International Foundation for Protection Officers

Church security officer kills gunman in Texas; second security officer mourned

A frame from a live stream during a church shooting in Texas on 12/29/2019. Over the past few years, the International Foundation for Protection Officers has published several posts about security at places of worship. Once thought to be no-go zones for violence, there appears, at least anecdotally, to be an increase in [...]

By |2023-12-18T15:30:40-05:00December 30th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Church security officer kills gunman in Texas; second security officer mourned

Want to protect your house of worship? Scholarships offered for ISA coexist security program

Coexist Training Scholarship The Independent Security Advisors House of Worship Security Program is proud to announce the coexist scholarship available to House of Worship Safety and Security volunteers and employees. Each $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to verified security personal to attend any ISA training course for the remainder of 2019 and through 2020. With the [...]

By |2019-10-17T05:32:18-04:00October 17th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Want to protect your house of worship? Scholarships offered for ISA coexist security program

Security job opening – Director of Facilities and Security in South Carolina

A Job Announcement Independent Security Advisors, on behalf of our client, is seeking a Facilities and Security Manager in Columbia, SC.    Job Title: Director of Facilities and Security Department: SSG Overhead – Facilities Reports to: Vice President of Human Resources Direct reports: Custodians, Custodial Team Lead, Maintenance Assistant, Senior Custodian, Administrative Assistant, Receptionist Employment [...]

By |2019-09-12T06:11:40-04:00September 12th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Security job opening – Director of Facilities and Security in South Carolina

Interested in protection as a career? Executive protection course offered in North Carolina

One of the companies with which the IFPO enjoys a partnership is Matthew Parker's Independent Security Advisors LLC. According to its website, the ISA "is a certified disabled veteran owned company based in Oakland, Md., providing consulting, training, and other services on matters of national security and terrorism, extremism, domestic violence and executive or diplomatic protection." Here is some [...]

By |2019-08-01T06:29:52-04:00August 1st, 2019|News|Comments Off on Interested in protection as a career? Executive protection course offered in North Carolina

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

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!

ISA to hold dignitary & executive protection specialist course

Dignitary & Executive Protection Specialist April 17 - April 23 This course is restricted to law enforcement only.  Registration must be made by April 10th 2018. Special tuition programs are available, please visit tuition plans for more information. This course covers (7 Days) (80 hrs.) of classroom instruction, and includes seven days of on-line pre-attendance training. 39 [...]

By |2018-03-11T17:42:30-04:00March 11th, 2018|News|Comments Off on ISA to hold dignitary & executive protection specialist course

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