The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is proud to highlight two newly released research publications from Dr. Glen Kitteringham, a respected leader in security research, training, and workforce development. These new Good Practice Guides explore two of the most pressing issues facing today’s security industry: workplace violence against security officers and long-term employee retention strategies.

The first publication, “Protecting the Protectors: Security Guard Tactics for Managing Workplace Violence,” examines the increasing risks security officers face in the field and provides practical strategies to help organizations better prepare, support, and protect frontline personnel.

The second publication, “A Systematic Review of Research into Security Officer Retention Tactics,” analyzes global research surrounding turnover, employee satisfaction, leadership, training, and workforce stability within the security profession. Together, these guides offer valuable insight for security company owners, managers, supervisors, researchers, and frontline officers alike.

Read the full publications below:

• Protecting the Protectors: security guard tactics for managing workplace violence

• A Systematic Review of Research into Security Officer Retention Tactics