International Foundation for Protection Officers

Injured Capitol Police hailed as heroes in Alexandria shooting

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: Washington DC June 15 2017 U.S. Capitol Police officers David Bailey and Crystal Griner were identified by House Speaker Paul Ryan as the two special agents injured in the shooting at a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia. Bailey and Griner were protecting House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, currently the third-highest Republican in [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:37:54-05:00June 16th, 2017|News|Comments Off on Injured Capitol Police hailed as heroes in Alexandria shooting

Congratulations! Nine European candidates pass IFPO CPO test

Joop F. Verdonk, CPP, of the European  Security Academy sent word that on June 15, IFPO Europe organized a paper-pencil exam at the Priory of Corsendonk, Oud-Turnhout Belgium. Nine candidates took the exam and all passed. Their names are: Jamie van Iterson, CPO, AVANS University of Applied Sciences, Breda Naomi de Ronde, CPO, AVANS University [...]

By |2017-06-16T10:26:56-04:00June 16th, 2017|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congratulations! Nine European candidates pass IFPO CPO test

Congrats to IFPO’s latest graduates!

  Here are the IFPO's latest graduates. Best of luck in your careers!   Jason Russell, CPOI, Fairbanks, AK, USA Quienterious Randolph, CPO, Little Rock, AR, USA Tod Stansberry, CPO, Ankeny, IA, USA   Find out how YOU can become a Certified Protection Officer with the IFPO! The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is [...]

By |2017-06-12T23:20:37-04:00June 12th, 2017|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congrats to IFPO’s latest graduates!

Engaging millennials in security, featuring IFPO’s Chris Hertig

IFPO's Chris Hertig with another great interview this time with SecurityMagazine's Diane Ritchey: Millennials like Snapchat, digital banking, online shopping, Whataburger, selfies and Robinhood, the app that lets you trade stocks without paying fees. They also prefer to support local, independent businesses, not global chains; and increasingly, they are living at home and delaying starting a [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:37:52-05:00June 12th, 2017|News|Comments Off on Engaging millennials in security, featuring IFPO’s Chris Hertig

Mitigating Risk with Scenario-Based Security Officer Training

IFPO's Chris Hertig was interviewed for this recent Security magazine story. Kudos to Chris for the interview and for his continued efforts to keep the IFPO on the front lines of the security industry.  by Sarah Ludwig, SecurityMagazine.com It’s difficult to pin down the number of organizations that utilize scenario-based training for security officers, but experts [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:35:54-05:00June 12th, 2017|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Mitigating Risk with Scenario-Based Security Officer Training

Amalgamated Security Services Limited graduates 13 from IFPO’s CSSM program

Congratulations on these recent Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) Graduates:   Amalgamated Security Services Limited   Sean Clarke, CSSM Crystal Saroopsingh, CSSM Lora Bertrand, CSSM Joan Dominique, CSSM Gillian Duncan, CSSM Herlina Jacob, CSSM Veronica Samuel, CSSM Andy Hayes, CSSM Kerwin Assam, CSSM Lou Ann McKenzie, CSSM Natasha Weekes, CSSM Sherland Emmons, CSSM [...]

By |2017-06-07T06:23:45-04:00June 7th, 2017|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Amalgamated Security Services Limited graduates 13 from IFPO’s CSSM program

Robocop joins Dubai police force

  By JOEY MILLAR, of The Express The staggering invention was revealed last week and began operational work on Sunday. The 5 foot 5 inches tall robot can read facial expressions and can speak six languages. It also has a built-in screen through which people can report crimes, pay fines and send message to human [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:37:49-05:00June 7th, 2017|News|Comments Off on Robocop joins Dubai police force

Congrats to IFPO’s latest graduates!

  Rudy Hanson, CPO, Des Moines, IA, USA Brandon Ryon, CPO, Woolstock, IA, USA Dinis Franco Pereira Fernandes, CPO, Matola, Mozambique Jonathon Binnebose, CPO, Des Moines, IA, USA Kurt Lowe, CPO, Fort Dodge, IA, USA Samuel Addo Larbi, CPO, Silver Spring, MD, USA Kristian Perez, CPO, Pembroke Pines, FL, USA Find out how YOU can [...]

By |2017-06-03T10:54:06-04:00June 3rd, 2017|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congrats to IFPO’s latest graduates!

Can YOU help? Be a part of the ASIS Women in Security survey

How to Succeed in the Security Industry   The ASIS International Women in Security Council is conducting some research via this survey.    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FSZ7T2B   The results will become statistical information that will form the basis of a WHITE PAPER.  This White Paper will provide insight into the path of being a security professional, the past, present and [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:37:46-05:00May 29th, 2017|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Can YOU help? Be a part of the ASIS Women in Security survey

PATT the Mannequin enhances training and accessibility for TSA officers

From the US Department of Homeland Security: Every day, the Transportation Security Administration screens more than 2 million passengers at airports nationwide. To get people to their destinations securely, TSA officers use a combination of technological and manual procedures, including pat-downs. Manual procedures are a key component of the screening process, and are part of [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:37:43-05:00May 26th, 2017|News|Comments Off on PATT the Mannequin enhances training and accessibility for TSA officers

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