The belief that all crime increases during the holidays is a myth; however, according to Dr. Janet Lauritsen, there are two crimes that spike in December: "What I see is a December increase in only two types of crime, where the rate's a little bit higher than the average monthly rate, and that's for robbery [...]
Image from Sterling Protective Services Inc. http://www.sterlingprotective.com/news/holiday-safety-tips/ We're right in the thick of the "hustle and bustle" of the holidays, so that means it's not too late to consider a gift from the International Foundation for Protection Officers for your loved one, or even yourself! Besides, 2020 is right around the corner, and [...]
Here we have another example of the possibility of security officers taking on an expanded role as quasi-law enforcement officers. To some, the prospect may be a bit concerning -- along the lines of 'security officers are not police officers' -- but what is reassuring is, as Justice Minister Cliff Cullen states, the officers will [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syIHtvhqlS0&t=65s Ted Czech, social media manager for the International Foundation for Protection Officers, was a guest recently on Security Guy TV, a podcast hosted by Chuck Harold. Czech and Harold covered some of the professional certifications the IFPO offers, how it is critical as a security professional to constantly update your skill set with continuing [...]
Earning a security certification from the International Foundation for Protection Officers immediately sets an individual apart from those who have not achieved such a distinction. Having those letters after your name -- whether it be CPO, CPOI or SSMP -- means you care about the security industry and how you fit into it. Furthermore, it [...]
Great work by the Broadway at the Beach Security officers. These security professionals -- call them boots-on-the-ground, first responders or law enforcement's eyes and ears -- detected the crime, neutralized it and notified authorities who could affect an arrest. This is exactly how security should work. Police cannot be everywhere, all the time and so [...]
Photo of the Morton J. Holbrook Jr. Judicial Center from the Owensboro Times. https://www.owensborotimes.com/news/2019/07/officials-claim-security-parking-issues-show-need-for-new-judicial-center/ Things appear to be moving in the right direction at the Morton J. Holbrook Jr. Judicial Center in Kentucky as significant raises for security officers there were announced recently. Historically, security professionals have been notoriously underpaid, so it is [...]
Sierra Hunter, her deceased cousin Michael Pope and the materials for the quilt Sierra made in his honor. Photos by Dan Copp, Houma Today. By Dan Copp / Staff Writer, HoumaToday Houma, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana -- When her cousin died unexpectedly in September, Sierra Hunter wanted to make something his family could remember [...]
The IFPO's November scholarship winner is Dave L. Magallanes of El Cajon, Calif. Dave has chosen to take the Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) course. Congratulations, Dave! To sign up for the Monthly Scholarship for a CPO Program or the CSSM Program, click here! The International Foundation for Protection Officers stands for professionalism [...]
Naples, Florida – November 19th, 2019 – The International Foundation for Protection Officers and Security Magazine are very pleased to announce that Tom M. Conley and The Conley Group, Inc., Des Moines, Iowa, have been selected as the 2019 award recipient of the Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence. First Honorable Mention was awarded [...]
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