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Rio declares fiscal crisis, city’s security in jeopardy as 2016 Olympics loom

In the wake of the terrorist attack in Orlando -- and other global aggression by ISIS -- coupled with Rio de Janiero's ongoing money problems, it begs the question if they will be ready, security-wise, should Islamic radicals decide to prey upon the massive crowds gathered to see the world's best athletes compete.   From [...]

By |2020-11-30T05:44:27-05:00June 18th, 2016|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Rio declares fiscal crisis, city’s security in jeopardy as 2016 Olympics loom

European security officers earn CPO certifications

To take your security career to the next level, hook up with the IFPO at https://ifpo.org/training-programs/ The European Security Academy in conjunction with IFPO Europe organized a few CPO exams. The following candidates passed the exam in a successful way: Malgorzota  Slusarek CPO                     [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:21:25-05:00June 18th, 2016|About IFPO, Member, News|Comments Off on European security officers earn CPO certifications

Human security officers to be replaced by roving bots?

Every day, headlines of robots becoming more like humans, taking and over human jobs -- and also humans becoming more robotic -- abound in the news. Law enforcement SWAT teams have had robots -- still controlled by team members -- for use in certain tactical situations.It's probably no surprise, then, that an asset protection bot [...]

By |2020-11-30T05:45:56-05:00June 18th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Human security officers to be replaced by roving bots?

Chicago Police increase security — including hiring private officers — for Gay Pride events

In the wake of the radical Islamic terrorist attack at an Orlando Nightclub, Chicago Police are re-examining security measures for the city's upcoming events celebrating gay pride. From the Chicago Patch, here is the first part of a recent story: Organizers also plan to have 160 private security officers to supplement Chicago police officers during [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:21:24-05:00June 17th, 2016|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Chicago Police increase security — including hiring private officers — for Gay Pride events

Security guard calm in dealing with irate patient in Jamaica

Want to elevate your game as a security officer? Go to www.ifpo.org   From The Jamaica Observer: People at the Comprehensive Clinic on Slipe Road -- a health clinic in Kingston, Jamaica -- were full of praise for a female security guard who refused to budge on Monday when the deposed kingmaker insisted [...]

By |2020-11-30T05:48:29-05:00June 17th, 2016|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Security guard calm in dealing with irate patient in Jamaica

Man tranquilized after hitting security guard with metal pipe

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: A person was jailed for allegedly attacking a security guard with a metal pipe before being subdued by a tranquilizer. Man steals beer, drives over security guard’s foot in Oklahoma   Security officer uses platform loudspeaker in New York to stop assault    Read the rest of the story here.

By |2020-11-30T05:49:48-05:00June 17th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Man tranquilized after hitting security guard with metal pipe

Man exposes self to Saugerties, NY security officer

Just another day in paradise for a security officer in Saugerties, NY:From The Daily Freeman: When the security officer got out of his vehicle, Taylor got up and pulled his pants down, exposing his buttocks to the officer, police said. Read the rest of the story here.

By |2020-11-30T05:50:57-05:00June 16th, 2016|News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Man exposes self to Saugerties, NY security officer

The Islamic State’s Global Terror Reach

The ISIS terror threat is real globally, but it has reached the shores of the United States. By Dean C. Alexander and Frank Parenti of SecurityMagazine: Omar Mateen, who perpetrated Sunday’s attack at a gay nightclub in Orlando, killing more than 50 persons, and injuring dozens others, pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) during a 911 [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:21:23-05:00June 16th, 2016|News|Comments Off on The Islamic State’s Global Terror Reach

Pre-order Women in the Security Profession, written by IFPO’s Sandi Davies

This invaluable resource for women who are considering a career in security or upper management contains comprehensive and actionable advice and career development tactics. Sandi J. Davies, IFPO's executive director, recently released the pre-order option on her forthcoming book, Women in the Security Profession. Here's a synopsis of the book: Women in the [...]

By |2016-06-16T05:48:51-04:00June 16th, 2016|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Pre-order Women in the Security Profession, written by IFPO’s Sandi Davies

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