International Foundation for Protection Officers

Annual Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence recipients announced

Garry Bergin, left, and Paul Kellett The International Foundation for Protection Officers and Security Magazine announce the 2022 award recipients of the Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence. In 2017, the International Foundation for Protection Officers, in conjunction with Security Magazine, announced the Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence. The award recognizes security [...]

By |2021-11-29T05:54:53-05:00November 29th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Annual Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence recipients announced

“Mental Health in the Security Industry” IFPO UK & Ireland’s Mike Hurst tackles topic in SJUK article

Mike Hurst, director for IFPO UK & Ireland, recently penned an article in Security Journal UK about what he describes as "a mental health issue in the security sector," which he suspects has been expanding in recent years. In fact, ASIS goes so far as to call it a "crisis." Hurst also mentions several potential [...]

By |2021-11-18T06:05:25-05:00November 18th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on “Mental Health in the Security Industry” IFPO UK & Ireland’s Mike Hurst tackles topic in SJUK article

SECURITY PROFESSIONALS! Nominate someone for the bi-monthly IFPO scholarship drawing!

The International Foundation for Protection Officers stands for professionalism and education. As part of that commitment, the IFPO has been offering certification scholarship opportunities to receive either a Certified Protection Officer (CPO) Traditional Delivery course or a Certified in Security Supervision & Management Program (CSSM) Traditional Delivery course scholarship. Over the years, IFPO has awarded [...]

By |2021-11-15T05:43:26-05:00November 15th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on SECURITY PROFESSIONALS! Nominate someone for the bi-monthly IFPO scholarship drawing!

IFPO thanks U.S. veterans for their service on Veterans Day

  A truly heartfelt thank-you from all of us at the International Foundation for Protection Officers to all of the veterans in the United States on Veterans Day. Facts About Veterans Day: -- The World War I armistice was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month (hence why it [...]

By |2021-11-11T08:42:16-05:00November 11th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO thanks U.S. veterans for their service on Veterans Day

Assessing the competence of security officers: What needs to change?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZVR83n-Lrk Chair: Martin Gill Panellists: Glen Kitteringham – President of Kitteringham Security Group Inc. Joe McDonald – CPP PSP CMAS, IFPO Board of Directors, Research Committee Chair Mario J. Doyle – Chief Operating Officer of Doyle Security Services, Inc. Key points Joe McDonald highlights the findings from the recent IFPO report, and notes that it [...]

By |2021-11-09T06:27:15-05:00November 9th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Assessing the competence of security officers: What needs to change?

IFPO MEMBERS — Healthcare coverage for security professionals now available!

Are you looking for healthcare coverage? First Responders Healthcare is here to help! This IFPO member benefit has something for individuals, groups, part-time employees, even 1099 workers! Schedule your call to learn more today!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGLUWr5cZvY ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Get certified and take your security career to the next level! The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) [...]

By |2021-11-08T05:27:12-05:00November 8th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO MEMBERS — Healthcare coverage for security professionals now available!

IFPO November Special: 15% off one Initial Security Officer Program

IFPO November Special: 15% Off One Initial Security Officer Program (ISOP) As a complimentary thank-you for being part of the IFPO we will be offering our limited time offer for the month of November. This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or membership pricing. *** ORDER Initial Security Officer Program (ISOP) - $34.00 [...]

By |2021-11-05T06:28:36-04:00November 5th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO November Special: 15% off one Initial Security Officer Program

Mark Folmer given 2021 ASIS Canada Ron Minion Award, named after IFPO founder

  The International Foundation for Protection Officers wishes to congratulate Mark Folmer, CPP, Robotic Assistance Devices President and COO, who was recently named the recipient of the 2021 ASIS Canada Ron Minion Award. “It’s an honor to receive this prestigious award from ASIS Canada,” Folmer said on the RAD website. “I have remained an active [...]

By |2021-11-04T06:28:02-04:00November 4th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Mark Folmer given 2021 ASIS Canada Ron Minion Award, named after IFPO founder

TIME FOR CHANGE? Free webinar on the IFPO’s research project on frontline security

Following the publication of the IFPO report, ‘The Competence of Frontline Security Professionals and What They Say About Their Work’, this webinar will evaluate the process for improving the role of the frontline worker (and the perception if it by others). The webinar will discuss the implications of the findings about the sorts of roles [...]

By |2021-10-26T06:12:42-04:00October 26th, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on TIME FOR CHANGE? Free webinar on the IFPO’s research project on frontline security

THIS JUST IN — Results of the groundbreaking IFPO security research project!

NAPLES, Florida, Oct. 22, 2021 -- In what promises to be a groundbreaking study -- the likes of which have not been seen in the security industry in several decades -- the International Foundation for Protection Officers announced the release of the results of its security research project today. The months-long effort, titled "The Competence [...]

By |2021-10-22T06:44:06-04:00October 22nd, 2021|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on THIS JUST IN — Results of the groundbreaking IFPO security research project!

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