International Foundation for Protection Officers

Introducing the IFPO’s Security Officer Competency Model

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHI89fgMApk Based on findings in the IFPO's ground-breaking research project, "The Competence of Frontline Security Professionals and What They Say About Their Work," several of the organization's representatives are working to develop a comprehensive set of guidelines for what is defines a security officer, both in terms of training and duties. The goal of this [...]

By |2022-06-13T06:47:57-04:00June 13th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Introducing the IFPO’s Security Officer Competency Model

A SPECIAL OFFER for IFPO members who want to attend ASIS Europe

For IFPO members in Europe who are not ASIS members but are planning to attend the in-person ASIS Europe event in Prague, there is the availability of the "show pass," which allows access to the Innovation Track sessions onsite, the exhibition, coffee breaks and happy hours. In addition, ASIS is opening up the Aspiring Leaders [...]

By |2022-05-10T06:07:14-04:00May 10th, 2022|News|Comments Off on A SPECIAL OFFER for IFPO members who want to attend ASIS Europe

Independent Security Advisors adds two experienced instructors to its training division

Longtime IFPO partner Independent Security Advisors, an executive and dignitary protection company, recently announced the addition of Kevin Brey and Beau Jarvis to its training division. Brey and Jarvis boast former careers in law enforcement, while also being fully-credentialed and highly-experienced in executive/dignitary protection. Brey and Jarvis will be in the classroom May 2-8, 2022 [...]

By |2022-04-19T06:25:39-04:00April 19th, 2022|News|Comments Off on Independent Security Advisors adds two experienced instructors to its training division

IFPO plays major role at inaugural Outstanding Security Performance Awards Ireland

IFPO UK and Ireland Advisory Board Member Paul Kellett addresses the audience at the inaugural (2022) Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) Ireland. The inaugural Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) Ireland was a rousing success, with members of the International Foundation for Protection Officers playing pivotal roles in what promises to the beginning of [...]

By |2022-04-06T06:31:08-04:00April 6th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO plays major role at inaugural Outstanding Security Performance Awards Ireland

“Unbelievable bravery” Six British security officers subdue attackers who stabbed two police officers

  Six security officers received challenge coins and other accolades for their bravery, skill and ingenuity in responding to a vicious knife attack against two police officers at a shopping center in central England in July. According to the BBC, the officers were targeted and suffered slash injuries in the ambush at the New Square [...]

By |2022-03-25T06:10:50-04:00March 24th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on “Unbelievable bravery” Six British security officers subdue attackers who stabbed two police officers

Asking “What can an IFPO certification do for me?” is a matter of will and perspective

IFPO founder Ron Minion (right), presenting Tom Conley with his CPO certificate at ASIS in 1989.Earning a Certified Protection Officer certification from the International Foundation for Protection Officers is a great achievement, but it is only the beginning. Over the years, the question has often been asked, in one form or another, "But what can [...]

By |2022-03-24T05:49:58-04:00March 22nd, 2022|About IFPO|Comments Off on Asking “What can an IFPO certification do for me?” is a matter of will and perspective

IFPO Vice Chair Kevin Palacios receives Dedicated Service Award

IFPO Board of Directors Vice Chairman Kevin Palacios was recently presented with the IFPO Dedicated Service Award for his tireless, forward-thinking work in many areas, including technology and global expansion. The inscription on the award reads, "International Foundation for Protection Officers Dedicated Service Award Presented to Kevin Palacios, CSSM, CPOI, CPO in recognition of your [...]

By |2022-03-18T06:35:11-04:00March 18th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO Vice Chair Kevin Palacios receives Dedicated Service Award

IFPO UK & Ireland’s Mike Hurst talks security mental health with Securitybuyerme.com

IFPO UK & Ireland Director Mike Hurst was recently interviewed by Securitybuyerme.com about the IFPO's mission and more specifically, the efforts of Mike and his board to implement an elearning platform on understanding mental health and wellbeing for security professionals. Here is an excerpt from the interview: "Education has been at the core of the [...]

By |2022-03-08T06:35:38-05:00March 8th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO UK & Ireland’s Mike Hurst talks security mental health with Securitybuyerme.com

“Never Give Up” IFPO UK & Ireland Chris Middleton wins a UK OSPA award

A big congrats to IFPO UK & Ireland Advisory Board Member Chris Middleton Dip ML MSyl on receiving an OSPA at a recent ceremony. Chris, who holds the position of security and client services director for ABM UK, was appointed to the board in 2020.  Here is what Chris wrote on his Linkedin profile after [...]

By |2022-02-28T06:05:08-05:00February 28th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on “Never Give Up” IFPO UK & Ireland Chris Middleton wins a UK OSPA award

IFPO board member Ron Martin to receive SIA’s Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award

A big congratulations to IFPO Board of Directors member Ron Martin, PhD, CPP, who was one of four chosen by the Security Industry Association as a 2022 recipient of the annual Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award, a distinction that celebrating individuals who have had an impact in the security industry, particularly as mentors. The [...]

By |2022-02-25T06:23:38-05:00February 25th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO board member Ron Martin to receive SIA’s Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award

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