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Houston security officer fired after recording cop instead of helping

The female security officer who refused to help a Houston Police officer arrest a suspect -- and instead preferred to film the incident -- has been fired from her job, according to several news reports. Dubbed the "World's worst security guard" by hotair.com, the woman's former employer, Western Eagle Security, told ABC its policies require [...]

By |2018-08-25T10:16:07-04:00August 25th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Houston security officer fired after recording cop instead of helping

Congrats to the latest IFPO security graduates!

  Here are the IFPO's latest security graduates. Best of luck in your careers!   Ehsan Jan Sheikh, CPO, Scarborough, ON, Canada Saiharan Rahulan, CPO, Utopia, ON, Canada Amadeo G. Vecchio, CPO, Kamloops, BC, Canada   IFPO August Special: 30% Off a single SSMP Program! The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is dedicated to providing meaningful and [...]

By |2018-08-25T08:35:38-04:00August 25th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congrats to the latest IFPO security graduates!

IFPO represented in Mexico and Latin America by IFPO Mexico

For anyone living in Mexico and Latin America and working in the security industry, IFPO Mexico is the authorized representative for the Spanish-speaking population. It is through IFPO Mexico that those intent on furthering their careers in security can obtain membership and certifications. And, as the biggest security expo event of the year -- GSX18 [...]

By |2018-08-30T06:38:24-04:00August 24th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO represented in Mexico and Latin America by IFPO Mexico

Microchips: The future of workplace security or corporate Big Brother?

by Rachel Metz, TechnologyReview.com When Patrick McMullan wants a Diet Dr Pepper while he’s at work, he pays for it with a wave of his hand. McMullan has a microchip implanted between his thumb and forefinger, and the vending machine immediately deducts money from his account. At his office, he’s one of dozens of employees [...]

By |2018-08-22T00:19:37-04:00August 22nd, 2018|News|Comments Off on Microchips: The future of workplace security or corporate Big Brother?

Congrats to the latest IFPO security graduates!

  Here are the IFPO's latest security graduates. Best of luck in your careers!   Daron Tyler, CPOI, Pensacola, FL, USA Daniel Borg, CPO, Fleninge, Skane, Sweden   IFPO August Special: 30% Off a single SSMP Program! The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is dedicated to providing meaningful and cost effective security training for security guards and [...]

By |2018-08-19T13:02:55-04:00August 19th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congrats to the latest IFPO security graduates!

Security Cares at #GSX18 to examine school and student safety

Giving Back to the Las Vegas Community Now in its third year of providing free security education to the cities that host the annual GSX security conference, the 2018 Security Cares program, led by ASIS School Safety and Security Council experts, will examine the issues surrounding school security, including pre-violence indicators, target hardening, and best [...]

By |2018-08-19T11:43:38-04:00August 19th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Security Cares at #GSX18 to examine school and student safety

Knife-throwing bike theft suspect hits security officer with blade in AZ

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews PHOENIX AZ Aug 18 2018 - A Fry's security guard was hit in the back by a knife-throwing suspect in Phoenix. Phoenix police report that on August 12, a security guard at the Fry's Food Store, near 32nd Street and Thomas Road, watched a man get off a bicycle and enter the store. IFPO [...]

By |2018-08-19T10:40:49-04:00August 19th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Knife-throwing bike theft suspect hits security officer with blade in AZ

DHS: Don’t be afraid to See Something Say Something

From the Department of Homeland Security website: There can be moments in our day that cause us to pause and ask, “Is this typical of my every day?” If it’s not, speak up. Don't be afraid to say something if you see something that doesn't seem right. Whether you are on your way to work, [...]

By |2018-08-17T10:30:47-04:00August 17th, 2018|News|Comments Off on DHS: Don’t be afraid to See Something Say Something

Missing boy’s remains found at suspected Islamic school-shooting training compound in NM

By Matt Espamer, Fox17News SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Forensic investigators said Thursday they identified the remains of a Georgia boy whose father is accused of abducting him and performing purification rituals on the child as he died at a remote New Mexico desert compound. The cause of the child’s death remained unknown. The body [...]

By |2018-08-17T09:46:24-04:00August 17th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Missing boy’s remains found at suspected Islamic school-shooting training compound in NM

#GSX18 in Vegas — visit the IFPO at booth #2789

IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies and Lee Minion The IFPO will again take part in the biggest security expo and conference of the year, ASIS International's GSX, in Las Vegas, Nevada, September 23–27. IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies and other IFPO representatives will be on hand at booth #2789, so stop by and say hello and [...]

By |2018-08-16T17:24:13-04:00August 16th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on #GSX18 in Vegas — visit the IFPO at booth #2789

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