International Foundation for Protection Officers

Proactive Security: Stop an attack before it starts

BY SCOTT STEWART ON MAR 13, 2018, SecutityInfoWatch.com As a child playing the hand-slapping game I quickly learned that action is always faster than reaction. A clever kid may try to game the system a bit by anticipating the opponent’s move and proactively moving, but that proactive move is an action itself, and not a true reaction.  [...]

By |2018-03-13T17:07:21-04:00March 13th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Proactive Security: Stop an attack before it starts

OP-ED: Time for a new look at response to violence

  By Chris Hertig, IFPO Director and retired York College of Pennsylvania professor Violence in our society is getting increasing media attention. It also gets attention in the law offices, HR departments, security departments and police/fire/EMS agencies. Violence is here to stay, and while a decidedly unappealing topic of conversation, it’s a conversation we must have. Terrorism [...]

By |2018-03-08T06:26:54-05:00March 6th, 2018|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on OP-ED: Time for a new look at response to violence

Bulletproof vests and security officers approved for House members

From rollcall.com: House lawmakers can use taxpayer funds to buy bulletproof vests and other security equipment, under a resolution approved by the House Administration Committee on Tuesday. Pa. lawmaker co-sponsors bill to loosen firearm restrictions on members of Congress The resolution also allows members to hire security personnel for events such as town halls, to guard [...]

By |2018-02-28T18:23:22-05:00February 28th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Bulletproof vests and security officers approved for House members

The case for armed security on all school campuses in the U.S.

Following the high school massacre in Florida, the mainstream media succumbed to the typical knee-jerk caterwauling for gun control; when, in actuality, what is needed are armed security forces inside every school in America to keep kids safe. Yes, it's come to that. "PolitiDiva™" @realPolitiDiva, co-host of YourVoice™ America, politics writer for #LanternsBuzz, tweeted recently: I was [...]

By |2018-02-16T12:16:22-05:00February 16th, 2018|News|Comments Off on The case for armed security on all school campuses in the U.S.

Multiple suspects being investigated in Las Vegas massacre

From TheGatewayPundit: According to local Las Vegas news outlet Metro 5, key details surrounding the motive cannot be released because “additional suspects,” are still under investigation. Sheriff Lombardo previously claimed only one person is under investigation. Metro lawyer Nick Crosby believes information about the additional suspects could be revealed in 60 days. Securing the Best: [...]

By |2018-01-17T21:02:55-05:00January 17th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Multiple suspects being investigated in Las Vegas massacre

Man on TSA watch list arrested for suspicious activity at Georgia airport

ALEXIS STEVENS ON JAN 3, 2018 SOURCE: MCCLATCHY, SecurityInfoWatch Dec. 30--Airports around the United States were previously warned about a Georgia man whose behavior in restricted areas was a security concern. This week, the man allegedly behaved the same way at Athens Ben Epps airport, according to police. Ahmed Olasunkanmi Salau, 33, who lives in Athens, [...]

By |2018-01-08T19:32:48-05:00January 8th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Man on TSA watch list arrested for suspicious activity at Georgia airport

NYE 2018 on Las Vegas Strip to have high security after shooting massacre

DAVID MONTERO ON DEC 28, 2017 SOURCE: MCCLATCHY, SecurityInfoWatch Dec. 27--REPORTING FROM LAS VEGAS -- Las Vegas officials are expecting lower-than-normal attendance at the New Year's Eve celebration on the famed Strip, but in light of October's mass shooting, security will be at its highest level in years. Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo said Wednesday that [...]

By |2017-12-30T17:18:30-05:00December 30th, 2017|News|Comments Off on NYE 2018 on Las Vegas Strip to have high security after shooting massacre

Las Vegas massacre plot thickens as Jesus Campos gets softball questions from Ellen

It's very curious how Ellen was selected as the platform to deliver Campos' answers. First, she is a comedienne, not a journalist, and second, and even more important, she appears to have a vested interest in MGM's Mandalay Bay -- Ellen Dance Party slot machines -- where the massacre occurred. In addition, the producers of the [...]

By |2017-10-20T11:57:01-04:00October 20th, 2017|News|Comments Off on Las Vegas massacre plot thickens as Jesus Campos gets softball questions from Ellen

Injured Mandalay Bay security officer Jesus Campos interviewed on “Ellen”

Jesus Campos, the security officer who was wounded by Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock, thought to be "missing," surfaced Wednesday on the Ellen DeGeneres show. In the aftermath of the massacre, suspicions arose when the timeline for when Campos was shot was changed. After skipping several planned interviews, Campos appeared on DeGeneres' show with co-worker [...]

By |2017-10-18T17:47:48-04:00October 18th, 2017|News|Comments Off on Injured Mandalay Bay security officer Jesus Campos interviewed on “Ellen”

Austin Police arrest members of Antifa at Dixie Freedom Rally

From TheGateWayPundit.com Hundreds of left-wing Antifa terrorists came out to protest a “Dixie Freedom Rally” in Austin, Texas, on Saturday. The police weren’t putting up with the violence and slammed masked Antifa terrorists to the ground while making multiple arrests. IFPO and Kaplan University to make major announcement at ASIS17 The Texas Confederate Militia decided [...]

By |2017-09-23T19:49:26-04:00September 23rd, 2017|News|Comments Off on Austin Police arrest members of Antifa at Dixie Freedom Rally

Title