International Foundation for Protection Officers
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The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) was established as a non-profit organization in January 1988 for the purpose of facilitating the training and certification needs of protection officers and security supervisors from both the commercial and proprietary sectors.

To meet this objective, the Foundation established a professional association. Associate and Corporate Membership is available to individuals involved in the security industry. In addition, the IFPO developed a number of comprehensive distance delivery styled courses; the Basic Protection Officer (BPO), the Certified Protection Officer (CPO) program, the Security Supervision and Management (SSMP) program, and the Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) program. All programs are designed to be completed through a self paced schedule of home study. The BPO programs are now available on-line as well as on CD-ROM. Many corporations and institutions have adopted these programs and integrated them with their existing staff development process and training guidelines.

IFPO members also enjoy access to the exclusive member only area. The members only area is designed to keep professionals current on trends within the security industry and is full of valuable information pertinent to the enhancement of life, safety, and property protection.

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