone to its security and safety plan

Sharpen your security skills: Sign-up for a virtual workshop

Succeeding in security is all about staying up-to-date with the latest information. IFPO affiliate Human Investigation Management is holding two upcoming 1-hour virtual interactive group meeting workshops. Why should you attend? According to HIM, "We case-study Criminology, Security, Protection & Risk because, these practitioners specialize in the study of crime and terror in general, besides [...]

By |2019-07-21T07:08:57-04:00July 21st, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Sharpen your security skills: Sign-up for a virtual workshop

Closer ties: Private security and public safety need interoperable communications

IFPO's Tom Conley and Bill McCarthy. By Adam Stone, SecurityMagazine.com On October 1, 2017 a lone gunman fired down from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas, killings dozens of people attending a country music festival. The first responder on the scene was a private security guard called to respond [...]

By |2019-07-19T11:38:41-04:00July 19th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Closer ties: Private security and public safety need interoperable communications

Want to boost your career in security? Go to GSX 2019’s Career HQ!

Career Opportunities for Protection Officers at GSX 2019 It can be difficult to find the time to develop your resume, expand your professional network, and find new educational and learning opportunities - all of which are necessary to further your career. Fortunately, the organizers at ASIS recognize this and have you covered at Global Security [...]

By |2019-07-18T06:23:11-04:00July 18th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Want to boost your career in security? Go to GSX 2019’s Career HQ!

Security officer suffering from PTSD after federal building shooting lacks support

Law enforcement officers stand guard at the entrance to the Social Security office in McComb, Mississippi, following a report of an attack July 9, 2018.Matt Williamson / The Enterprise-Journal via AP Security officer Kipper Breckenridge, who shot and killed a man who was stabbing his mother and grandmother inside the McComb Social Security [...]

By |2019-07-17T06:39:43-04:00July 17th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Security officer suffering from PTSD after federal building shooting lacks support

Plea deal for man who ‘caved in’ security officer’s face in Chicago falls through

Former US Army vet Matthew DeLeon, charged with punching a security officer in the face. By BRIAN L. COX, CHICAGO TRIBUNE A U.S. Army veteran caught on video punching and injuring a female security guard who was trying to help him will be back in court this week after a plea deal that would have [...]

By |2019-07-16T06:31:04-04:00July 16th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Plea deal for man who ‘caved in’ security officer’s face in Chicago falls through

Study: Victims unaffected by police body cams

Andatech professional bodycam https://andatech.com.au/products/andatech-bodycam-professional Although body cams have become far more prevalent in law enforcement in recent years, the same cannot be said for security professionals, with some of the biggest concerns appearing to be cost and liability. Hopefully -- and sooner rather than later -- we will see a turn-around in this [...]

By |2019-07-13T09:33:46-04:00July 13th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Study: Victims unaffected by police body cams

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