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9 security officers killed in 12 days nationwide

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: Nine private security officers have been killed in just twelve days. All but two were unarmed. On-duty security officers in Michigan, California, Florida, Utah, Illinois and Arizona were shot to death while protecting lives and property. LIKE the IFPO on Facebook! Of the none officers killed, five were on duty unarmed at bars [...]

By |2018-11-17T09:13:47-05:00November 17th, 2018|News|Comments Off on 9 security officers killed in 12 days nationwide

Homeless baby boy revived by Oakland police officer

Oakland Police Chief Anne E. Kirkpatrick and Officer Gregory Palomo. (Courtesy Oakland Police Department) By HARRY HARRIS | hharris@bayareanewsgroup.com and GEORGE KELLY | gkelly@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group OAKLAND — An Oakland police officer is being credited with saving the life of a baby boy, who he found not breathing after being prematurely born to his homeless mother Tuesday afternoon [...]

By |2018-11-16T06:27:35-05:00November 16th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Homeless baby boy revived by Oakland police officer

300+ loaded guns seized at airport security checkpoints by TSA in October

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: Washington DC November 13 2018 -- The Transportation Security Administration has said it confiscated more than 300 loaded guns at airport security checkpoints around the country in October. In a blog post on Friday, the TSA outlined its stats for the month: 358 firearms in carry-on bags were discovered at 105 airports around the [...]

By |2018-11-14T06:32:07-05:00November 14th, 2018|News|Comments Off on 300+ loaded guns seized at airport security checkpoints by TSA in October

Microchip implants considered for UK company employees

Jowan Österlund, founder of Biohax, holds a microchip implant (Biohax) In August, a Wisconsin company, Three Square Market, made news when 50 of its employees at its headquarters volunteered to have a chip injected into their hand. And now, it appears the practice has caught on "across the pond," as they say, according [...]

By |2018-11-13T06:25:28-05:00November 13th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Microchip implants considered for UK company employees

Firefighter saves American flag during California wildfires

By Tamar Lapin, NewYorkPost A firefighter battling the devastating blazes ripping through California was caught on video saving an American flag and draping it over the mailbox of a gutted home. The touching footage shared by CBS News shows the firefighter making sure to hold the Stars and Stripes above the ground as he gently walks it to a mailbox [...]

By |2018-11-12T06:14:05-05:00November 12th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Firefighter saves American flag during California wildfires

6 security professionals earn IFPO certifications!

Here are the latest IFPO graduates. Best of luck in your careers!   Valentijn Rovers, CPO, Oegstgeest, Netherlands Jeffrey van der Toorn, CPO, Oegstgeest, Netherlands James Michael Wilson, CPO, Oria, Almeria, Spain Abdullah M. Al Harbi, CSSM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Gregory Wolfe, CSSM, Fawn Grove, PA, USA Michael Durkin, CSSM, Ottawa, ON, Canada   November [...]

By |2018-11-14T09:31:00-05:00November 11th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on 6 security professionals earn IFPO certifications!

Bass Pro Shops shoplifter with stolen gun fights with cops in Atlantic City

  From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: Atlantic City NJ November 9 2018 -- Two men from Atlantic City, New Jersey, are facing a long list of charges following a violent shoplifting arrest in the city Monday afternoon. The Atlantic City Police Department says two of their officers responded to Bass Pro Shop for the report of two men shoplifting. [...]

By |2018-11-10T07:53:04-05:00November 10th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Bass Pro Shops shoplifter with stolen gun fights with cops in Atlantic City

How will drones be integrated into the airspace?

Photo: ABJ Drones, https://abjdrones.com/ By Gilad Sahar, SecurityInformed In 1901 New York state made a pioneering regulation move and became the first US state to require automobile owners to register their vehicles. This marked the beginning of regulation on modern traffic, which - following decades of development - resulted in a multi-layer concept of [...]

By |2018-11-09T21:54:07-05:00November 9th, 2018|News|Comments Off on How will drones be integrated into the airspace?

NEW executive protection training & employment incentive program for DC/N. VA

Here's a recent post from Matthew Parker of Independent Security Advisors: Mr. Brandon Shafikhani the Executive Director of Samaritan Protective Services LLC announces their new Executive Protection Training & Employment Incentive Program. Purpose: To provide those with at least one year documented private security experience with the drive and motivation to succeed, an employment opportunity with [...]

By |2018-11-09T14:42:58-05:00November 9th, 2018|News|Comments Off on NEW executive protection training & employment incentive program for DC/N. VA

2 European candidates pass Certified Protection Officer exam

  Here's a recent email from Joop Verdonk, CPP, Managing Director of the European Security Academy:   Today, November 8th, two colleagues sat the CPO exam. They both passed in a very successful way. The names are: Valentijn Rovers, CPO, (G4S Security Services) Jeffrey van der Toorn, CPO, (museum de Lakenhal) Congratulations both. A job well done. Please join [...]

By |2018-11-09T04:54:29-05:00November 9th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on 2 European candidates pass Certified Protection Officer exam

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