Through his diverse professional experience and a life spent in
the service of security, Oliver Becker (Certified Close
Protection Agent®, Certified Security Consultant Expert and
Certified Security Management Expert) became a member of
the International Association of Personal Security
Officers (1989) and had a central role in the foundation
of the International Security & Self Defense
Association (2003) and the World Security Patrol
Association (2012).
Looking to the future, Becker recognized early on that
combining the efforts and resources of these three and
resources of these three associations would offer great
benefits to professionals and open a new chapter in the
history of the security industry. Today, Oliver Becker is
president/CEO of the United International Security
Associations.
WSPA's mission is to work to establish consistent, high-quality
standards in the security industry around the globe and to
actively promote and enhance the profession's reputation.
Today, WSPA provides training, consultancy and certified
courses for operational and managerial staff.
Through both its online academy and certified training centers,
WSPA offers practical and meaningful training to participants
from around the world. WSPA places special emphasis on
particularly necessary and often neglected courses and
training, such as medicine, IED, awareness, etc. All
instructors are experienced and certified in these areas.
WSPA also promotes exchanges between responders and
experts in different regions and subject areas to stay ahead of
the curve and help its members continue to carry out their
missions with flying colors.
