International Foundation for Protection Officers

The IFPO salutes veterans – Veterans Day is Nov. 11

Our Salute to Veterans https://ifpo.org/military/veteran-appreciation/ In honor of Veterans Day -- Friday, Nov. 11 -- we at the IFPO would like to remind veterans of our respect and appreciation: Our Salute to Veterans The individuals who make up the Foundation - from the Board of Directors to our staff and volunteers to our [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:24:24-05:00October 28th, 2016|About IFPO|Comments Off on The IFPO salutes veterans – Veterans Day is Nov. 11

Security guard stabbed in eye, intruder shot at model Miranda Kerr’s home

From ABC7: MALIBU, CA -- An altercation at the Malibu home of supermodel Miranda Kerr on Friday morning left an intruder shot multiple times and a private security guard stabbed in the eye, authorities and neighbors said.   Deputies responded at about 11:13 a.m. to a call of a person with a gun in the [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:24:13-05:00October 21st, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Security guard stabbed in eye, intruder shot at model Miranda Kerr’s home

G4S Secure Solutions USA honors AIC Campus security officer

From BusinessWest.com: SPRINGFIELD — G4S Secure Solutions USA, the provider of campus security services for American International College (AIC), recently recognized 21 outstanding employees from across the country for their service and commitment to company values, including teamwork and collaboration, customer focus, expertise, performance, integrity, and safety first in 2015.   Climb the ladder to [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:24:11-05:00October 21st, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on G4S Secure Solutions USA honors AIC Campus security officer

Singapore airport security officer known for boyish charm and friendly attitude

Corporal Lee Minwei of the Auxiliary Police Force at Certis Cisco was photographed looking after travelers in the international airport during his hours of duty. From NextShark: Images of a boyish and charming police officer stationed at the Changi Airport in Singapore have recently been making the rounds in local social media.   [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:24:09-05:00October 21st, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Singapore airport security officer known for boyish charm and friendly attitude

Hiring a security company – a sound investment to combat break-ins

Benny L. Kass Benny L. Kass, Contact Reporter for The Chicago Tribune Q: We are a medium-sized homeowners association that contains several condominium associations. All are governed by the homeowners board of directors. There have been several incidents in the past year in which strangers were seen wandering through our grounds. There have been a [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:24:03-05:00October 13th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Hiring a security company – a sound investment to combat break-ins

Join the IFPO and get access to exclusive content

Go to the International Foundation for Protection Officers at www.ifpo.org   As an IFPO member, you will have access to articles such as this one, "Measuring and Evaluating CPTED," written by Lawrence J. Fennelly, CHS III, CPO, CSS and Marianna A. Perry, M.S., CPP JOIN the IFPO NOW!! Very little has been written on how [...]

By |2016-10-08T00:18:58-04:00October 8th, 2016|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Join the IFPO and get access to exclusive content

Alleged shoplifter threatens security, pepper-sprays himself

  Nicholas Dupras, 37, allegedly shoplifted, then threatened a security officer in NH. From The Union-Leader: MANCHESTER — Devin Sullivan and Nick Fiorentino had just finished working out Friday afternoon when they went to the Hannaford supermarket at 201 John E. Devine Drive and saw a store security officer chasing a man as [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:23:57-05:00October 4th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Alleged shoplifter threatens security, pepper-sprays himself

Security guard killed at Tulsa car wash, cops look for suspect

Security guard Norman Huntley, shot to death near a Tulsa, OK car wash.   From KJRH.com: TULSA -- Tulsa Police have identified a man shot and killed at a midtown Tulsa car wash Sunday morning.   Police say 42-year-old Norman Huntley died Monday afternoon after being transported to the hospital for gunshot wounds [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:23:55-05:00October 4th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Security guard killed at Tulsa car wash, cops look for suspect

Security’s increased role in society – IFPO’s Chris Hertig on Security Guy Radio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYAhy3Vezn4 The IFPO's Chris Hertig is featured on Security Guy Radio, a YouTube channel. Great interview by the "Pester Professor" about "The Forgotten Soldiers in the Invisible Empire," as he delves into topics such as increased training, public perception, workplace violence, security's escalated role in today's society and the similarities and differences between security and law [...]

By |2019-11-17T06:16:20-05:00October 1st, 2016|About IFPO|Comments Off on Security’s increased role in society – IFPO’s Chris Hertig on Security Guy Radio

Proposed California law requires mental health evaluation for armed guards

Here's a great story by Shoshana Walter of Reveal News and the Center for Investigative Reporting. Make sure to click on the links to find out more.   By Shoshana Walter of RevealNews.org When security guard Teng Xiong shot a Stockton, California, teen in the jaw several years ago, he expected someone would hold him accountable. [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:23:53-05:00October 1st, 2016|News|Comments Off on Proposed California law requires mental health evaluation for armed guards

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