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CDP has released its resident training calendar for the month of June.
CDP releases June resident course schedule

The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has released its resident training calendar for the month of June.

The CDP recorded more than 3,000 course completions by first responders from Louisiana in the past five years. Consequently, it’s safe to assume numerous CDP grads were among those helping ensure the safety of fans and players at Super Bowl LIX.
CDP grads ensure safe Super Bowl LIX

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness recorded more than 3,000 course completions by first responders from Louisiana in the past five years.

CDP will host its 2025 Law Enforcement Theme Week March 9-15.
CDP plans 2025 Law Enforcement Training Week

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) will host its 2025 Law Enforcement Theme Week March 9-15 on the center’s campus in Anniston, Alabama.

CDP released its resident training calendar for the month of May.
CDP releases May resident course schedule

The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has released its resident training calendar for the month of May.

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CDP released its non-resident and indirect training numbers for May.
CDP releases non-resident, indirect training numbers for May

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness has released its non-resident and indirect training numbers for May.

A student and instructor discuss possible responses to a multi-vehicle accident during the HCL Course.
Snapshot: Mass Casualty Training

A student and instructor discuss possible responses to a multi-vehicle accident in this week’s Healthcare Leadership for Mass Casualty Incidents (HCL) Course at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness.

CDP has released its number of web-based course completions for May.
CDP releases web-based training numbers for May

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness has released its number of web-based course completions for May.

CDP releases resident training calendar for October.
CDP releases October resident calendar

The Center for Domestic Preparedness’ just-released resident training calendar for October includes a variety of law enforcement, hazardous materials and healthcare offerings.

Quality and Environmental Health and Safety Manager Julie Cavender.
In the Spotlight: Julie Cavender

Julie Cavender wears several hats at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP), including quality manager and environmental health and safety manager for its medical support services contract, which helps ensure the health and safety of students and instructors while on campus.

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Snapshot: Working in formation

Students practice squad formations and movements during Field Force Operations (FFO) training this week at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness. The three-day course teaches law enforcement officers about the types of protests, safe management of crowds and other public order policing responsibilities.

Interactive, virtual maps will soon be standard in a wide range of courses at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness.
Web-based maps coming to select CDP courses

Interactive, virtual maps will soon be standard in a wide range of courses at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP). The web-based maps will replace paper maps and increase students’ understanding of various data, such as incident response time and resource capabilities, as they work through scenarios in class and during exercises.

The partnership between the CDP and CISA's OBP adds value to the training many responders receive at the CDP.
CDP, OBP partnership helps boost training for responders

The partnership between FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Office of Bombing Prevention provides added value to the training many responders receive at the CDP.

The CDP is putting the final touches on its new Public Order and Public Safety – Executive Course.
CDP finalizing VILT for LE leaders

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) is putting the final touches on its new Public Order and Public Safety – Executive (POPS-E) Course, which is scheduled for release later this year.

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Snapshot: Product Containment

Students secure a valve on a liquid container during this week’s Hazardous Materials Technician Course at the Center for Domestic Preparedness. Responders learn several product containment techniques in the five-day course, which prepares them for technician-level hazmat certification.