SJUK Leaders in Security 2024: Leading the way
The International Foundation for Protection Officers UK (IFPO UK), International SOS and Police CPI are among the latest names to join a stellar – and growing- lineup of partners for the 2024 SJUK Leaders in Security Conference
IFPO UK welcomes Bold Security Group aboard
The International Foundation of Protection Officers UK & I (IFPO UK) are delighted to welcome Bold Security Group as corporate members. Bold Security are a rapidly growing security company, located in the South East, with a national reach, supporting many of the biggest brands in the industry. Engaging with the IFPO, will help Bold support […]
IFPO UK announces new Advisory Board members
IFPO UK and Ireland has welcomed Iskandar Jefferies CPP MSyI and Ashley Watson PSP, MSyI, CTSP to its Advisory Board (AB). The AB forms a vital role directing and leading the growth of IFPO in the UK and Ireland. IFPO – which has recently launched an Accredited Level One Certificate in Introduction to the Safety & […]
IFPO UK & Ireland welcomes new corporate member
The International Foundation of Protection Officers UK & I (IFPO UK & Ireland) has welcomed Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) as a corporate member. SBF GB&I is the maker of iconic soft drink brands including Lucozade, Ribena and Orangina and employs over 600 staff across sites in London; Coleford, Gloucestershire and Dublin. Guy […]
Classic Services Group commit to mental health awareness training
The IFPO UK & Ireland Being Human, mental health awareness program, was developed in conjunction with multi award-winning Learning and Development provider, Ethos Farm. It is part of a suite of online programs that IFPO UK & I offers. IFPO and Ethos Farm are finalists in the UK OSPAs for the Being Human program. The […]
Exclusive Interview: Claire Humble
Security Journal UK sits down with Claire Humble, Director of Nuology, to discuss her background in security and higher education and why eLearning is such a powerful tool. Can you tell us about your career in the security industry? I have been in the security industry since I was nineteen. I started in the local […]
Professor Mark Button joins IFPO UK & Ireland Advisory Board
IFPO UK and Ireland would like to welcome Professor Mark Button to its Advisory Board. Professor Button is one of the most respected security academics in the UK, with an international reputation. Mike Hurst CPP CPOI, Director of IFPO UK & I and a member of the global Board of Directors said: “Having someone of […]
IFPO and Ethos Farm launch ‘Being Human’ training for security
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 programme for security personnel called ‘Being Human’. Following the IFPO ‘Security Minds Matter’ webinar, Mike Hurst CPP MSyI, Director of IFPO UK & Ireland commented: “We are hugely excited to launch […]
Security officers awarded for life-saving actions at Dublin Port
Two Manguard Plus security officers have been presented with ‘Heroism Awards’ by the company after their quick actions prevented a potential tragedy at Dublin Port. Anatoliy Ivanov and Ken Carter were on duty at the Port when a man, who appeared to be very distressed, was spotted at the pier edge. Following attempts to talk the gentleman […]
Exclusive: Serving those on the frontline
Darren Chalmers-Stevens, Director of IFPO UK and Ireland explains what the association offers to UK security professionals. The issue of training and education within the security industry has become even more of a key focus in recent times. Training providers are reporting a significant surge in demand as security professionals use any spare time they […]