International Foundation for Protection Officers

SECURITY JOB OPPORTUNITY IN TORONTO — Senior Security Coordinator

The City of Toronto, Canada, is looking for three individuals to fill positions as senior security coordinators. The job description reads, "Reporting to various Supervisors of Building Security, the Senior Security Coordinator provides and maintains a high level of security and life safety services to City employees and members of the public visiting City facilities." [...]

By |2021-09-22T06:35:43-04:00September 22nd, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on SECURITY JOB OPPORTUNITY IN TORONTO — Senior Security Coordinator

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! Visit the IFPO at Booth 310 at GSX in Orlando!

    Visit the IFPO at BOOTH 310 at ASIS – GSX 2021! Orlando, FL. September 27th – 29th, 2021 Also, IFPO members get $50 off all-access registration for GSX 2021! Use code PARTNER12 when registering     GSX in Orlando Ready to get back in the action? There’s plenty to be had at our in-person experience [...]

By |2021-09-20T05:34:33-04:00September 19th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! Visit the IFPO at Booth 310 at GSX in Orlando!

What the O.J. Simpson case teaches us about hubris in public safety

From Lexipol.com: May 13, 2020 | Gordon Graham Gordon Graham here again and let me get you caught up with where we are in this effort to incorporate “real” risk management into everything that gets done in public safety operations. I cannot say this often enough: Most of what your people are doing, they are doing right. The combination [...]

By |2021-09-15T05:59:38-04:00September 15th, 2021|News|Comments Off on What the O.J. Simpson case teaches us about hubris in public safety

TWO DAYS LEFT to submit nominations for the Security & Fire Excellence Awards

The deadline for entries for the 2021 Security & Fire Excellence Awards -- which recognize the best of the best in the UK security industry -- is Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 at 11.00 PM. How to enter: Split into company, people and vendors, there is something for everyone across the different disciplines, so ensure you [...]

By |2021-09-08T06:15:07-04:00September 8th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on TWO DAYS LEFT to submit nominations for the Security & Fire Excellence Awards

Remembering the 1970 Sterling Hall Bombing at the University of Wisconsin

As we have recently turned our attention to terrorism on the global landscape, let us not forget that the United States has had (and continues to have) its share of domestic terrorists. Last week, IFPO Board of Directors Emeritus Robert Metscher stated in an email that Aug. 24 was the 51st anniversary of the Sterling [...]

By |2021-08-29T12:20:49-04:00August 29th, 2021|News|Comments Off on Remembering the 1970 Sterling Hall Bombing at the University of Wisconsin

IFPO mourns the death of African security expert Dr. Ona Ekhomu

The late Dr. Ona Ekhomu, IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies and wife Victoria Ekhomu. The International Foundation for Protection Officers' board of directors, its membership and affiliates were deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of Dr. Ona Ekhomu. Ekhomu, 66, was a respected security expert in Africa, where he imparted his [...]

By |2021-08-17T06:28:47-04:00August 17th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO mourns the death of African security expert Dr. Ona Ekhomu

IFPO welcomes security industry luminary Mike Hurst to its board of directors

Naples, FL -- The International Foundation for Protection Officers is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Hurst CPP FREC MSyI to its board of directors. “Mike is a natural and welcome addition to the International Board; he brings a wealth of experience and reach well beyond the security profession,” IFPO Chairman Dr. Linda Florence, CPP, said. [...]

By |2021-08-18T15:27:28-04:00August 16th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO welcomes security industry luminary Mike Hurst to its board of directors

A BIG WELCOME to security entrepreneur Jasmine M. Mack, now an IFPO member!

Here is a recent email Jasmine sent the International Foundation for Protection Officers after becoming a member. If you would like to become a member, take a look here. Best of luck to Jasmine on her career -- please keep us updated! "OMG! I have received my plaque and certificate in the mail from IFPO! [...]

By |2021-08-15T11:04:04-04:00August 15th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on A BIG WELCOME to security entrepreneur Jasmine M. Mack, now an IFPO member!

COMING SOON — the results of the IFPO Security Research Project

Earlier this year, the International Foundation for Protection Officers -- along with the generous support of several prestigious donors -- embarked on a landmark research project, with the goal of discovering and collating data that would help lead the industry into the future. Spearheaded by Dr. Martin Gill of Perpetuity Research, the results of the [...]

By |2021-08-14T11:39:39-04:00August 13th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on COMING SOON — the results of the IFPO Security Research Project

HEALTHCARE COVERAGE FOR SECURITY OFFICERS is now available!

  Are you looking for healthcare coverage? First Responders Healthcare is here to help! This member benefit has something for individuals, groups, part-time employees, even 1099 workers! Schedule your call to learn more today! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGLUWr5cZvY

By |2021-08-10T06:18:33-04:00August 10th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on HEALTHCARE COVERAGE FOR SECURITY OFFICERS is now available!

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