International Foundation for Protection Officers

Visit the IFPO booth 4194 NOW at #ASIS17 in Dallas, Texas

IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies with Kevin Palacios, IFPO Representative for South America at #ASIS17. From all indications, ASIS International 63rd Annual Seminar and Exhibits in Dallas, TX, commonly known as #ASIS17, is in full swing and appears to be a well-attended, rollicking success. The "must-attend security event of the year" kicked off with Sunday Texas-style [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:36:15-05:00September 27th, 2017|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Visit the IFPO booth 4194 NOW at #ASIS17 in Dallas, Texas

Masked church shooter confronted by Tennessee gun owner

Sudan-native Emanuel Kidega Samson, 25, arrested in connection with the shooting at the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Antioch, Tenn., about 12 miles southeast of downtown Nashville. We've talked about church security here before and the need for improvements. Recently, a quick-thinking church member -- after having already been pistol-whipped -- had [...]

By |2023-12-18T15:30:39-05:00September 24th, 2017|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Masked church shooter confronted by Tennessee gun owner

Congrats to Christopher Gift, IFPO’s August scholarship winner!

Our August Scholarship Winner is: Christopher Gift, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, who has elected to take the Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) course. Congratulations, Christopher! 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 and education. As part [...]

By |2017-09-25T06:17:45-04:00September 24th, 2017|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congrats to Christopher Gift, IFPO’s August scholarship winner!

Austin Police arrest members of Antifa at Dixie Freedom Rally

From TheGateWayPundit.com Hundreds of left-wing Antifa terrorists came out to protest a “Dixie Freedom Rally” in Austin, Texas, on Saturday. The police weren’t putting up with the violence and slammed masked Antifa terrorists to the ground while making multiple arrests. IFPO and Kaplan University to make major announcement at ASIS17 The Texas Confederate Militia decided [...]

By |2017-09-23T19:49:26-04:00September 23rd, 2017|News|Comments Off on Austin Police arrest members of Antifa at Dixie Freedom Rally

IFPO and Purdue University Global to make major announcement at ASIS17

Be the first to know -- Few details are available at this moment, however, IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davis says the press conference -- directly involving a new evolution in the IFPO's partnership with Purdue University Global -- says this "game changer" will have a "huge impact on our industry." The news will be delivered [...]

By |2018-04-26T08:50:16-04:00September 23rd, 2017|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO and Purdue University Global to make major announcement at ASIS17

Congrats to the latest IFPO graduates!

Here are the IFPO's latest graduates. Best of luck in your careers!   Patrick R. Cosby, CPO, Grand Junction, CO, USA Hiram Colon, CPO, Pittsburgh, PA USA Margarita Lopez, CPO, Pittsburgh, PA USA Tristian Watson, CPO, Brunswick, GA USA Brian D. Baker, CSSM, Staffford, VA, USA Abdul Aziz Assadl Al Subale, CSSM, Saudi Arabia Saeed [...]

By |2017-09-23T13:11:38-04:00September 23rd, 2017|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congrats to the latest IFPO graduates!

#ASIS17 seminar: Keeping the Growing and Selling of Cannabis Safe

​ G. Michael Verden, Owner and CEO of The Lake Forest Group​, will be delivering a talk titled "Keeping the growing and selling of cannabis safe." On September 12, 2017, a group of masked men forced their way into a marijuana store in Washington, shot and wounded an employee, and stole an unspecified amount of marijuana. Similar [...]

By |2017-09-22T12:36:24-04:00September 22nd, 2017|News|Comments Off on #ASIS17 seminar: Keeping the Growing and Selling of Cannabis Safe

Want a press pass for #ASIS17?

Applicants for a press pass must show employment by or assignment for a publication or program that is previously established, independent, and regularly updated with original industry-related news. ​Press passes are reserved for working members of the press only. This includes editors, reporters, producers, camera crews, still photographers, and industry analysts. What are accepted forms of media credentials? [...]

By |2017-09-22T12:11:32-04:00September 22nd, 2017|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Want a press pass for #ASIS17?

Reward increased in Illinois security officer shooting-casino robbery

  From Fox2Now: EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – Casino Queen has partnered with CrimeStoppers to increase the reward for information leading to the arrest of the individuals responsible for robbing the East St. Louis casino and shooting a security guard. Illinois State Police investigators said three suspects armed with assault rifles came into the Casino [...]

By |2017-09-22T09:17:49-04:00September 22nd, 2017|News|Comments Off on Reward increased in Illinois security officer shooting-casino robbery

IFPO offering monthly scholarships for our CPO and SSMP courses

The International Foundation for Protection Officers stands for professionalism and education. As part of that commitment the IFPO is now offering scholarships! To be eligible just fill out the form below. Each month someone will be selected from that month submissions to receive either a Certified Protection Officer (CPO) Traditional Delivery course or a Security [...]

By |2017-09-22T08:22:23-04:00September 22nd, 2017|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO offering monthly scholarships for our CPO and SSMP courses

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