International Foundation for Protection Officers

06/02/2026

IFPO UK presents IFPO LIVE 26 security conference on July 2!

From Professional Security Magazine https://professionalsecurity.co.uk/products/guarding/ifpo-live-26/ : The International Foundation for Protection Officers (UK) is set to host IFPO LIVE 26, its free national conference on security performance and careers, at the Coventry Building Society Arena (pictured) on Thursday, July 2.

The day will gather security leaders, buyers and frontline officers to explore “what good looks like” in guarding. Topics will include regulation and labour standards; skills, careers and customer outcomes.

The event is free to attend, with lunch and refreshments included, but advance registration is essential. Security providers, in-house teams, HR and risk managers, and frontline officers can register now via the IFPO LIVE 26 event page on the IFPO UK website: https://ifpo.uk/ifpo-live-2026/

06/01/2026

You've earned your CPO. Now it's time to train others by achieving the Certified Protection Officer Instructor certificate.

CPOIs are Certified Protection Officers who have made a significant professional commitment toward advancing themselves as teachers, researchers, mentors and leaders.

They are instructors, professors, consultants and supervisors. Certified Protection Officer Instructors teach various topics relating to security and asset protection. They advance the objectives of the IFPO within their respective areas of employment.

Learn more here: https://ifpo.org/education/certified-protection-officer-instructor/

05/27/2026

What More Can Be Done To Protect Houses of Worship?

The San Diego Union-Tribune: Despite millions in spending, experts say zero-risk security at houses of worship not possible

Three people died at the Islamic Center of San Diego, including guard Amin Abdullah, despite the mosque’s best efforts to provide security.

05/26/2026

Do you want to be a security supervisor or manager?

Are you already a security supervisor or manager looking to expand your skillset?

If so, then the IFPO's Certified in Security Supervision and Management certificate might be for you!

This certification validates competence in areas such as:
-- Security Operations Management
-- Field Supervision
-- Coordination
-- Physical Security Department Management
-- Management in Private Security Companies

Learn more here: https://ifpo.org/education/certified-in-security-supervision-management/

05/25/2026

Today, on Memorial Day, let us remember and honor those US soldiers who have sacrficed so that we may live in freedom.

05/23/2026

USAToday: $18 an hour to stop mass shooters: US workplaces' first line of defense. LINK:

In a culture plagued by mass shootings, security guards work the front lines with little fanfare, invisible until the moment it matters most.

05/21/2026

GET INVOLVED! Become an IFPO member!

Learn more here: https://ifpo.org/ifpo-membership/

Individual Membership --
IFPO membership is open to anyone interested in demonstrating their commitment to Security and Protection and being part of an internationally recognized network in the industry.

Corporate Membership --
Corporate Membership is designed to benefit providers of security services and organizations with proprietary security forces. It is also the recommended option for educational institutions.

05/20/2026

‘Heroic' security guard, 2 mosque members killed trying to stop San Diego mosque shooting https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/victims-identified-san-diego-mosque-shooting/4025892/

The three men who were killed when two teenage gunmen opened fire at San Diego mosque were identified Tuesday as a security guard and two community members who risked their lives for others.

05/18/2026

The International Foundation for Protection Officers -- at the vanguard of security concepts and research.

The IFPO is proud to highlight two newly-released research publications from Dr. Glen Kitteringham, a respected leader in security research, training, and workforce development.

These new Good Practice Guides explore two of the most pressing issues facing today’s security industry:

• Protecting the Protectors: security guard tactics for managing workplace violence

• A Systematic Review of Research into Security Officer Retention Tactics

Read the publications here: https://ifpo.org/new-security-research-released-by-dr-glen-kitteringham-cpp/

05/15/2026

IFPO Canada Director Walter Chan represented the organization in its capacity as a Silver Sponsor May 5 at the 2026 Ontario Association of College and University Security Administrators (OACUSA) Spring Conference.

According to Chan, the opportunity to interact with the event's attendees was a success, saying it "gave us a meaningful chance to connect directly with some of your campus safety leaders, and we are grateful for the great conversations and the welcome we received from your team and the delegates."

Learn more about IFPO Canada here: https://ifpocanada.ca/