The Protection Officer Training Manual

The Protection Officer Training Manual is a comprehensive training guide and instructional text which covers all of the subjects essential to the effective training of protection officers. This material, now in its sixth edition, has been class-tested for many years and has been the training manual for the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) since 1988. This new edition retains the exceptional organization and coverage of the previous editions. Each chapter is written by leading security trainers and educators. Included in the manual are self-quizzes and hundreds of diagrams and illustrations. An Instructor's Guide is also available. This ancillary book provides the trainer with instruction tips, learning objectives, practical training exercises, and test items. To attend to the training and certification needs for protection officers, IFPO developed the Certified Protection Officer (CPO) program. The CPO program is a complete security course that is designed for self-study and pacing to accommodate candidates that are not able to attend structured training in a classroom environment. However, the course material can be arranged for formal on-site training by utilization of the standard CPO lesson plan and other course material. IFPO was developed to facilitate the training and certification needs of first-line security officers and supervisors throughout the private and public security industry. IFPO was registered as a non-profit organization in January 1988, and its offices are located in the United States and Canada. Current, useful, and consolidated. Course text for the Certified Protection Officer (CPO) Program. Comprehensive coverage of all essential security topics.

This revised edition retains the exceptional organization and coverage of the previous editions and is designed for the training and certification needs of first-line security officers and supervisors throughout the private and public security industry. * Completely updated with coverage of all core security principles * Course text for the Certified Protection Officer (CPO) Program * Includes all new sections on information security, terrorism awareness, and first response during crises

Effective and practical security officer training is the single most important element in establishing a professional security program. The Effective Security Officer's Training Manual, Second Edition helps readers improve services, reduce turnover, and minimize liability by further educating security officers. Self-paced material is presented in a creative and innovative style Glossaries, summaries, questions, and practical exercises accompany each chapter

A complete training manual that teaches new security officers the fundamentals of the job, this book is designed to be the basis for a full training programme.

Protection Officer Training Manual, Fifth Edition is a guidebook that provides a comprehensive coverage of security practice. The book is comprised of 27 chapters that are organized into 10 units. The coverage of the text includes various security procedures, such as patrolling, traffic management, and crowd control. Security threats are also covered, including explosives, fire, and hazardous substances. The book also covers emergency or high-risk situation, such as V.I.P. protection, crisis intervention, and first aid administration. The text will be most useful to security trainee and instructors. Individuals involved in administrative and management position will also benefit from the book.

The Professional Protection Officer: Security Strategies, Tactics and Trends, Second Edition, is the definitive reference and instructional text for career oriented security officers in both the private and public sectors. The first edition originated with the birth of the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) in 1988, which has been using the book as the official text since that time. Each subsequent edition has brought new and enlightened information to the protection professional. The material in this new edition includes all of the subjects essential to training of protection professionals, and has been updated to reflect new strategies, tactics, and trends in this dynamic field. Written by leading security educators, trainers and consultants, this valuable resource has served as the definitive text for both students and professionals worldwide. This new edition adds critical updates and fresh pedagogy, as well as new diagrams, illustrations, and self assessments. The Professional Protection Officer: Security Strategies, Tactics and Trends is tailored to the training and certification needs of today’s protection professionals and proves to be the most exciting and progressive edition yet. Information included is designed to reflect the latest trends in the industry and to support and reinforce continued professional development. Concludes chapters with an Emerging Trends feature, laying the groundwork for the future growth of this increasingly vital profession. Written by a cross-disciplinary contributor team consisting of top experts in their respective fields.