Absorbing a constant stream of information about the coronavirus and its impact could possibly trigger a sense of overwhelming doom as we deal with the pandemic. To be sure, staying up-to-date and exercising safety in connection with the virus is of paramount importance; however, how about a little positive security news to balance things out [...]
In this essay, Chris A. Hertig, CPP, CPOI, and member of the IFPO Board of Directors, outlines a viable possibility for those looking to transition from either the military or law enforcement: A career as a Certified Protection Officer Instructor. -- IFPO. Many military and law enforcement professionals have had instructional experience. It’s what they [...]
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Image from the Texas Department of State Health Services. https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/ By ISIO [International Security Industry Organization] No one knows if the Coronavirus could turn into a pandemic but, at this moment, it must be seriously considered. A few months ago, ISIO suggested that security managers must ensure that there is a contingency in [...]
Calling on the security industry! Want to get your message in front of the IFPO's exclusive membership family? Well, here's your chance! IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies is now accepting the following contributions to the IFPO Insights newsletter: -- Articles -- Training Tips -- Job Openings -- Classifieds -- Advice Columns In exchange, the IFPO [...]
Bob Martz proudly displays the CPO and CSSM pins on his uniform after earning the respective certifications from the IFPO. The International Foundation for Protection Officers recently conducted this interview with Bob Martz, where, in his own words, he discusses the benefits of IFPO certifications: When did you start your career in security [...]
Photo by Roman Koester @der_roman, from unsplash.com, a free photo website. 2019 was a good year for IFPO board member and former IFPO chair Tom Conley. In November, he received an award as one of 2019’s Most Influential People in Security from Security Magazine and the same month, he and his company, The [...]
By Dan Mendelson (edited by Ted Czech) What’s in a name? Everything, if your mission is to raise the branding profile of the security industry. Guards are called protection officers (or security officers) by the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO), and for good reason. The term guard does little to command respect or convey [...]
do not cross police barricade tape close-up photography by David von Diemar https://unsplash.com/ Chris Hertig, former college professor, member of the IFPO board of directors and author of the essay, The Forgotten Soldiers of the Invisible Empire, has penned another titled Killed In The Line Of Duty: Sheepdogs and Forgotten Soldiers. Security officers [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syIHtvhqlS0&t=65s Ted Czech, social media manager for the International Foundation for Protection Officers, was a guest recently on Security Guy TV, a podcast hosted by Chuck Harold. Czech and Harold covered some of the professional certifications the IFPO offers, how it is critical as a security professional to constantly update your skill set with continuing [...]
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