B a c
k g r o u n d
How
did it start?
The
International Association of Personal Protection Agents was
formed by Executive Protection Specialist Mr. James A. King from
the United States of America.
I.A.P.P.A was before 1989 known as The
International Bodyguard Association (I.B.A). I.A.P.P.A is NOT
the same organization as the UK based I.B.A and must under no
circumstances be mistaken with this group.
I.A.P.P.A was and will always be the only
truly international organization for personal protection agents
from all walks of life.
Mr. King spent 23
years in the U.S. Armed Forces as a law enforcement specialist,
trainer, Criminal Investigator, Counterintelligence Special
Agent, and protective service agent. He was an advisor to both
the Vietnamese and Korean military in the area of law
enforcement, counterterrorism, and dignitary protection before
starting I.A.P.P.A.
Mr. James A. King is also the author of the
book "Providing
Protective Services". This book is still read by our members
and the contents of this book have been implemented in our
"hands-on-training" all over the world.
I.A.P.P.A was formed to provide protective
service agents with a forum to network informally with their
peers, to solve common problems and discuss issues of mutual
interest. By joining I.A.P.P.A you will have the opportunity to
network with professional protection agents from all over the
world. Membership in I.A.P.P.A is truly unique. The membership
body of I.A.P.P.A currently encompasses individuals from over
thirty nations, and we are continuing to grow. With
representatives currently in The United States of America,
Europe, The Middle East, Africa and Asia I.A.P.P.A has a strong
foundation and reputation.
After running I.A.P.P.A for more than 10
years Mr. King passed the torch on to others.
I.A.P.P.A is today registred as an
International non-profit organization the name, logo and brand
is protected by International law and have been since its
establishment
Executive Director
Dr. Stephen R. Barnhart
PAST EXECUTIVE
DIRECTORS
Immediate Past Director
Mr. Patrick Spoerry
Past Director
Dr. Craig Best (R.I.P)
Founder & Past Director
Mr. James A. King