International Foundation for Protection Officers

IFPO webinar 2021: Key issues facing frontline security professionals

  The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is dedicated to providing meaningful education and certification for all levels. It accomplishes this through its certification programs, but also through social media and free educational workshops, including webinars. About this Event: This first IFPO UK & Ireland webinar will focus on some key issues affecting frontline [...]

By |2020-12-18T07:44:58-05:00December 18th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO webinar 2021: Key issues facing frontline security professionals

IFPO Conversation 008: Dr. Glen Kittergham and continuing education in security

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--7as6TAPso In this conversation, Dr. Glen Kitteringham, of Kitteringham Security Group talks with Ted Czech of the International Foundation for Protection Officers about what motivated him to embark on a career in security, some of the major issues and challenges in the industry and the importance of continuing education for security professionals.   Get certified [...]

By |2020-12-14T06:47:38-05:00December 14th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO Conversation 008: Dr. Glen Kittergham and continuing education in security

IFPO’s Tom Conley: Security and COVID-19 — the good, the bad and the ugly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgS_G0d_9fQ Tom Conley, founder and CEO of Iowa-based The Conley Group, and also a past Chair of the International Foundation for Protection Officers Board of Directors and current board member, sat down to talk about the security industry and COVID-19 -- the good, the bad and the ugly. Although there have been many challenges for [...]

By |2020-12-12T07:49:20-05:00December 12th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO’s Tom Conley: Security and COVID-19 — the good, the bad and the ugly

Take advantage! Get 18 months of an IFPO membership at reduced rate

IFPO December Special: 18 Months of IFPO Individual Membership for $40! As a complimentary thank you for being part of the IFPO and due to popular demand, we are extending our limited-time offer for the month of December. Eligible until 12/31/2020 Individual membership in IFPO is available to any person employed in the security industry. [...]

By |2020-12-04T09:02:03-05:00December 4th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Take advantage! Get 18 months of an IFPO membership at reduced rate

Visit the IFPO Career Center to get your start in the security industry

  COVID-19 has thrown many aspects of our economy into chaos. Job availability and career pathways have changed and will change even more. Protection from harm is needed by everyone. And every organization. The huge, diverse and dynamic security industry continues to grow and expand. The Career Center at IFPO.ORG provides key details about jobs [...]

By |2020-12-03T06:19:43-05:00December 3rd, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Visit the IFPO Career Center to get your start in the security industry

Leave a lasting legacy: Sponsors needed for major security industry research project

The International Foundation for Protection Officers is spearheading a groundbreaking study, to be undertaken by Perpetuity Research and supported by Security Magazine. The need to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. It’s what drives us to do great things. Oftentimes, those great things leave a lasting legacy.  A ground-breaking research project, launched by [...]

By |2020-12-22T06:23:25-05:00November 30th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Leave a lasting legacy: Sponsors needed for major security industry research project

Set yourself apart: Become an IFPO Certified Protection Officer Instructor

Here is a short essay from IFPO Board Member Emeritus Chris Hertig on the crucial role instructors play in communicating information in the IFPO's flagship course, the Certified Protection Officer. In order to teach the CPO course, one must pass the CPOI certification process.   The Certified Protection Officer Instructor (CPOI) process. It’s important! The [...]

By |2020-11-23T07:03:08-05:00November 23rd, 2020|About IFPO|Comments Off on Set yourself apart: Become an IFPO Certified Protection Officer Instructor

IFPO announces new executive committee for its board of directors

NAPLES, Fl.– November 15th, 2020 The International Foundation for Protection Officers announces its new executive committee for its board of directors: Chair - Dr. Linda Florence, CPP Florence is the founder of The Florence Group, a management consulting firm specializing in executive development, organizational consulting, and leadership coaching for the security profession with a wide [...]

By |2020-11-17T06:38:35-05:00November 17th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO announces new executive committee for its board of directors

Security webinar: How has the role of the modern-day security officer changed?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3uHuHD_2O8 In this webinar, sponsored by the International Foundation for Protection Officers, Dr. Martin Gill of Perpetuity Research leads a panel to discuss the changing nature of the frontline role of security officers, enhanced, as it has been, by a broader range of (important new duties brought about by having to deal with Covid-19, and [...]

By |2020-11-05T05:57:13-05:00November 5th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Security webinar: How has the role of the modern-day security officer changed?

Become an IFPO member and get the Insights newsletter – your guide to the security industry

  Receiving the IFPO's quarterly newsletter, IFPO Insights, is just one of the many benefits of becoming a member with the foundation. The newsletter brings you not only the latest updates on the IFPO, a leader in security industry education and training, but useful, thought-provoking articles from some of the security industry's most influential and [...]

By |2020-10-01T06:53:15-04:00October 1st, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Become an IFPO member and get the Insights newsletter – your guide to the security industry

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