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 releases August web-based training numbers
FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) released the number of its August web-based course completions.
Snapshot: Assessing the scene
The CDS course culminates in a series of hands-on activities, including exercises in the COBRA Training Facility.
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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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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.