free pic from pixabay How competent are frontline security officers (in some countries referred to as guards)? It has long been noted that security officers are the face of the whole security sector and the reputation they garner has a knock-on effect and is directly linked to perception of the broader private [...]
This month, the International Foundation for Protection Officers' status as an ASIS Preferred Provider was renewed. Here's what it means for you and your continuing education in security: The Preferred Provider Program provides organizations with the opportunity to award re-certification continuing professional education (CPE) credits for their security- or business management-related continuing education offerings. ASIS-approved [...]
The Certified Protection Officer Instructor (CPOI) designation provides the holder with an internationally-recognized credential. This is increasingly important in a global economy. The holder has demonstrated academic knowledge and experience in teaching and security, the process of protection, plus the methods used to impart that knowledge. Acquiring it gives the holder “a leg up” in [...]
WHAT: IFPO Global Webinar #4: Dealing with Violence, led by Dr. Glen Kitteringham. WHEN: Apr 21, 2021 08:00 AM in mountain time (US and Canada) WHY: Because having a successful security career is about continuing education, and this webinar is free. HOW: Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l7sE7CFOTbyzwmDPJuylfQ * After registering, you will receive a confirmation [...]
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO), in partnership with Perpetuity Research, are conducting a ground-breaking study to explore the roles, responsibilities and training of frontline Security Officers (sometimes referred to as security guards). What is the study? It is an online survey -- only 15 minutes long -- designed [...]
IFPO April Special: 15% OFF our Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) Online Program WITH Textbook. LIMITED TO THE FIRST TEN ORDERS ONLY! As a complimentary thank you for being part of the IFPO we are offering our limited time offer for the month of April. Eligible for the first ten orders of the month [...]
Here at the International Foundation for Protection Officers, we truly believe that the courses we offer provide security officers a distinct advantage, both in personal development and in their quest to climb the ranks within the industry. But how about hearing feedback from those who have taken our courses? Here are two recent examples, the [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5SSDoB2cOk Dr. Martin Gill of Perpetuity Research talks with IFPO Public relations Manager Ted Czech about what's next for the Security Research Project. The groundbreaking project will identify functional breadth and depth, expertise, specialized skills, reduction/elimination of risk, deterrent value of the role as well as profit enhancement to an organization by having this role. [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6zWtB58ouk One of the great failures of the security industry over the past several decades has been the lack of career planning guidelines and opportunities for security practitioners. There is a high turnover particularly within the front lines as expectations often do not match training or salaries: meaning expectations are often high with training and [...]
The IFPO's January scholarship winner is Pete Ford of Lexington, KY. Pete has chosen to take the Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) course. Congratulations, Pete! 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. [...]
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