International Foundation for Protection Officers

IFPO represented in Mexico and Latin America by IFPO Mexico

For anyone living in Mexico and Latin America and working in the security industry, IFPO Mexico is the authorized representative for the Spanish-speaking population. It is through IFPO Mexico that those intent on furthering their careers in security can obtain membership and certifications. And, as the biggest security expo event of the year -- GSX18 [...]

By |2018-08-30T06:38:24-04:00August 24th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO represented in Mexico and Latin America by IFPO Mexico

#GSX18 in Vegas — visit the IFPO at booth #2789

IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies and Lee Minion The IFPO will again take part in the biggest security expo and conference of the year, ASIS International's GSX, in Las Vegas, Nevada, September 23–27. IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies and other IFPO representatives will be on hand at booth #2789, so stop by and say hello and [...]

By |2018-08-16T17:24:13-04:00August 16th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on #GSX18 in Vegas — visit the IFPO at booth #2789

Weaponized drones “flying IEDs” now used in assassination attempts

From close encounters with jetliners to their use as weapons on the battlefields of the Middle East, the destructive capabilities of drones have already been well-demonstrated in real-world scenarios.Photo credit: (Image courtesy bigstockphoto.com/Kletr) BY JOEL GRIFFIN ON AUG 10, 2018, SecurityInfoWatch With the proliferation of consumer-grade drones in recent years, there have been a number [...]

By |2018-08-15T07:52:44-04:00August 15th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Weaponized drones “flying IEDs” now used in assassination attempts

5 Reasons to hire security officers in retail stores

From United Security Incorporated: Retail stores and malls bring in masses of people of all types. People browsing around and making purchases can result in large crowds and significant foot traffic. With such a considerable amount of people to deal with, it’s important to keep all customers and employees safe. Private security officers can be [...]

By |2018-08-12T19:22:51-04:00August 12th, 2018|News|Comments Off on 5 Reasons to hire security officers in retail stores

How to choose the right executive protection training course

By Matthew Parker, CEO, Independent Security Advisors OK, Google executive protection training, you’re going to see different training providers with different programs, so before you commit to one you really need to know what the program offers? I will try to answer that question with a dissection of a typical ad and what to look [...]

By |2018-08-10T10:10:46-04:00August 10th, 2018|News|Comments Off on How to choose the right executive protection training course

Congrats to the latest IFPO Certified Protection Officers!

  Here are the IFPO's latest security graduates. Best of luck in your careers!   Lucia Liverio, CPO, Johnstown, NY, USA Ciarra Russcher, CPO, Detroit, MI, USA Jordan Knowles, CPO, Urbandale, IA, USA Constantine Mamatis, CPO, London, ON, Canada   IFPO July Special: 30% off all textbooks on our website! The International Foundation for Protection Officers [...]

By |2018-07-27T10:54:25-04:00July 27th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congrats to the latest IFPO Certified Protection Officers!

IFPO’s Certified Protection Officer course now offered at more European universities

  The IFPO, through one of it directors, Joop Verdonk, CPP, who is also managing director of the European Security Academy, has announced that it has expanded its presence throughout Europe, by way of several universities. Here they are: AVANS Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. University of Applied Sciences, which offers the Certified Protection Officer (CPO) program.    [...]

By |2018-07-25T01:01:58-04:00July 25th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO’s Certified Protection Officer course now offered at more European universities

Big Discount on dignitary and executive protection training for IFPO members!

An Announcement for Members of the International Foundation of Protective Officers: The Independent Security Advisors Training Division is pleased to announce the continuation of the IFPO tuition reduction program. Members of the IFPO in good standing can attend any IFPO-endorsed training course or seminar with ISA and receive up to 80% off. Here is the remaining [...]

By |2018-07-09T10:49:17-04:00July 4th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Big Discount on dignitary and executive protection training for IFPO members!

IFPO July Special: 30% off all textbooks on our website!

IFPO July Special: For a limited time, receive 30% Off All Textbooks on the IFPO website! As a complimentary thank you for being part of the IFPO, we are offering our July special. This is a limited time offer for the month of July and is eligible until 7/31/2018. To take advantage of this offer, [...]

By |2018-07-03T06:08:04-04:00July 3rd, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO July Special: 30% off all textbooks on our website!

Congrats to the latest IFPO Certified Protection Officers!

Here are the IFPO's latest security graduates. Best of luck in your careers!   Justin Pfortsch, CPO, Hershey, PA, USA Todd Canning, CPO, Labrador City, NL, Canada Gerri-Lynn Arnold, CPO, Labrador City, NL, Canada   June Special: 30% OFF CPO Traditional Delivery & IFPO Membership The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is dedicated to providing meaningful and [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:36:35-05:00June 30th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congrats to the latest IFPO Certified Protection Officers!

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