International Foundation for Protection Officers

Security officer fatally shoots suspect at Sweepstakes attempted robbery

By: FOX 46 Web Staff , Howard Monroe, Fox 46 Charlotte CHARLOTTE, NC (FOX 46 WJZY) - A man was shot and killed overnight by a security guard during an attempted armed robbery at a Sweepstakes business in east Charlotte, police said. The victim has been identified as Julian Anthony Harris, 32. His family has been notified of [...]

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Accredited training for dignitary/executive protection through ISA

  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 [...]

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Security officer background checks fall through Ohio loophole

Background checks are conducted in many professions, and in no profession is it more important than one where its practitioners are tasked with protecting the lives of others. News 5 in Cleveland uncovered a dangerous loophole in Ohio's regulations for security officers. It is one that should be closed, immediately. -- IFPO. By SARAH BUDUSON, News5Cleveland [...]

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Congrats to the latest IFPO graduates!

Here are the IFPO's latest graduates. Best of luck in your careers!   Jose Luna, CPO, Minneapolis, MN, USA Mark Wells, CPO, Erie, PA, USA Martin Obrecht, CPO, Des Moines, IA, USA Colin Prouty, CPO, Urbandale, IA, USA   Find out how YOU can become a Certified Protection Officer with the IFPO! The International Foundation [...]

By |2017-08-25T13:03:25-04:00August 25th, 2017|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congrats to the latest IFPO graduates!

Announcing the inaugural Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence

The International Foundation for Protection Officers, in conjunction with Security Magazine, announce the inaugural Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence, an award that recognizes one security professional or an organization for professional excellence or outstanding service in the security profession. The award bears Bill's name because of his deep dedication  to the security industry, covering [...]

By |2017-08-25T11:48:10-04:00August 25th, 2017|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Announcing the inaugural Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence

Security officers shoot, kill gunman at Denver railway station

  BY AMANDA ZITZMAN AND WEB STAFF, KDVR - FOX31 Denver DENVER -- A man was killed in a shooting involving two armed RTD officers at a light rail station on Wednesday night. The shooting happened just north of the parking garage after 7 p.m. at the Sheridan station at West Ninth Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard on the [...]

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New Pennsylvania bill would force protesters to pay for security costs

MARIE CUSICK / STATEIMPACT PENNSYLVANIAProtesters gathered in January to ceremonially burn the environmental impact statement for the Atlantic Sunrise pipeline. By Zaid Jilani, of TheIntercept.com A NEW BILL INTRODUCED by seven Pennsylvania Republican state lawmakers could force protesters arrested at demonstrations to pay for police overtime and other fees related to the action. The [...]

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IFPO announces three new corporate members

A message from IFPO Executive Director Sandi J. Davies: On behalf of the International Foundation for Protection Officers' Board of Directors, I would like to welcome our latest IFPO Corporate Members.  These organizations obviously recognize the value and great importance of the IFPO professional development opportunities: Borsheims Jewelry Co., Inc., Omaha, NE  From the Borsheims website: [...]

By |2023-12-18T15:29:32-05:00August 18th, 2017|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO announces three new corporate members

Stop by and say hello at the IFPO booth at ASIS 2017!

As you may know, the IFPO is a supporting organization for the 63rd ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2017), taking place 25-28 September in Dallas, TX. You might also know that IFPO personnel will be at Booth #4194 at ASIS 2017 in Dallas. Now, here is a map showing the exact location of the [...]

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Congrats to the latest IFPO graduates!

Here are the IFPO's latest graduates. Best of luck in your careers!   Gabriele Fowler, CPO, Little Rock, AK, USA Amanda Proctor, CPO, Erie, PA, USA Aaron Ford Thompson, CPO, Calgary, AB, Canada Stephen D. Poole, CPO, Calgary, AB, Canada Petar Sego, CPO, Calgary, AB, Canada Tyler Earley, CPO, Erie, PA, USA Frank Russo, CPO, [...]

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