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Texas security officer fatally shoots woman with baseball bat at apartment complex

From ABC 13 Houston. https://abc13.com Security officer fatally wounds woman armed with baseball bat. Here is another example of a security officer as a first responder -- he's on the front lines in a potentially dangerous environment, and it certainly played out that way recently. It appears as though he responded swiftly and [...]

By |2019-07-03T06:46:03-04:00July 3rd, 2019|News|Comments Off on Texas security officer fatally shoots woman with baseball bat at apartment complex

California security officer targeted in BB gun attack, police say

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: Santa Clarita County CA June 30 2019 On Tuesday evening around 11 p.m., deputies responded to the 22400 block of Georgia Lane in Saugus regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call, said Shirley Miller, a spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “The victim works for a security company and was [...]

By |2019-07-01T06:13:30-04:00July 1st, 2019|News|Comments Off on California security officer targeted in BB gun attack, police say

6 European candidates pass IFPO’s Certified Protection Officer exam

Here's a recent email from Joop Verdonk, CPP, Managing Director of the European Security Academy and IFPO member, Board of Directors: Dear CPO Fellows, This morning seven candidates sat the CPO exam at LOI, Leiderdorp. Six of them passed in a very successful way. Their names are: Ian ten Hoonte, CPO Dennis Jansen, CPO William [...]

By |2019-06-28T10:19:10-04:00June 28th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on 6 European candidates pass IFPO’s Certified Protection Officer exam

Couple accused of using Taser on security officer at California grocery store

The Vallarta Market in Victorville. This is a new twist -- security professionals have been criticized for using their Tasers and there have been other incidents where their Tasers have been used against them; however, in this case, the defendant was already armed with his own Taser and seemed almost anticipating having to [...]

By |2019-06-28T09:48:28-04:00June 28th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Couple accused of using Taser on security officer at California grocery store

‘I enjoy my work, I enjoy my job’ Security officer honored for friendly demeanor

Lake Charles (La.) City Hall security officer Michael Narcisse. All too often, security officers make news headlines as the victims of a heinous crime or as defendants in criminal cases. Here we have the refreshing and inspiring case of Michael Narcisse, a security officer in Louisiana known for his friendly and helpful demeanor. [...]

By |2019-06-25T06:33:38-04:00June 25th, 2019|News|Comments Off on ‘I enjoy my work, I enjoy my job’ Security officer honored for friendly demeanor

Security officers involved in 4 fatal shootings amid a violent 72 hours nationwide

From PrivateOfficerInternational: Four fatal shootings and more than a half of dozen other shootings involving private security officers during the past week have left questions about training and oversight. During the latest shooting, a Houston security officer confronted a man trespassing in a shopping center as he rummaged through some dumpsters. The security guard had [...]

By |2019-06-20T06:36:40-04:00June 20th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Security officers involved in 4 fatal shootings amid a violent 72 hours nationwide

Security officer strike planned in Detroit could affect several downtown buildings

From PrivateOfficerNews.org: Security guards working for a firm hired by Dan Gilbert’s Bedrock to guard his downtown Detroit buildings voted on Monday to strike for $15 per hour wages and a path to unionization. The employees have yet to walk off the job, though they may in the coming days if a deal isn’t reached [...]

By |2019-06-18T06:45:28-04:00June 18th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Security officer strike planned in Detroit could affect several downtown buildings

Memphis riots: Gangster Disciples threaten police after deadly shooting

https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com From FOX 13 in Memphis: MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Law enforcement agencies across the Mid-South are on high alert. FOX13 confirmed a dangerous threat was made to officers in Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said the threat came from someone they believe is a gang member. The message from public safety is [...]

By |2019-06-15T09:30:02-04:00June 15th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Memphis riots: Gangster Disciples threaten police after deadly shooting

Security officers detain suspects in homicide at Tulsa apartment complex

Great work by the two security officers tasked with patrolling what appears to be a very active apartment complex in Tulsa, Ok. As we have said many times here at IFPO.org, now more than ever, security officers are the first responders at very violent incidents. They should be equipped with the latest and most comprehensive [...]

By |2019-06-14T09:05:49-04:00June 14th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Security officers detain suspects in homicide at Tulsa apartment complex

Security officer kills man who struck him with SUV at New Mexico store

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. June 14 2019— A security guard shot and killed a man who struck him with an SUV outside a northeast Albuquerque grocery store Wednesday night, according to the Albuquerque Police Department. APD spokesman Tanner Tixier said police believe the man was trying to free a woman who had been caught trying [...]

By |2019-06-14T07:42:15-04:00June 14th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Security officer kills man who struck him with SUV at New Mexico store

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