International Foundation for Protection Officers

DISCOVER your security path with the IFPO's education curriculum!

The International Foundation for Protection Officers presents six security certifcations to elevate your professional security career.

Some certifications require experience in the security industry, while others stipulate experience in order to apply.

Whichever pathway you choose, the key is to GET STARTED today.

LEARN MORE here: https://ifpo.org/education/

IFPO UK Director Mike Hurst has been hard at work (and having a little bit of fun), traversing Europe while representing the International Foundation of Protection Officers.

Recently, Mike attended the TAPA EMEA Conference in Oberhausen, Germany and the Global Securalliance event in Barcelona, Spain.

As our mission states, "To make a positive difference in the quality of the participant's job performance and elevate the professional status of students who partake in our learning opportunities," and that includes everywhere there are IFPO affiliates and the places where there aren't any yet.

Take a look at IFPO's global presence here: https://ifpo.org/around-the-world/

Global threats demand global collaboration.

At GSX 2026, perspectives from around the world come together to create a clearer, more complete view of security today.

The International Foundation for Protection Officers wholeheartedly embraces this concept.

That's why we're partnering with GSX 2026 and its parent company, ASIS, for the world's preeminent security event.

Join us September 14-16 2026, at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia.

Register today: https://www.gsx.org/

TOP 3 SECURITY certifications offered by the IFPO

TOP 3 SECURITY certifications offered by the IFPO This video provides a snapshot of the top three security certificat...

School district honors security officer who saved choking student's life https://www.pinebushschools.org/cvms-honors-security-guard-who-helped-save-the-life-of-a-student/

CVMS honors security guard who helped save the life of a student - Pine Bush Central School District Last week, CVMS Principal Lee Hankinson and Assistant Principal Seth Siegel hosted a celebration. They invited district administrators, Wawanda Security personnel and a grateful set of parents, Danielle and Christopher Brown, to recognize security guard Larry Dunn, whose quick thinking, calm demeano...

INTERESTED in Security or just starting out? CONSIDER the Initial Security Officer Program (ISOP)!

Major knowledge areas include:

-- Nature and Role of Private Security Officers
-- Observation and Incident Reporting
-- Principles of Communication
-- Access Control
-- Safeguarding Information
-- Emergency Response Procedures
-- Life Safety Awareness

LEARN MORE: https://ifpo.org/education/initial-security-officer-program/

WISN ABC-12: 'He was a big teddy bear': Family mourns the loss of security guard LINK: https://www.wisn.com/article/he-was-a-big-teddy-bear-family-mourns-the-loss-of-security-guard/71539782

'He was a big teddy bear': Family mourns the loss of security guard The pins on the shirts of Dylan Plouff's family read "Justice for Dylan.." as the family wants to see charges for his death.

Free Security Webinar: How to Reverse Engineer a Job Advert and Perfectly Tailor Your Application for Every Role

Fri, Jun 19, 2026 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM EDT

Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5189566692908867671

Most security sector professionals are aware that they should tailor their CV for each job application, but it’s not just your CV – there are tactics you can use throughout the recruitment process to customise your verbal and written message to practically guarantee not just an interview, but a job offer.

And we’re not talking about basic tactics such as dropping keywords and phrases into your CV, we're talking about advanced tactics developed by former headhunters and recruitment industry specialists.

This is where you need a complete job application system, rather than just basic knowledge on how to put your CV together.

Join The CV & Interview Advisors – career experts with over 20 years of experience and featured in Authority Magazine, BBC, The Telegraph, and The Guardian for a 50-minute webinar that will help you tailor your application to land interviews and job offers for top jobs.

This session will cover:

✅ The tried and tested job application system that we have perfected over the last 20 years
✅ What you MUST ask recruiters before sending your CV
✅ The raw material you will need BEFORE you even think about applying for jobs
✅ How to reverse engineer a job description to identify the employer’s REAL needs
✅ Why the order of information on job descriptions and CVs is crucial
✅ The document you need to give recruiters alongside your CV to ensure you are shortlisted
✅ How to ensure your CV caters to the needs of all stakeholders in the recruitment process
✅ Why all job seekers should have a ‘Master & Modular CV’
✅ How to make your CV laser-targeted

🗣️ Testimonial:

“This formula is absolute genius. I didn’t realise how scientific my job search needed to be but the way you broke this up into step-by-step instructions was brilliant."

This is a live presentation with a Q&A session at the end, allowing you to ask questions.

Ps: You can also request a free and confidential 1-2-1 CV and/or LinkedIn profile appraisal by going to this URL here: https://cvandinterviewadvisors.co.uk/partners/IFPO

IFPO MENASA reflects on its progress in the Middle East and upcoming involvement in The Security Event Asia in Singapore

As we look back on our journey, we are reminded that meaningful progress is never achieved in isolation, it is shaped through collaboration, shared purpose, and continuous engagement with
the global security community.

Over the past two years, we have been privileged to engage with the security community through a range of meaningful initiatives and industry events.

From our participation at Intersec Global Dubai in both 2025 and 2026, to Intersec Saudi Arabia 2025, panel discussions, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions, each engagement has reinforced our mission of promoting professional excellence and continuous
learning.

Our collaboration with Security and Safety Professionals Network has been a particularly rewarding milestone. Through our partnership, we signed an memorandum of understanding to make professional development opportunities more accessible, while also delivering our programs and insightful webinars that fostered
dialogue, learning, and growth across the community.

IFPO has also actively contributed to industry development through our engagement with Security Middle East Magazine, participating in workshops and discussions focused on strengthening knowledge, capabilities, and professional networks within the sector.

We would like to acknowledge the support and engagement of Barry Pereira, CSMP®, M.ISMI®, CSA®, CTRO, ACLP, ACTP, CPO,CCTP, ATO, CCPS, SAS - AP, CITA, CPSC, from
Singapore in facilitating meaningful regional connections and ongoing industry dialogue, in an advisory capacity as we further strengthen our presence and direction in the region.

We would also like to recognize Mark Joseph for his valuable contribution to industry engagement initiatives and his continued efforts in bringing security professionals together through meaningful platforms and discussions.

As we look ahead, we are excited to continue building on these foundations and strengthening connections as we prepare for The Security Event Asia this November.

Every conversation, collaboration, and initiative featured here represents a shared commitment to elevating our profession and this is only the beginning.

Time is running out!

The deadline to submit nominations for outstanding individuals, teams and initiatives for the 2026 US Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) is June 9, 2026.

Winners will be announced on Sept. 13, 2026 in Atlanta, GA as the Global Security Exchange.

Click this link to enter: https://us.theospas.com/enter/