International Foundation for Protection Officers

NEW and FREE for 2021: IFPO introduces its security webinar series

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb2XV5ymvIU&t=22s   Launching in January 2021, the International Foundation for Protection Officers will host a series of monthly webinars on topics relevant to today's front-line security practitioners. Session #1: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 10 am Eastern Time The challenges and opportunities of providing security during Covid-19 *** To register, contact info@ifpo.org  Designed for those [...]

By |2021-01-19T06:09:44-05:00January 4th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on NEW and FREE for 2021: IFPO introduces its security webinar series

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

Want to be a security supervisor or manager? Take this virtual study course

  ***Last day to sign up, program starts Dec. 11, 2020*** *** Special discount! Was $850, now $450*** Education is power! The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) Certified in Security Supervision and Management course is designed to meet the needs of the security supervisor or manager. And in a world still stricken by COVID-19, [...]

By |2020-12-10T07:09:10-05:00December 10th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Want to be a security supervisor or manager? Take this virtual study course

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

Non-law enforcement seats open for Dignitary and Executive Protection course in Md.

Here is a news release from Matt Parker, CEO of International Security Advisors, on an upcoming dignitary and executive protection course in Maryland: Time/Date: Dec 7 at 7 AM EST – Dec 13 at 3 PM EST Location: 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745-4731, United States Hosted by: Independent Security Advisors LLC In [...]

By |2020-12-01T06:52:59-05:00December 1st, 2020|News|Comments Off on Non-law enforcement seats open for Dignitary and Executive Protection course in Md.

Saudi Aramco – Industrial Security Operations Academy receive Bill Zalud Memorial Award

The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) and Security Magazine recently announced Saudi Aramco – Industrial Security Operations Academy as the recipient of the 4th annual Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence. The Bill Zalud Memorial Award was established in 2017 to recognize professional excellence or outstanding service in the security profession. “Saudi Aramco [...]

By |2020-11-29T10:02:43-05:00November 29th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Saudi Aramco – Industrial Security Operations Academy receive Bill Zalud Memorial Award

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?

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