International Foundation for Protection Officers

SPOTS STILL OPEN for Executive Protection course in Charlotte, NC, Aug. 16-22

Here's a note from Matt Parker of Independent Security Advisors: "ISA has a special request EP course in Charlotte North Carolina August 16th-22nd. Although not part of our normal 2021 schedule, seats are open to private investigators, detectives, private security, law enforcement, and veterans. North & South Carolina PIs and Detectives, PPSB, SCCJA approved CEUs [...]

By |2021-08-02T11:06:45-04:00August 2nd, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on SPOTS STILL OPEN for Executive Protection course in Charlotte, NC, Aug. 16-22

International Security Officers’ Day — it’s not just July 24

Security officers and guards around the world protect personnel and property 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; and so truly, there is no better day in the year than the 24th day of the 7th month to celebrate these courageous, intelligent and compassionate men and women.  But truly, security officers and guards should [...]

By |2022-07-26T06:26:18-04:00July 18th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on International Security Officers’ Day — it’s not just July 24

‘Strongly recommended’ The Professional Protection Officer book receives rave review

The Professional Protection Officer: Practical Strategies and Emerging Trends, edited by IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies and IFPO Past Chairman Lawrence Fennelly, is the text that serves as the bedrock for the IFPO's flagship course, the Certified Protection Officer. Security industry veteran Ross Johnson was kind enough to write a review of the book on [...]

By |2021-07-06T06:04:45-04:00July 6th, 2021|About IFPO, Books|Comments Off on ‘Strongly recommended’ The Professional Protection Officer book receives rave review

IFPO Global Webinar #5:Technology and how today’s security officer should prepare for it

free image from pxfuel https://www.pxfuel.com/en/free-photo-oujwa Dr. Glen Kitteringham hosts the latest in his series of webinars on the modern-day security professional: Technology has made a tremendous impact on security operations over the past 20+ years. Security officers have long been required to have considerable knowledge in operating various computer-based systems including access control, [...]

By |2021-06-25T06:08:56-04:00June 22nd, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on IFPO Global Webinar #5:Technology and how today’s security officer should prepare for it

June Special: 15% OFF the IFPO’s Certified Protection Officer online program!

Start climbing the ladder to success in the security industry with the International Foundation for Protection Officers' CPO program, widely recognized as one of the top certifications in the field. Not only does the program give students a solid foundation of knowledge, but successful completion instills a confidence in them that will remain throughout their [...]

By |2021-06-16T06:11:18-04:00June 16th, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on June Special: 15% OFF the IFPO’s Certified Protection Officer online program!

IFPO appoints Joseph H. McDonald, CPP, PSP, CMAS to its board of directors

Naples, FL -- The International Foundation for Protection Officers is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph H. McDonald, CPP, PSP, CMAS to its board of directors. IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies cited McDonald’s experience in law enforcement and with the military, combined with his expertise in adult education and security, as key keys to [...]

By |2021-06-11T08:02:07-04:00June 10th, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on IFPO appoints Joseph H. McDonald, CPP, PSP, CMAS to its board of directors

IFPO UK and Ireland advisory board members receive 2021 NAHS awards

The International Foundation for Protection Officers wishes to send out a big congratulations to our partners across the pond -- IFPO UK & Ireland -- following the National Association for Healthcare Security 2021 Awards.   Chair's Award - Jayne King IFPO UK & Ireland Advisory Board member Jayne King, head of security and site services [...]

By |2021-05-28T06:04:13-04:00May 28th, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on IFPO UK and Ireland advisory board members receive 2021 NAHS awards

Congrats to IFPO’s monthly security scholarship winner for April!

The IFPO's April scholarship winner is Gary Smith of Missouri. Gary has chosen to take the Certified Protection Officer course. Congratulations, Gary! To sign up for the Monthly Scholarship for a CPO Program or the CSSM Program, click here! The International Foundation for Protection Officers stands for professionalism and education. As part of that commitment [...]

By |2021-05-12T05:57:47-04:00May 12th, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on Congrats to IFPO’s monthly security scholarship winner for April!

SECURITY WEBINAR: How competent are security officers? And why does it matter?

  free pic from pixabay How competent are frontline security officers (in some countries referred to as guards)? It has long been noted that security officers are the face of the whole security sector and the reputation they garner has a knock-on effect and is directly linked to perception of the broader private [...]

By |2021-05-01T10:17:44-04:00May 1st, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on SECURITY WEBINAR: How competent are security officers? And why does it matter?

SECURITY EDUCATION: IFPO is an ASIS Preferred Provider

This month, the International Foundation for Protection Officers' status as an ASIS Preferred Provider was renewed. Here's what it means for you and your continuing education in security: The Preferred Provider Program provides organizations with the opportunity to award re-certification continuing professional education (CPE) credits for their security- or business management-related continuing education offerings. ASIS-approved [...]

By |2021-04-29T06:10:27-04:00April 29th, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on SECURITY EDUCATION: IFPO is an ASIS Preferred Provider

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