International Foundation for Protection Officers

GSX 2020 Update: Options considered for safely accommodating attendees

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJlByFn5fcQ A May 8 update on GSX 2020 from ASIS International President Godfried Hendriks and CEO Peter J. O’Neil -- As the COVID‐19 pandemic continues to affect the way of life of security professionals and citizens around the globe, ASIS International is currently tirelessly exploring options for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2020, scheduled to take place [...]

By |2020-05-11T06:13:38-04:00May 11th, 2020|News|Comments Off on GSX 2020 Update: Options considered for safely accommodating attendees

Congrats to IFPO’s monthly scholarship winner for April!

The IFPO's April scholarship winner is Mary Walsh of Saint Cloud, Florida. Mary has chosen to take the Certified Protection Officer (CPO) course. Congratulations, Mary! The International Foundation for Protection Officers stands for professionalism and education. As part of that commitment the IFPO is now offering scholarships! To be eligible just fill out the online [...]

By |2022-05-19T11:44:00-04:00May 6th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congrats to IFPO’s monthly scholarship winner for April!

Security chat with IFPO and Friends of Chuck

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhQVuBzA6is Ted Czech, social media manager for the International Foundation for Protection Officers https://ifpo.org talks with Charles "Chuck" Andrews of Friends of Chuck about a new venture of his called SecurityTalkNow and an off-shoot called #JobTalk. They also discuss the benefits of obtaining an IFPO certification and the latest goings-on in the security industry in [...]

By |2020-05-03T09:42:30-04:00May 3rd, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Security chat with IFPO and Friends of Chuck

Security officer’s will to live helps him survives coronavirus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjNzZp2xdkw While we mourn the deaths of the security officers whose lives were taken by the coronavirus, here is a heartwarming story of triumph. Jay Bialkowski, a security officer in Connecticut was stricken with COVID-19, but his will; to survive is what got him through, according to one of his doctors. Hopefully, Jay has made [...]

By |2020-04-30T08:49:43-04:00April 30th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Security officer’s will to live helps him survives coronavirus

Subscribe to the IFPO’s newly-launched YouTube channel!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qKjS-fYNdY&t=309s Subscribe to the International Foundation for Protection Officers YouTube channel for exclusive videos on security training and education, plus all fo the latest news in the industry. Get certified and take your security career to the next level! The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is dedicated to providing meaningful and cost effective security [...]

By |2020-04-20T06:41:31-04:00April 20th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Subscribe to the IFPO’s newly-launched YouTube channel!

JOIN the IFPO with a corporate, individual or student membership

For more than 30 years, the International Foundation for Protection Officers has been the tip of the spear in providing a practical, innovative education curriculum to security officers. Attaining a certification through the IFPO is a tremendous accomplishment, both personally and professionally . In addition to security training, the IFPO offers an immersion in its [...]

By |2020-04-15T06:52:35-04:00April 15th, 2020|About IFPO|Comments Off on JOIN the IFPO with a corporate, individual or student membership

Saving lives, making a difference: Here’s some positive security news

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 [...]

By |2020-03-17T07:09:34-04:00March 17th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Saving lives, making a difference: Here’s some positive security news

Certified Protection Officer Instructor: A viable option for former military/law enforcement

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 [...]

By |2020-03-16T06:51:51-04:00March 16th, 2020|About IFPO|Comments Off on Certified Protection Officer Instructor: A viable option for former military/law enforcement

Security Special: Bundle & save on IFPO Membership and CPO Traditional

IFPO March Special: One Year of IFPO Membership AND CPO Traditional for $250.00! As a complimentary thank you for being part of the IFPO, we are offering a limited time offer for the month of March and is eligible until 3/31/2020. *** ORDER YOURS TODAY! *** ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Check Out the IFPO Monthly Scholarship! The International Foundation [...]

By |2020-03-06T07:20:34-05:00March 6th, 2020|About IFPO|Comments Off on Security Special: Bundle & save on IFPO Membership and CPO Traditional

Tips on how security can prepare and respond to the coronavirus

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 [...]

By |2020-03-03T06:04:32-05:00March 3rd, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Tips on how security can prepare and respond to the coronavirus

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