The resources on this page are meant to assist security officers and instructors in learning about a wide variety of topics in the security industry. Click any of the links below to learn more!

IFPO Security Research Project:

The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is proud to announce that funding was secured for the groundbreaking 2021 Security Research Project, led by Perpetuity Research. The project aims to provide comprehensive data on the roles and responsibilities of today’s security officers, including insight into their ever-evolving role!

Publication & Reports

IFPO features numerous publications and reports for the security industry. From CPO textbooks to our online library, you will find a wealth of information revolving around the security industry.

Law Enforcement, Military, and Veteran Resources

The IFPO is committed to provide educational, useful resources to Veterans, by providing quality content to our Veterans we feel all will benefit.

We encourage new or helpful submissions. If you have any Veteran resources you would like to have reviewed and featured here, please send it to the attention of Sandi Davies (sandidavies@ifpo.org). Thank you.

IFPO Job Board

The presence or communication of job announcements on the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) website does not indicate an endorsement or recommendation by IFPO. Job Postings on IFPO website are resources and provided free of charge to employers seeking applicants. All hiring and compensation for work performed is handled directly between the applicant and the employer.