Violence in our society is attracting an increasing amount of media attention. It also gets attention in the law offices, human resources departments, security departments and first responder agencies. Violence is here to stay, and while a decidedly unappealing topic of conversation, it’s a conversation we must have. Terrorism isn’t going away and neither are [...]
By Veronica Miracle FRESNO, California (KFSN) -- Security guard, retail store manager, and now murder victim. Carl Williams, 25-year-old, was identified by his coworkers as the man killed Thursday night. "I've really got to know Carl and he was a class act-- there was no other way to put it," said Robert Sanchez, coworker. Find out [...]
By RICHARD GONZALES of NPR.org United Airlines crew members will no longer be able to bump a passenger who is already seated in one of the airline's planes. The policy change was first reported by TMZ. A spokesperson for the airline confirms that United has updated its policy "to make sure crews traveling on our aircraft are [...]
CONOR SHINE ON APR 10, 2017 SOURCE: MCCLATCHY & SecurityInfoWatch.com A new report out this week revealed 858 Transportation Security Administration workers failed drug or alcohol tests since 2010, including 21 at DFW International Airport and eight at Love Field. But while the thought of impaired workers being responsible for airport security is alarming, the [...]
by McKinley Corbley - Apr 11, 2017, GoodNewsNetwork.org This 27-year-old security guard is responsible for saving dozens of lives after a deranged driver started driving a truck towards Swedish parliament on Friday. Santiago Cueva was sitting idly in his van near Åhlens, a department store on Drottninggatan in Stockholm, Sweden, when he saw a [...]
Most of the public associates the phrase "first responder" with police, firefighters and EMTs/paramedics -- and well they should -- but increasingly, security officers can be included in that group. Because they are embedded at institutions like hospitals, malls, or schools, security officers are often the first to respond to a traumatic situation, and that [...]
A message from IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies: On behalf of the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) Board of Directors it gives me great pleasure to announce the appointment of an outstanding security professional to our esteemed Board of Directors. Please welcome: Dennis Shepp, MBA, CPP, CFE, PCI, CPOI Kelowna, BC CANADA IFPO adds [...]
The Karen Marquez Honor is presented annually to a female security professional who has consistently worked for the betterment of the security industry over an extended period (minimum 15 years experience or equivalent (law enforcement/military) or 10 years experience or equivalent (law enforcement/military) with an ASIS Certification). The candidate must be a member of ASIS [...]
From ASISOnline -- In response to the rise of attacks on houses of worship in the U.S. and around the world, ASIS International, the world’s largest membership association for security management professionals, is providing a suite of free resources to help support those responsible for protecting these vital community institutions. April Special: Professional Security [...]
Congratulations to the latest group of graduates: -- Anthony P. Gentilcore, CPO, Silver Springs, Md., USA. -- Jirina Buresova, CPO, Dobroviz, Czech Republic. -- Dominik Vanicek, CPO, Leipzig, Germany. April Special: Professional Security Officer Program (PSOP) w/Individual Membership Package The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is dedicated to providing meaningful and cost effective security [...]
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