International Foundation for Protection Officers

Call for increased security after Dodger fan attacked in stadium parking lot

Rafael Reyna remains in a medically induced coma after being hit in the Dodger Stadium parking lot. (credit: Christel Reyna/UGC/CBSLA) From KCAL CBS in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Police are still looking for a man who attacked 45-year-old Rafael Reyna in the Dodger Stadium parking lot, leaving him on life support [...]

By |2019-04-02T06:31:50-04:00April 2nd, 2019|News|Comments Off on Call for increased security after Dodger fan attacked in stadium parking lot

IFPO appoints Mike Hurst as UK representative

As part of its continued efforts in global expansion, the International Foundation for Protection Officers announces the recent appointment of Mike Hurst, CPP, as its representative in the UK. After several discussions with Hurst, executive director Sandi Davies felt confident Hurst embraces the same goals and objectives as that of the foundation -- providing educational [...]

By |2019-04-01T06:13:09-04:00April 1st, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO appoints Mike Hurst as UK representative

University of Rochester could get more armed security professionals

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: Rochester, N.Y. March 29 2019— The University of Rochester is considering adding more armed security. Right now, there are 87 peace officers who provide security for all of the various University of Rochester campuses. Forty-nine of them are armed, but they are only stationed at the University of Rochester Medical Center and Strong [...]

By |2019-03-29T07:36:26-04:00March 29th, 2019|News, Safety|Comments Off on University of Rochester could get more armed security professionals

Discovery of unlicensed, untrained security officers lead to changes at arenas

There's a lot to unpack here in this report, but to summarize what appear to be the two main issues, you have a company known as The Security Guys claiming some sort of "don't ask, don't tell" covert contract: "Nobody's even said anything to us." Then you have a college administrator saying he "did not [...]

By |2019-03-26T16:35:14-04:00March 26th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Discovery of unlicensed, untrained security officers lead to changes at arenas

FBI busts Brinks armored car robbery duo in Indiana

  From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: HAMMOND IN March 24 2019 — "Bingo," a would-be robber told his accomplice as a Brinks armored truck pulled into their view in Merrillville Monday, federal authorities allege. Traveling in a black Jeep Cherokee, the suspects began following the Brinks truck to various stops, with the ultimate plan of robbing it, federal [...]

By |2019-03-25T06:33:10-04:00March 25th, 2019|News|Comments Off on FBI busts Brinks armored car robbery duo in Indiana

Registration now open for ASIS New York City Security Conference & Expo May 15-16

Registration for attendees at the ASIS 29th New York City Security Conference & Expo is now open. This is a two-day event where education sessions are held on the first day, May 15th. The Keynote Speaker, Exhibits Hall and Person of the Year luncheon are held on the second day, May 16th. This is a [...]

By |2019-03-23T08:19:18-04:00March 23rd, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Registration now open for ASIS New York City Security Conference & Expo May 15-16

Pennsylvania man makes fake certificate to pose as armed security officer

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: Pittsburgh PA March 22 2019 State police are looking for a 48-year-old man accused of forging documents that allowed him to carry a weapon and work as a security guard. According to the criminal complaint, Kenneth Wilson hired a private investigator from Greensburg to work security for an event in Pittsburgh last summer. [...]

By |2019-03-23T07:35:00-04:00March 23rd, 2019|News|Comments Off on Pennsylvania man makes fake certificate to pose as armed security officer

IFPO board member honored with ASIS Life Membership

Congrats to Chris, who has worked for decades in the security industry, as an officer, supervisor, college professor and IFPO board member. Even in retirement, Chris works tirelessly to advance the security industry, advocating for security professionals, the IFPO and ASIS day-in and day-out. -- IFPO. Chris Hertig, CPP,CPOI a member of ASIS International Chapter [...]

By |2019-03-22T15:21:20-04:00March 22nd, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO board member honored with ASIS Life Membership

Security officer stops Syracuse bank robbery, police say

Chalk one up there for the good guys! With so much news about security officers in harm's way, it is uplifting to hear when a professional has success on the job, preventing a crime. -- IFPO. From Syracuse.com SYRACUSE, N.Y. March 20 2019 A Canastota woman has been arrested and charged with third-degree attempted robbery [...]

By |2019-03-22T07:10:18-04:00March 22nd, 2019|News|Comments Off on Security officer stops Syracuse bank robbery, police say

Hard work pays off! Costa Rica security professional earns CPO

Here is a photo of Jhonny Espinoza, who earned his CPO certificate on March 19. This photo comes to us from IFPO representative Erik Daniel Erikson, located in San Jose, Costa Rica, who proctored the exam recently. Get certified and take your security career to the next level! ________________________________________________________________________________ Follow the IFPO on Linkedin! The International [...]

By |2019-03-22T06:42:43-04:00March 22nd, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Hard work pays off! Costa Rica security professional earns CPO

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