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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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Voucher Examiner Joyce Hollingsworth.
In the Spotlight: Joyce Hollingsworth

Joyce Hollingsworth has been ensuring travel vouchers for individuals attending training at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) are certified and paid since 2001.

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

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

CDP scores high in recent facility risk assessment.
CDP scores high in security assessment

FEMA’s Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO) recently conducted a facility risk assessment at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP).

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Snapshot: HazMat Exercise

Students participate in a practical exercise, stopping leaks in a drum, during this week’s Hazardous Material Technician Course at the Center for Domestic Preparedness. Responders learn how to perform technician-level HazMat tasks during the five-day offering.

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) today hosted a group of Indonesian government officials.
CDP hosts Indonesia government officials

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) today hosted a group of Indonesian government officials.

CDP training boosts Indian Health Service responders’ confidence.
CDP training boosts Indian Health Service responders’ confidence

Thanks to training received at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP), staff of the Indian Health Service in Chinle, Arizona, are better prepared for future epidemics and pandemics. 

CDP’s YouTube training channel offers first responders several just-in-time microlearning offerings.
CDP channel features just-in-time training

The Center for Domestic Preparedness’ (CDP’s) YouTube training channel offers first responders several just-in-time microlearning offerings.

Congressional staffers visit CDP campus to see firsthand how it trains responders from across the nation.
Congressional staffers visit CDP campus

A group of congressional staff members visited FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Monday to see firsthand how it trains responders from across the nation to both prepare for and respond to natural and man-made disasters.

Healthcare Leadership students discuss a patient’s care during an Integrated Capstone Event (ICE).
Snapshot: ICE

Healthcare Leadership for Mass Casualty Incidents Course students discuss a patient’s care during an Integrated Capstone Event (ICE) on the Center for Domestic Preparedness campus.

Law Enforcement focus of upcoming train-the-trainer courses.
Law Enforcement focus of upcoming train-the-trainer courses

Law enforcement courses make up three of the seven training opportunities during the Center for Domestic Preparedness’ (CDP) Instructor Training Week scheduled for September 11-16.