International Foundation for Protection Officers

June Special: 15% OFF the IFPO’s Certified Protection Officer online program!

Start climbing the ladder to success in the security industry with the International Foundation for Protection Officers' CPO program, widely recognized as one of the top certifications in the field. Not only does the program give students a solid foundation of knowledge, but successful completion instills a confidence in them that will remain throughout their [...]

By |2021-06-16T06:11:18-04:00June 16th, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on June Special: 15% OFF the IFPO’s Certified Protection Officer online program!

IFPO appoints Joseph H. McDonald, CPP, PSP, CMAS to its board of directors

Naples, FL -- The International Foundation for Protection Officers is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph H. McDonald, CPP, PSP, CMAS to its board of directors. IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies cited McDonald’s experience in law enforcement and with the military, combined with his expertise in adult education and security, as key keys to [...]

By |2021-06-11T08:02:07-04:00June 10th, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on IFPO appoints Joseph H. McDonald, CPP, PSP, CMAS to its board of directors

DO YOU KNOW an outstanding security professional or company? Nominate them for an OSPA!

Nominations are open for the 2021 US Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) until 1st July 2021.   Entry is FREE and open to companies, teams and individuals across the US security sector.  The OSPAs now run in 12 countries and are viewed by many as one of the most prestigious accolades a security company or professional [...]

By |2021-06-09T06:14:06-04:00June 9th, 2021|News|Comments Off on DO YOU KNOW an outstanding security professional or company? Nominate them for an OSPA!

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

The IFPO's April scholarship winner is Gary Smith of Missouri. Gary has chosen to take the Certified Protection Officer course. Congratulations, Gary! 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 that commitment [...]

By |2021-05-12T05:57:47-04:00May 12th, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on Congrats to IFPO’s monthly security scholarship winner for April!

IFPO and Ethos Farm launch ‘Being Human’ training for the security industry

LONDON -- The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) has teamed up with global learning and development specialists Ethos Farm to create a ground-breaking avatar-led online program for security personnel called ‘Being Human.' “We are hugely excited to launch the Being Human training program today, a joint initiative designed and developed with Ethos Farm, and [...]

By |2021-05-04T06:09:32-04:00May 4th, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on IFPO and Ethos Farm launch ‘Being Human’ training for the security industry

SECURITY WEBINAR: How competent are security officers? And why does it matter?

  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 [...]

By |2021-05-01T10:17:44-04:00May 1st, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on SECURITY WEBINAR: How competent are security officers? And why does it matter?

SECURITY EDUCATION: IFPO is an ASIS Preferred Provider

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 [...]

By |2021-04-29T06:10:27-04:00April 29th, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on SECURITY EDUCATION: IFPO is an ASIS Preferred Provider

HUMAN RIGHTS WEBINAR: Training security personnel in complex and fragile environments

HUMAN RIGHTS & HUMAN RESOURCES: THE CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES TRAINING PRIVATE SECURITY PERSONNEL IN COMPLEX AND FRAGILE ENVIRONMENTS The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is pleased to be a part of this webinar, presented by the International Code of Conduct Association: Private security personnel working in conflict and post-conflict states are tasked with securing [...]

By |2021-04-28T05:35:05-04:00April 23rd, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on HUMAN RIGHTS WEBINAR: Training security personnel in complex and fragile environments

BOOST your security career! Become an IFPO Certified Protection Officer Instructor

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 [...]

By |2021-04-18T08:40:39-04:00April 18th, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on BOOST your security career! Become an IFPO Certified Protection Officer Instructor

FREE IFPO Global Webinar #4: Dealing with Violence

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 [...]

By |2021-04-13T06:17:10-04:00April 13th, 2021|About IFPO|Comments Off on FREE IFPO Global Webinar #4: Dealing with Violence

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