International Foundation for Protection Officers

INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN SECURITY? Stop by the IFPO’s booth #310 at GSX in Orlando!

  Have you thought about a career in security, but don't know where to start? Are you wondering what education you might need? Or what various career paths are available in the industry? If you are in the Orlando, Florida area, stop by booth #310 at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) and talk to the [...]

By |2021-09-29T06:08:36-04:00September 29th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN SECURITY? Stop by the IFPO’s booth #310 at GSX in Orlando!

SECURITY JOB OPPORTUNITY IN TORONTO — Senior Security Coordinator

The City of Toronto, Canada, is looking for three individuals to fill positions as senior security coordinators. The job description reads, "Reporting to various Supervisors of Building Security, the Senior Security Coordinator provides and maintains a high level of security and life safety services to City employees and members of the public visiting City facilities." [...]

By |2021-09-22T06:35:43-04:00September 22nd, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on SECURITY JOB OPPORTUNITY IN TORONTO — Senior Security Coordinator

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! Visit the IFPO at Booth 310 at GSX in Orlando!

    Visit the IFPO at BOOTH 310 at ASIS – GSX 2021! Orlando, FL. September 27th – 29th, 2021 Also, IFPO members get $50 off all-access registration for GSX 2021! Use code PARTNER12 when registering     GSX in Orlando Ready to get back in the action? There’s plenty to be had at our in-person experience [...]

By |2021-09-20T05:34:33-04:00September 19th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! Visit the IFPO at Booth 310 at GSX in Orlando!

Results of the IFPO Research Project to be released in October

­ ­The results of the IFPO global research project “The Competence of Frontline Security Professionals and What They Say About Their Work” will be released in October. You can be one of the first to receive the results by signing up here.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRM9QlIptN8      

By |2021-09-19T10:04:25-04:00September 19th, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on Results of the IFPO Research Project to be released in October

What the O.J. Simpson case teaches us about hubris in public safety

From Lexipol.com: May 13, 2020 | Gordon Graham Gordon Graham here again and let me get you caught up with where we are in this effort to incorporate “real” risk management into everything that gets done in public safety operations. I cannot say this often enough: Most of what your people are doing, they are doing right. The combination [...]

By |2021-09-15T05:59:38-04:00September 15th, 2021|News|Comments Off on What the O.J. Simpson case teaches us about hubris in public safety

TWO DAYS LEFT to submit nominations for the Security & Fire Excellence Awards

The deadline for entries for the 2021 Security & Fire Excellence Awards -- which recognize the best of the best in the UK security industry -- is Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 at 11.00 PM. How to enter: Split into company, people and vendors, there is something for everyone across the different disciplines, so ensure you [...]

By |2021-09-08T06:15:07-04:00September 8th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on TWO DAYS LEFT to submit nominations for the Security & Fire Excellence Awards

IFPO September Special: 15% off one Certified Protection Officer certification program

IFPO September Special: 15% Off One Certified Protection Officer Certification Program As a complimentary thank-you for being part of the IFPO, we will be offering our limited-time offer for the month of September. This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or membership pricing. CPO Traditional Program (15% Off) - $191.25 Eighth Edition Traditional [...]

By |2021-09-07T05:51:21-04:00September 7th, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on IFPO September Special: 15% off one Certified Protection Officer certification program

IFPO welcomes security industry luminary Mike Hurst to its board of directors

Naples, FL -- The International Foundation for Protection Officers is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Hurst CPP FREC MSyI to its board of directors. “Mike is a natural and welcome addition to the International Board; he brings a wealth of experience and reach well beyond the security profession,” IFPO Chairman Dr. Linda Florence, CPP, said. [...]

By |2021-08-18T15:27:28-04:00August 16th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO welcomes security industry luminary Mike Hurst to its board of directors

SPOTS STILL OPEN for Executive Protection course in Charlotte, NC, Aug. 16-22

Here's a note from Matt Parker of Independent Security Advisors: "ISA has a special request EP course in Charlotte North Carolina August 16th-22nd. Although not part of our normal 2021 schedule, seats are open to private investigators, detectives, private security, law enforcement, and veterans. North & South Carolina PIs and Detectives, PPSB, SCCJA approved CEUs [...]

By |2021-08-02T11:06:45-04:00August 2nd, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on SPOTS STILL OPEN for Executive Protection course in Charlotte, NC, Aug. 16-22

Congrats to IFPO’s monthly security scholarship winner for June!

The IFPO's June scholarship winner is Adam Ricketson. Mary has chosen to take the Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) course. Congratulations, Adam! 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. As part of [...]

By |2021-07-08T06:11:44-04:00July 8th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Congrats to IFPO’s monthly security scholarship winner for June!

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