Security book available now: The Professional Protection Officer from the IFPO

The Professional Protection Officer: Practical Security Strategies and Emerging Trends

Sandi J. Davies, Executive Director, International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO)
Lawrence J. Fennelly, Expert witness and consultant in security, Litigation Consultants Inc.

KEY FEATURES:

• Offers trainers and trainees all new learning aids designed to reflect the
most current information and to support and reinforce professional
development.

• Written by a cross-disciplinary contributor team consisting of top experts in
their respective fields.

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DESCRIPTION:

Eight previous iterations of this text have proven to be highly regarded and considered the definitive training guide and instructional text for first-line
security officers in both the private and public sectors. Due to contractual agreements this edition had to be titled 2nd Edition.

The material included in the newest version covers all the subjects essential to the training of protection officers. This valuable resource and its predecessors have been utilized worldwide by the International Foundation for Protection Officers since 1988, as the core curriculum for the Certified Protection Officer (CPO) Program. The Professional Protection Officer: Practical Security Strategies and Emerging Trends provides critical updates
and fresh guidance, as well as diagrams and illustrations; all have been tailored to the training and certification needs of today’s protection professionals.

Please be advised the complete online program for this text is not available at this time. We anticipate a release in Q3. Until such time the previous popular online program is available and highly recommended. Paper/Pencil testing of THIS edition is available at this time.

DETAILED TABLE OF CONTENTS:

PART 1: Foundations
     1. Concepts and Theories of Asset Protection
     2.  Role of the Professional Protection Officer
     3. The Security Officer of the 21st Century
     4. Time and Stress Management

Appendix 4A - Critical Incident Stress

5. 100 Things Protection Officers Need to Know

PART II: Practical and Operational Applications

6. Occupational Health, Industrial Hazards, Vulnerability Assessment, and Self-Assessment
7. Legal Aspects of Security
8. Patrol Principles

Appendix 8A - Four Critical Points

9. The Importance of CPR/AED and First Aid Training for Security Officers
10. Officer Safety and Use of Force
11. Active Assailant Preparedness: Beyond Active Shooter Response

Appendix 11A - A Look at Solutions to Active Shooters

Appendix 11B - Saving a Life, It's in Your Hands

12. Apprehension and Detention Procedures
13. Traffic Control
14. Fire Prevention, Detection, and Response
15. Access Control
16. Contraband Detection Technology

Appendix 16A - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone) Usage in the 21st Century

17. Effective Communications
18. Crime and Incident Scene Procedures
19. Foundations for Surveillance
20. Report Writing and Field Notes
21. Crisis Intervention 

Appendix 21A - Mental Illness Takes Many Forms 

22. Substance Abuse
23. Investigation: Concepts and Practices for Security Professionals 

Appendix 23A - ASIS International: Investigator Certification

24. Interviewing and Statements
25. Crowd Management and Special Event Planning
26. Strikes, Lockouts, and Labor Relations
27. Workplace Crime and Deviance
28. Espionage—A Primer
29. Terrorism: What Protection Officers Need to Know
30. Bomb Threats and the Case Against Immediate Evacuation
31. An All-Hazards Approach to Hazardous Materials
32. What is Risk?

Appendix 32A - What Is Risk Management?

33. Emergency Planning
34. Security Awareness
35. Building a Sustainable Culture of Security
36. The Protection Officer's Role in Critical Information Infrastructure Protection
37. Physical Security Concepts and Applications
38. Alarm System Fundamentals
39. VIP Security
40. Information Security and Counterintelligence
41. Cybersecurity for Professional Security Officers

PART III: Advancing your Security Career

42. Ethics and Professionalism
43. Networking
44. The Protection Officer as a Leader
45. Career Planning

Epilogue - Training Topics from ASIS Guideline PSO-2019

Index

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We believe that education is a necessary and essential part of professional security training and the security officer’s background. IFPO serves individuals, security companies, and organizations that have their own private security staff. Our students and members benefit from the recognition and standing that the prestigious IFPO certification conveys.

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International Foundation for Protection Officers Mission Statement

Mission Statement Part I.

The International Foundation for Protection Officers provides professional learning opportunities for security practitioners, to impart the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to maximize job performance and enhance career potential.

Purpose: to make a positive difference in the quality of the participant’s job performance and elevate the professional status of students who partake of our learning opportunities.

Business: to supply committed security practitioners with a quality education to help achieve their highest potential and provide recognized accreditation for successful completion of educational goals.

Values: commitment, integrity, responsibility, and standards of excellence, provide the platform that supports our journey as we pursue our mission.

Vision Statement

Commitment to Excellence: To be the recognized center of excellence and primary provider of education and training products and services to the security industry.

Mission Statement Part II.

“The International Foundation for Protection Officers is committed to the support and professional development of protection officers and supervisors. Through advocacy, promoting training standards, and providing accessible training, education and certification opportunities, we seek to enhance their professional standing as well as increase and diversify the value of the vital services they provide.”