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Law enforcement officers respond to a variety of scenarios during a large-scale capstone exercise.
Snapshot: Large-scale exercise

Law enforcement officers respond to a variety of scenarios during a large-scale capstone exercise at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness.

CDP released the number of its August web-based course completions.
CDP releases August web-based training numbers

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) released the number of its August web-based course completions.

The CDS course culminates in a series of hands-on activities, including exercises in the COBRA Training Facility.
Snapshot: Assessing the scene

The CDS course culminates in a series of hands-on activities, including exercises in the COBRA Training Facility.

CDP held its 2026 Law Enforcement Theme Week Sept.20-26.
CDP holds 2026 Law Enforcement Theme Week

CDP held its 2026 Law Enforcement Theme Week Sept.20-26 at the center’s Anniston, Alabama, campus.

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Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas present the Unity of Effort Award for Ebola Worldwide Response to CDP employees Jeremy Guthrie (center) and Jamie Johnson (right of Guthrie), Nov. 3 at a ceremony held at DHS headquartesrs in Wash
CDP Employees Receive Award From Secretary Of Homeland Security

Four employees from the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) received the Unity of Effort Award for Ebola Worldwide Response from Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson, Nov. 4.

CDP Alumnus Issue 20 cover
CDP Alumnus Issue 20

Welcome to the twentieth issue of the CDP Alumnus, a quarterly newsletter for Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) students, alumni, and others interested in the CDP.

Students prepare a “patient” for transport from the subway training venue in the CDP’s Advance Responder Training Complex.
CDP’S Student Portal Provides A Single, Easy Location For Student Training Documents

So, you’ve signed up for CDP training. Now what? There is good news for state, local, tribal or territorial responders: your CDP training is fully funded. The better news is all of the information you need is now located at one convenient link, The CDP Student Portal.

Soldiers from California National Guard’s 140th Chemical Company don personal protective equipment.
California National Guard Soldiers Train For State Support Mission At CDP

More than 110 California National Guard soldiers conducted their annual training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness this summer, honing their skills to better perform their Title 32 missions.

Ian Jones, Medical Simulation Technician Team Lead, at the CDP’s Noble Training Facility, demonstrates the abilities of a human patient simulators for the students.
Doctoral Candidates Visit CDP

Six doctoral students, including three international students, in the Jacksonville State University (JSU) Emergency Management program took a field trip to the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP), Aug. 21, to explore possible research topics and learn more about employment opportunities in government, education and training.

Students in the Law Enforcement Response Actions for CBRNE Incidents respond to an incident during the Integrated Capstone Event in the CDP’s Advanced Responder Training Complex.
CDP Teams Up With The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center To Take Training To The ‘Next Level’

Terrorists attacked morning commuters at a subway stop, first spraying them with an unknown chemical and then shooting them as they fled, causing mass panic in the crowded station. Moments later, the police receive a report that a suicide bomber has detonated, causing more injuries.

DomPrep Journal: Train for Real Life
DomPrep Journal: Train for Real Life

DomPrep Journal: The CDP Training Experience
DomPrep Journal: The CDP Training Experience

CDP’s Director of Mission Readiness Initiatives (back row, left) accompanies members of the State Department delegation and the Turkish Ministry of Health. First row from left to right: Ellen Wynkopp, Department of State; Dr. Ed Thurn, Department of State; and Allen Cushen, Department of Defense lia
CDP Collaborates With State Department, Turkish Ministry Of Health

The Center for Domestic Preparedness gained a little more international flare last week when the Center’s staff hosted two members of the Turkish Ministry of Health who had sought out the CDP as a partner to share ideas and best practices for a training and simulation center they are establishing in Turkey.

45 members of the California National Guard’s 140th Chemical Company to training this week.
140th Chemical Company to Train this Week

The CDP welcomes 45 members of the California National Guard’s 140th Chemical Company to training this week. The soldiers are divided up, 20 are taking the Hazardous Materials Technician for CBRNE Incidents (HT) while the other 25 are taking Emergency Responder Hazardous Materials Technician for CBRNE Incidents (ERHM).