International Foundation for Protection Officers

IFPO launches digital credentialing program with Accredible

New for ’22, the International Foundation for Protection Officers is now offering its members (both individual and corporate), along with all program graduates, the opportunity to store and display their certificates and badges in digital format! Simply put, the IFPO’s Digital Credentialing Program’s digital certificates and badges replace the need for paper-based credentials. The credentials [...]

By |2022-01-19T06:12:04-05:00January 19th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO launches digital credentialing program with Accredible

Bill Zalud Award winners Garry Bergin and Paul Kellett recognized by City of Dublin

Garry Bergin, Dublin Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and Paul Kellett. Bill Zalud Award winners Garry Bergin and Paul Kellett, two prominent figures in the Irish security industry, were honored recently by Lord Mayor of Dublin Alison Gilliland. "It was my pleasure to acknowledge Garry's and Paul's most prestigious achievement," Gilliland. said. "It gives our [...]

By |2021-12-28T05:55:16-05:00December 28th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Bill Zalud Award winners Garry Bergin and Paul Kellett recognized by City of Dublin

IFPO UK & Ireland welcomes new corporate member, Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I

By Matthew Bull, International Security Journal The International Foundation of Protection Officers UK & I (IFPO UK & Ireland) has welcomed Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) as a corporate member. SBF GB&I is the maker of iconic soft drink brands including Lucozade, Ribena and Orangina and employs over 600 staff across sites in [...]

By |2021-12-26T19:50:13-05:00December 26th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO UK & Ireland welcomes new corporate member, Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I

NOMINATE an outstanding female security professional for Security Magazine’s annual Women in Security feature!

Here is a message from Security Magazine's Editor-in-Chief Maggie Shein: Security magazine aims to celebrate diversity and inclusion in the security industry. With our annual Women in Security feature, we aim to spotlight female security executives and professionals that are at the forefront of the industry, leading the way in security and acting as mentors [...]

By |2021-12-22T07:03:15-05:00December 22nd, 2021|News|Comments Off on NOMINATE an outstanding female security professional for Security Magazine’s annual Women in Security feature!

America’s smash-and-grab crime wave – what caused it and what’s being done

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ad5HYcFNN5o   Get certified and take your security career to the next level! The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is dedicated to providing meaningful and cost effective security training for security guards and protection officers. We believe that education is a necessary and essential part of professional security training and the security officer’s background. [...]

By |2021-12-11T09:45:13-05:00December 11th, 2021|News|Comments Off on America’s smash-and-grab crime wave – what caused it and what’s being done

MERRY AND SAFE — Check out this holiday fire safety checklist

Free image from unsplash.com   Winter and Holiday Fire Safety Checklist Decorating • Inspect holiday lights and extension cords for damage. • Don’t overload electrical outlets or extension cords. • If purchasing a natural Christmas tree, check for freshness to minimize fire hazard of dry needles. • Place tree and decorations far away [...]

By |2021-12-08T06:00:34-05:00December 8th, 2021|News|Comments Off on MERRY AND SAFE — Check out this holiday fire safety checklist

Dedicated, caring UPenn Wharton security officer profiled in YouTube video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t71afhfrTo&t=111s   It's not very often that you see positive pieces -- whether they be in written or video form -- highlighting the profession of security personnel, but here one is, filmed and edited by YouTuber Dominique Cynthia. In the video, Cynthia interviews Pete, a 10-year security veteran at The Wharton School of the University [...]

By |2021-12-07T06:41:00-05:00December 7th, 2021|News|Comments Off on Dedicated, caring UPenn Wharton security officer profiled in YouTube video

‘Be aware of your surroundings’ and other holiday shopping safety tips

free pic from unsplash.com   Holiday Shopping Safety Tips  By IFPO Director Lawrence J. Fennelly, CPOI, CSSM and Marianna A. Perry, M.S., CPP, CPOI   Using debit or credit cards is much safer than carrying a lot of cash.   If the stores that you will visit don't take credit cards, consider obtaining traveler's [...]

By |2021-12-06T05:29:13-05:00December 6th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on ‘Be aware of your surroundings’ and other holiday shopping safety tips

IFPO December Special: 15% off the Professional Security Officer Program certification

IFPO December Special: 15% Off One Professional Security Officer Program (PSOP). As a complimentary thank-you for being part of the IFPO we will be offering our limited time offer for the month of December. This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or membership pricing. *** ORDER your Professional Security Officer Program (PSOP) - [...]

By |2021-12-02T05:43:43-05:00December 2nd, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO December Special: 15% off the Professional Security Officer Program certification

Annual Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence recipients announced

Garry Bergin, left, and Paul Kellett The International Foundation for Protection Officers and Security Magazine announce the 2022 award recipients of the Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence. In 2017, the International Foundation for Protection Officers, in conjunction with Security Magazine, announced the Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence. The award recognizes security [...]

By |2021-11-29T05:54:53-05:00November 29th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Annual Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence recipients announced

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