International Foundation for Protection Officers

Armed lifeguards to patrol French beaches after terrorist attacks

From The Telegraph: Police lifeguards on France's busiest beaches will carry guns and bulletproof vests for the first time this summer amid fears that terrorists could target holidaymakers. Take a look at the IFPO's training programs to move up in the security industry.   Read the rest of the story here.

By |2020-11-30T07:05:24-05:00June 29th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Armed lifeguards to patrol French beaches after terrorist attacks

9 things I’ve learned about leadership in executive protection

9 things I’ve learned about leadership in executive protectionJune 22, 2016 by Travis Hess By Travis Hess I’ve been fortunate enough to work with some great leaders during my career. In this blog I’d like to share what I’ve learned from them about leadership in executive protection. Take a look at the IFPO's [...]

By |2020-11-30T07:11:28-05:00June 24th, 2016|News|Comments Off on 9 things I’ve learned about leadership in executive protection

Security guard shoots man after alleged assaulting mother in Fort Worth

By Claire Z. Cardona, of the Dallas Morning News:A security guard shot a man suspected of assaulting his mother at a Fort Worth apartment complex early Sunday, police say. Elevate your security career to the next level Security officer shoots robbery suspect in Kansas City

By |2023-12-01T10:21:26-05:00June 20th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Security guard shoots man after alleged assaulting mother in Fort Worth

IFPO programs to be incorporated into University of Cologne curriculum

Announcement from International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO):IFPO is pleased to announce the signing of a Letter of Intent with University of Cologne in Germany. CPO will be incorporated in the Bachelor as well as their Executive Program and the CPP in the Master Program. University of Cologne joins four Universities of Applied Sciences in [...]

By |2020-11-30T05:54:37-05:00June 14th, 2016|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO programs to be incorporated into University of Cologne curriculum

Trump in Cleveland: Will private security forces respond to riots?

With Donald Trump as the polarizing, presumptive Republican nominee in the upcoming Presidential election -- and given the protests and riots tat some of his other appearances have sparked -- officials in Cleveland, where the Republican National Convention will take place, are preparing for the worst.With an estimated 50,000 people set attend -- and it [...]

By |2020-11-29T23:40:16-05:00June 9th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Trump in Cleveland: Will private security forces respond to riots?

Security officer shoots robbery suspect in Kansas City

From Kctv5.com: By Laura McCallister, Digital Producer KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) - A security officer shot a suspect who was trying to rob the Restaurant Depot located off of West 12th Street in the West Bottoms. Read more here.

By |2023-12-01T10:21:20-05:00June 7th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Security officer shoots robbery suspect in Kansas City

Security officer cleared in Lynchburg General Hospital shooting

By Amy Trent & Eleanor Roy of The News & Advance: In a detailed report months in the making, Lynchburg’s Commonwealth’s Attorney said Friday he will not pursue criminal charges against the Centra security guard or patient involved in a shooting at Lynchburg General Hospital’s Psychiatric Emergency Center.   To read the rest of the [...]

By |2023-12-18T15:28:29-05:00June 5th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Security officer cleared in Lynchburg General Hospital shooting

The Conley Group maintains rigorous training for its officers

The case has often been made for an increase in the training security officers receive. In a May 31 update, Tom M. Conley, President & CEO, The Conley Group, Inc. gives details about the training his offices must undergo:Eight more Conley Group Security Officers completed the capstone phase of the Firearms Training and Qualification Course [...]

By |2020-11-29T23:53:42-05:00June 5th, 2016|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on The Conley Group maintains rigorous training for its officers

Security officer nabs suspected wedding ring thief in Florida

From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews:Palm Beach FL June 3 2016 During the brief few minutes that Michelle Prager accidentally left her $30,000 ring on the counter of a Palm Beach department store's unisex bathroom, an opportunistic thief pocketed it, police said. Read the rest of the story here.

By |2020-11-29T23:54:29-05:00June 3rd, 2016|News|Comments Off on Security officer nabs suspected wedding ring thief in Florida

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