EP 112 IFPO CEO, Sandi Davies and ASIS CEO, Bill Tenney: A Powerful Alliance: Security Membership Leaders on "Elevating Security Standards"
02/12/25 • 49 min
BIO Sandi Davies
As Chief Executive Officer of the International Foundation for Protection Officers it is my intention to meet and exceed the goals and objectives of this organization. Developing and making available the best security educational programs possible is critical to the success of the Foundation. Additionally important is the effort involved in creating and maintaining productive working relations with our many members, partners and supporters around the world. We have a great team!
"Since it's inception in 1988, the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) has played a leading role in providing professional education to security professionals and students. The Foundation has collaborated with colleges, universities, corporations, training providers, professional associations and employers. Through membership, discounts on learning products and professional certification processes; the IFPO strives to professionalize security personnel in all industry sectors. The Certified Protection Officer (CPO) designation has been attained by over 45,000 persons in more than 45 countries around the world. Thousands of supervisory staff have become Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM). Hundreds of instructors, faculty and consultants have helped in the teaching of protective service materials and become Certified Protection Officer Instructors (CPOI's)."
BIO Bill Tenney
William “Bill” Tenney is a Navy veteran and recognized professional in the fields of corporate security, intelligence, and business resilience. He has built and led high-performing teams in financial services, technology, media, and retail sectors in the U.S. and overseas.
In the private sector, Bill has built and led corporate security teams at MetLife, Bloomberg LP and Target. Bill began his career in the U.S. Navy, serving in the U.S., Japan, and London, and deployed aboard the USS Midway and USS Independence. He also served in the foreign service in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, and the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in New York.
He earned a master's degree in National Security Studies from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from St. Olaf College.
Security Circle ⭕️ is an IFPOD production for IFPO the International Foundation of Protection Officers
BIO Sandi Davies
As Chief Executive Officer of the International Foundation for Protection Officers it is my intention to meet and exceed the goals and objectives of this organization. Developing and making available the best security educational programs possible is critical to the success of the Foundation. Additionally important is the effort involved in creating and maintaining productive working relations with our many members, partners and supporters around the world. We have a great team!
"Since it's inception in 1988, the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) has played a leading role in providing professional education to security professionals and students. The Foundation has collaborated with colleges, universities, corporations, training providers, professional associations and employers. Through membership, discounts on learning products and professional certification processes; the IFPO strives to professionalize security personnel in all industry sectors. The Certified Protection Officer (CPO) designation has been attained by over 45,000 persons in more than 45 countries around the world. Thousands of supervisory staff have become Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM). Hundreds of instructors, faculty and consultants have helped in the teaching of protective service materials and become Certified Protection Officer Instructors (CPOI's)."
BIO Bill Tenney
William “Bill” Tenney is a Navy veteran and recognized professional in the fields of corporate security, intelligence, and business resilience. He has built and led high-performing teams in financial services, technology, media, and retail sectors in the U.S. and overseas.
In the private sector, Bill has built and led corporate security teams at MetLife, Bloomberg LP and Target. Bill began his career in the U.S. Navy, serving in the U.S., Japan, and London, and deployed aboard the USS Midway and USS Independence. He also served in the foreign service in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, and the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in New York.
He earned a master's degree in National Security Studies from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from St. Olaf College.
Security Circle ⭕️ is an IFPOD production for IFPO the International Foundation of Protection Officers
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EP 113 Matt Todd, Hostage Negotiator. "Words That Save Lives: The Power of Tactical Listening"
In this episode of the Security Circle podcast, host Yolanda interviews Matt Todd, a seasoned hostage negotiator with 30 years of experience in the police force. Matt shares insights into the world of hostage and crisis negotiation, discussing the importance of emotional intelligence, listening skills, and non-judgmental communication. He recounts stories from his career, including negotiating with individuals on the verge of suicide and handling high-stakes barricade situations. Matt also touches on the complexities of kidnap negotiations and provides practical advice on improving listening abilities in everyday life. The conversation highlights the emotional challenges faced by negotiators and underscores the critical role of empathy and understanding in resolving life-threatening scenarios.
Matt Todd, PhD - Director
Matt is a Director in the Security Risk Consulting business where he currently delivers kidnap incident management training and hostage/kidnap negotiation skills to global companies and governments around the world. Prior to this Matt served with three UK police forces for 30 years, working predominantly in the area of serious crime. For the past 18 years, Matt has specialised in hostage and crisis negotiation.
Matt holds a PhD in terrorist negotiation studies with Manchester Metropolitan University. During his PhD studies Matt co-authored a paper titled “Police Crisis Negotiation”, published in the Routledge Handbook of Forensic Linguistics.
Matt’s most significant experience and highlights include:
Deployed for 17 years to support policing operations in kidnap for ransom (including complex cross-border cases), blackmail, extortion, cyber-extortion, and international crime in action cases, supporting victims and families or as a coordinator providing strategic negotiation advice to senior investigating officers.
Lead for the Hostage and Crisis Negotiation Unit at Greater Manchester Police.
Supported the UK Government's Crisis Group (COBR), advising on international and terrorist kidnapping in cases involving UK subjects as individuals or part of multi-national groups.
Course director for the UK national hostage negotiator and kidnap negotiator courses training UK and international law enforcement and military personnel in hostage and kidnap negotiation.
Delivered lectures and training programmes in crisis and communication to private companies in the UK and aboard.
As a course director, prepared and delivered UK’s national hostage negotiation course and also delivered the UK’s international hostage negotiation training course to police and military staff around the world.
Delivered training for the United Nations Department of Safety and Security hostage incident management programme and the United Nations Counter Terrorism Centre’s capacity-building project on international best practices on addressing kidnapping for ransom
He has been a member for the FBI’s hostage negotiator programme and the International Negotiator Working Group, where he presented his research program on negotiation at marauding terrorist attacks in Japan.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-matt-todd-0818823b/
Security Circle ⭕️ is an IFPOD production for IFPO the International Foundation of Protection Officers
The Security Circle - EP 112 IFPO CEO, Sandi Davies and ASIS CEO, Bill Tenney: A Powerful Alliance: Security Membership Leaders on "Elevating Security Standards"
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