International Foundation for Protection Officers

#GSX18 is underway — visit the IFPO at booth 2789

Day 1 of #GSX18 is in the books and IFPO's Executive Director, Sandi Davies, is there! Make sure to stop by and see her and other IFPO representatives at #GSX18 in Las Vegas at booth 2789. Recently, the IFPO released the exact coordinates to the booth, so that as soon as you arrive at the GSX [...]

By |2018-09-23T23:09:50-04:00September 23rd, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on #GSX18 is underway — visit the IFPO at booth 2789

Free career coaching and resume reviews at #GSX18 in Las Vegas

At ASIS' #GSX18: Free career coaching and resume reviews at the security event of the year! Sign up today for a complimentary 30-minute session with an esteemed coach at GSX Career HQ, sponsored by Whelan Security. Career HQ | Booth 2395 Be sure to stop by Career HQ, where you’ll find FREE resume reviews, the [...]

By |2018-09-21T07:22:55-04:00September 21st, 2018|News|Comments Off on Free career coaching and resume reviews at #GSX18 in Las Vegas

Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney now armed after decades without guns

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: KEARNEY, Neb. Sept 21 2018 — After 44 years without carrying guns, the University of Nebraska at Kearney police now are armed. On Aug. 27, eight of UNK’s full-time certified Nebraska police officers started carrying Glock .40-caliber weapons, said UNK Police Chief Jim Davis. It cost about $10,000 to equip officers with weapons [...]

By |2018-09-21T06:38:31-04:00September 21st, 2018|News|Comments Off on Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney now armed after decades without guns

IFPO announces Ron Martin, CPP as its newest board member

NAPLES, Fl., Sept. 18, 2018 – The International Foundation for Protection Officers announced today the appointment of Ron Martin, CPP, to its board of directors. Ron is the executive director of the Open Security Exchange  a non-profit organization that advocates the  convergence of security systems with information technology. Through his consultancy, Ron has formed relationships [...]

By |2018-09-20T05:52:54-04:00September 20th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO announces Ron Martin, CPP as its newest board member

Gunshot detection system with 911 automation to be installed in NC school

https://www.securitycameraking.com/securityinfo/outdoor-security-camera-systems-for-schools/ In response to active shooter incidents at schools around the nation in recent years, there have been numerous innovations and ideas designed to increase school security and student safety, including bullet-proof backpacks, the See Something Say Something campaign, the concept of armed security mentors and experts weighing in on ways to increase [...]

By |2018-09-19T06:23:56-04:00September 19th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Gunshot detection system with 911 automation to be installed in NC school

5 networking events to make excellent connections at #GSX18

It's 5 days until the biggest security seminar and expo of the year, #GSX18, kicks off in Las Vegas! The IFPO's executive director, Sandi Davies, will be on hand, along with other IFPO representatives, to chat about all the organization has to offer to further your career in security. So make sure to stop by [...]

By |2018-09-18T22:50:49-04:00September 18th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on 5 networking events to make excellent connections at #GSX18

Florence power outages — drones set to find and fix hurricane damage

Photo: ABJ Drones By Naureen Malik, BloombergQuint.com (Bloomberg) -- As Hurricane Florence batters the southeastern U.S., a small army of drones is being assembled to quickly help identify and even fix damage caused by the storm. At least 53 drone teams have been recruited to help with damage assessment, said Brian Reil, a [...]

By |2018-09-18T06:28:54-04:00September 18th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Florence power outages — drones set to find and fix hurricane damage

Take advantage of 7 pre-conference programs at #GSX18

7 days until #GSX18 - If you're arriving in Las Vegas early, don't forget take advantage of one of our SEVEN pre-conference programs. Only a few seats left! A Full Immersion of Security Education Make the most of your time and resources in Las Vegas by adding a one- or two-day intensive education program to [...]

By |2018-09-17T06:05:00-04:00September 17th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Take advantage of 7 pre-conference programs at #GSX18

Walmart lawsuit: Two victims of violent Kansas attack say store lacked security

SOURCE: THE KANSAS CITY STAR (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE) Two people injured in a violent incident in the parking lot outside of a Shawnee Walmart in 2016 have filed a lawsuit against the company. The suit, filed in Johnson County District Court, alleges that Walmart was negligent in not providing adequate security in and around the store [...]

By |2018-09-16T07:11:25-04:00September 16th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Walmart lawsuit: Two victims of violent Kansas attack say store lacked security

Officer Down: Texas police officer dies in gunbattle with robbery suspects

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: Fort Worth TX Sept 15 2018 A Fort Worth, Texas, police officer died Friday, less than 24 hours after he was shot in the head following a confrontation with a group armed robbery suspects. Officer Garrett Hull, a 17-year veteran of the department, died of his injuries just after 9:40 p.m. CT, the [...]

By |2018-09-16T06:11:30-04:00September 16th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Officer Down: Texas police officer dies in gunbattle with robbery suspects

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