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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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Students examine a subject for radioactivity in the CDP's Radiological Emergency Response Operations (RERO) Course.
Snapshot: RERO Course

Students examine a subject for radioactivity this week in the Center for Domestic Preparedness’ Radiological Emergency Response Operations (RERO) Course.

CDP continues work on a mobile app to assist responders in applying for CDP training.
CDP continuing work on mobile app

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness is continuing work on a mobile app to assist responders in applying for CDP training.

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

The CDP this week released its non-resident and indirect training numbers for January.

CDP working with DHS to create a BioWatch Sampling webinar.
CDP, DHS collaborating on BioWatch webinar

The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) is working with the Department of Homeland Security’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Office to create a BioWatch Sampling distance learning webinar.

Plans taking shape for 2022 National Preparedness Symposium, hosted by CDP.
Plans taking shape for 2022 National Preparedness Symposium

Plans are taking shape for the 2022 National Preparedness Symposium (NPS), hosted by the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in May.

Students examine a staged crime scene during the HEC course.
Snapshot: HEC Course

Students examine a staged crime scene during hazardous materials evidence collection training this week at the Center for Domestic Preparedness.

CDP to implement the final version of its revised Hazardous Materials Technician (HMT) Course.
CDP to release updated HMT course

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness will implement the final version of its revised Hazardous Materials Technician (HMT) Course this spring.

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

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

Emergency Manager Ken Spears.
In the Spotlight: Ken Spears

As the emergency manager for the Center for Domestic Preparedness, Ken Spears is responsible for ensuring those on campus know what to do in the event of an emergency and are aware of hazards in the local area.

CDP alumni support Super Bowl LVI.
CDP alumni support Super Bowl LVI

More than 3,800 responders from the Los Angeles County and Inglewood, California, areas have completed courses at the Center for Domestic Preparedness in the past three years.