The International Association of Personal Protection Agents was
founded in 1989 in the USA. Even back then, the goal of the
IAPPA was the worldwide connection of personal protection
agents of the various operational uses. In this network, they
were able to exchange ideas, train together, further their
education and develop uniform worldwide standards for personal
protection.
Today, more than 30 years later, IAPPA has more than 700 members in over 30
countries around the world. These include Close Protection
Agents, Event Security Managers, Corporate Security
Professionals, Military Units, Royal Personal Protection
Commands, Police Units, Security Academies and international
Security Consultants. In addition, IAPPA has developed a unique
certification process for Close Protections Agents and other
security professions.
