International Foundation for Protection Officers

Tickets now on sale for the 2019 Close Protection Conference in Las Vegas

Tickets for the International Protective Security Board's Close Protection Conference, which will be held on Dec. 12-14 in Las Vegas, NV, recently went on sale. Here is the information from the IPSB's website: Click here to purchase your tickets to this year's conference. Those buying their tickets before May 31st will receive a reduced rate. Tickets for the 2019 [...]

By |2019-04-18T06:27:46-04:00April 18th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Tickets now on sale for the 2019 Close Protection Conference in Las Vegas

Security officer shot defending news crew during Oakland robbery

They say crime is about opportunity, and that appears to be the case recently in Oakland. Here we have TV reporters, just trying to do their jobs, but in the chaos and confusion of the Oakland teachers' strike, a couple of suspects saw an opportunity and even with the crew's security officer right there, pulled [...]

By |2019-02-26T06:37:28-05:00February 26th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Security officer shot defending news crew during Oakland robbery

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

Expect the unexpected: Developing situational awareness

By Scott Stewart, StratforWorldview For the past three weeks we have been running a series in the Security Weekly that focuses on some of the fundamentals of terrorism. First, we noted that terrorism is a tactic not exclusive to any one group and that the tactic would not end even if the jihadist threat were to disappear. [...]

By |2018-03-14T16:56:32-04:00March 14th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Expect the unexpected: Developing situational awareness

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