International Foundation for Protection Officers

Gunshot detection system with 911 automation to be installed in NC school

https://www.securitycameraking.com/securityinfo/outdoor-security-camera-systems-for-schools/ In response to active shooter incidents at schools around the nation in recent years, there have been numerous innovations and ideas designed to increase school security and student safety, including bullet-proof backpacks, the See Something Say Something campaign, the concept of armed security mentors and experts weighing in on ways to increase [...]

By |2018-09-19T06:23:56-04:00September 19th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Gunshot detection system with 911 automation to be installed in NC school

5 networking events to make excellent connections at #GSX18

It's 5 days until the biggest security seminar and expo of the year, #GSX18, kicks off in Las Vegas! The IFPO's executive director, Sandi Davies, will be on hand, along with other IFPO representatives, to chat about all the organization has to offer to further your career in security. So make sure to stop by [...]

By |2018-09-18T22:50:49-04:00September 18th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on 5 networking events to make excellent connections at #GSX18

Florence power outages — drones set to find and fix hurricane damage

Photo: ABJ Drones By Naureen Malik, BloombergQuint.com (Bloomberg) -- As Hurricane Florence batters the southeastern U.S., a small army of drones is being assembled to quickly help identify and even fix damage caused by the storm. At least 53 drone teams have been recruited to help with damage assessment, said Brian Reil, a [...]

By |2018-09-18T06:28:54-04:00September 18th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Florence power outages — drones set to find and fix hurricane damage

Take advantage of 7 pre-conference programs at #GSX18

7 days until #GSX18 - If you're arriving in Las Vegas early, don't forget take advantage of one of our SEVEN pre-conference programs. Only a few seats left! A Full Immersion of Security Education Make the most of your time and resources in Las Vegas by adding a one- or two-day intensive education program to [...]

By |2018-09-17T06:05:00-04:00September 17th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Take advantage of 7 pre-conference programs at #GSX18

Walmart lawsuit: Two victims of violent Kansas attack say store lacked security

SOURCE: THE KANSAS CITY STAR (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE) Two people injured in a violent incident in the parking lot outside of a Shawnee Walmart in 2016 have filed a lawsuit against the company. The suit, filed in Johnson County District Court, alleges that Walmart was negligent in not providing adequate security in and around the store [...]

By |2018-09-16T07:11:25-04:00September 16th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Walmart lawsuit: Two victims of violent Kansas attack say store lacked security

Officer Down: Texas police officer dies in gunbattle with robbery suspects

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: Fort Worth TX Sept 15 2018 A Fort Worth, Texas, police officer died Friday, less than 24 hours after he was shot in the head following a confrontation with a group armed robbery suspects. Officer Garrett Hull, a 17-year veteran of the department, died of his injuries just after 9:40 p.m. CT, the [...]

By |2018-09-16T06:11:30-04:00September 16th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Officer Down: Texas police officer dies in gunbattle with robbery suspects

Congrats to the latest IFPO security graduates!

Here are the IFPO's latest security graduates. Best of luck in your careers!   David Alvarado, CPO, Lebanon, OH, USA Gregory O'Neal, CPO, Sacramento, CA, USA Mamun Kabir, CPO, Calgary, AB, Canada Robert Breckenridge, CSSM, Coeur d' Alene, ID, USA Bekalu Tadesse Yihune, CSSM, Calgary, AB, Canada David Royer, CPO, Denver, CO, USA   Bundle & [...]

By |2018-09-14T09:49:53-04:00September 14th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congrats to the latest IFPO security graduates!

Visit the Officer Down Memorial Page to pay respects, sign up for alerts

A security vehicle from The Conley Group, flanked by police cruisers in the funeral procession for Sgt. Tony Beminio. Security officers may not be considered traditional law enforcement by some, but under the larger pantheon of those who protect life and property, or sheepdogs protecting sheep, they are. In times of trouble, security officers are [...]

By |2018-09-11T06:29:00-04:00September 11th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Visit the Officer Down Memorial Page to pay respects, sign up for alerts

Take a look at some of the courses offered at #GSX18 in Las Vegas

Here are some of the courses offered at the GSX in September in Las Vegas, NV: CPP Review Program (22-23 Sept) PCI Review Program (22-23 Sept) PSP Review Program (22-23 Sept) Successful Security Consulting (23 Sept) Leveraging ESRM to Manage Physical, Cyber, and Converged Security Programs (23 Sept) Policy-Writing Workshop (23 Sept) Trending Issues in Gaming Security (23 Sept) And don't forget, the [...]

By |2018-09-10T21:57:03-04:00September 10th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Take a look at some of the courses offered at #GSX18 in Las Vegas

September 2018 Executive Protection Training registration is closing soon

The Independent Security Advisors fully accredited executive protection specialist course September 17th-23rd will close course registration in 10 days. With few seats still open, we wanted to remind those agencies and departments who have expressed interest in attending to submit your registration forms to reserve your seats. IFPO members can receive a big discount on [...]

By |2018-09-09T21:40:45-04:00September 9th, 2018|News|Comments Off on September 2018 Executive Protection Training registration is closing soon

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