International Association
of Personal Protection Agents
we protect people since 1989
WELCOME
The International Association of Personal Protection Agents - IAPPA - was founded in 1989 in the United States by Jim King as an association of professional Close Protection Agents and has stood for quality, integrity and responsibility in the protection of people for over 35 years. What began as a network of committed Close Protection Agents has developed into an international organization that has never lost sight of its original mission: protecting people remains at the heart of everything we do.
The world is constantly changing - and so is the way we understand the protection of people and values. In a time of growing uncertainty, increasing social dissatisfaction, ever-growing and faster aggression, and complex global risks, today it's about more than protecting physical security. It is about the basic safety of people – in everyday life, at work and in our communities.
Our mission is clear and unambiguous: Beyond traditional personal protection, we offer a variety of established violence prevention and security programs - for children, young people, women, professionals, authorities and companies. These include the training programs internationally recognized by IAPPA such as SecuKids® - Child Protection Program, HardTarget® - Safety Training for Women and React-Ready-Training®. These successful programs empower all people to remain aware, to act safely and to prevent violence before it happens.
Take your time to look around and if you have any questions, please contact us. We look forward to seeing you!
The IAPPA represents a global community of professionals, trainers, and organizations committed to one mission: Creating a safer world – for all who need protection, and for all who provide it.
What we do - our Services
OUR VISION
The International Association of Personal Protection Agents (IAPPA) stands globally for quality, ethics, and professionalism in the protection and security industry. We strengthen the profession through high-level education, clear standards, and continuous development that combine competence, responsibility, and integrity.
Our vision is a security culture in which professionals act proactively, responsibly, and with humanity — where protection is defined by knowledge, skills, and character.
IAPPA serves both members and end users, and participation in trainings, courses, and programs is not dependent on membership.
All our services are based on real-world experience, proven methods, and professional standards that ensure reliable and sustainable results.
The IAPPA Certified Close Protection Agents
IAPPA has represented the highest international standards in personal protection since 1989. As a global association of Certified Close Protection Agents, IAPPA unites experienced professionals who operate according to strict quality and ethical standards. Whether for corporate, private, or governmental assignments, clients can rely on proven specialists delivering professionalism, discretion, and protection at the highest level.
Are you interested in becoming CCPA® certified and meeting these international standards, or are you looking for professional personal protection? Find out more here.