International Foundation for Protection Officers

NEW executive protection training & employment incentive program for DC/N. VA

Here's a recent post from Matthew Parker of Independent Security Advisors: Mr. Brandon Shafikhani the Executive Director of Samaritan Protective Services LLC announces their new Executive Protection Training & Employment Incentive Program. Purpose: To provide those with at least one year documented private security experience with the drive and motivation to succeed, an employment opportunity with [...]

By |2018-11-09T14:42:58-05:00November 9th, 2018|News|Comments Off on NEW executive protection training & employment incentive program for DC/N. VA

2 European candidates pass Certified Protection Officer exam

  Here's a recent email from Joop Verdonk, CPP, Managing Director of the European Security Academy:   Today, November 8th, two colleagues sat the CPO exam. They both passed in a very successful way. The names are: Valentijn Rovers, CPO, (G4S Security Services) Jeffrey van der Toorn, CPO, (museum de Lakenhal) Congratulations both. A job well done. Please join [...]

By |2018-11-09T04:54:29-05:00November 9th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on 2 European candidates pass Certified Protection Officer exam

Executive Protection class set for December in Charlotte, NC

Hosted by Ron Mann www.DerechoInvestigations.com Investigations@DerechoInvestigations.com December 2018 Class Announcement Private Security EP Operations Law Enforcement Accredited   (7 Days) (70+ hrs.)  28 Learning objectives 9 Practical exercises 2 facilitated student-led operational exercises 2 live capstones Faculty Information Matthew C. Parker Program Director 315-486-7854 mparker@inddps.com Course Description; Private Security EP Operations The NBA All-Star game and Republican National [...]

By |2018-11-04T20:05:47-05:00November 2nd, 2018|News|Comments Off on Executive Protection class set for December in Charlotte, NC

9 security professionals pass IFPO protection officer tests!

Here are the latest IFPO graduates. Best of luck in your careers!   Chris Chapman, CPO, Minneapolis, MN, USA Lora Mannon, CPO, Lebanon, OH, USA Austin Giddings, CPO, Saratoga Springs, NY, USA Ron Martin, CPOI, Shreveport, LA, USA Alexander Bear, CPO, Palmer, AK, USA Nkem Greg Ovunwo, CPO, Calgary, AB, Canada Donte Wake, CPO, Durham, [...]

By |2018-10-26T16:35:54-04:00October 26th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on 9 security professionals pass IFPO protection officer tests!

Congrats to the latest IFPO graduates!

  Here are the IFPO's latest security graduates. Best of luck in your careers!   David Gibson, CPO, Airdrie, AB, Canada Abdulaziz M. Almugrabi, CPOI, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Daniel King, CPOI, Basseterre, St. Kitts Yazeed Naif Al-Harbi, CPOI, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Penny Kennedy, CPO, St. John's, NL, Canada Corina Bartlett, CPO, St. John's, NL, Canada [...]

By |2018-09-29T18:07:53-04:00September 29th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congrats to the latest IFPO graduates!

IFPO recognized by Independent Security Advisors on new website

The IFPO and Matthew Parker's Independent Security Advisors enjoy a mutually beneficial business relationship that, when one thinks about it, makes perfect sense. A security officer with an IFPO certification is a respected and sought-after commodity. Add to that individual's skill-set a certification in executive and dignitary protection, and you've got a very specialized operator. [...]

By |2018-09-28T07:45:21-04:00September 28th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO recognized by Independent Security Advisors on new website

See what’s going on with the IFPO at #GSX18 in Las Vegas

Here are some photos from the International Foundation for Protection Officers' perspective at the security event of the year, #GSX18 in Las Vegas, Nevada -- featuring the latest in career development, networking and technology -- which ends Thursday. Clearly, IFPO's representatives were hard at work, yet also enjoying themselves as they spread the word about all [...]

By |2018-09-26T06:19:43-04:00September 26th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on See what’s going on with the IFPO at #GSX18 in Las Vegas

#GSX18 in Las Vegas is in full swing – here is your Tuesday update

The security event of the year, #GSX18, is in full swing in Las Vegas. Here is the Tuesday update from ASIS International:  GSX Exhibit Hall: An Interactive Learning Lab The modernized exhibit hall has been transformed into a learning lab environment featuring dozens of education sessions, product demonstrations, and career development opportunities. These features will allow [...]

By |2018-09-25T06:28:07-04:00September 25th, 2018|News|Comments Off on #GSX18 in Las Vegas is in full swing – here is your Tuesday update

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

Congrats to the latest IFPO security graduates!

  Here are the IFPO's latest security graduates. Best of luck in your careers!   Ehsan Jan Sheikh, CPO, Scarborough, ON, Canada Saiharan Rahulan, CPO, Utopia, ON, Canada Amadeo G. Vecchio, CPO, Kamloops, BC, Canada   IFPO August Special: 30% Off a single SSMP Program! The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is dedicated to providing meaningful and [...]

By |2018-08-25T08:35:38-04:00August 25th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congrats to the latest IFPO security graduates!

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