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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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Tribal responders enhance knowledge, skills with virtual learning.
2022 Tribal Training Week registration now open

Registration is now open for the Center for Domestic Preparedness’ annual tribal training week, the largest event of its type in the Department of Homeland Security.

CDP Instructor Jeremy Urekew.
In the Spotlight: Jeremy Urekew

A hazardous materials instructor at the Center for Domestic Preparedness, Jeremy Urekew has responded to multiple train derailments, floods, and clandestine laboratory incidents during his career.

CDP supports police preparation for Army-Navy game.
CDP supports police preparation for Army-Navy game

Members of the New Jersey State Police are better prepared to conduct law enforcement operations at this year’s Army-Navy game, thanks to recent training provided by the Center for Domestic Preparedness.

CDP to release May resident course calendar soon.
CDP to release May resident course calendar soon

When it’s released, prospective students will find a large variety of hazardous materials, healthcare, public order policing and other offerings on the Center for Domestic Preparedness’ May resident training calendar.

CDP hosts roundtable to discuss 2022 National Preparedness Symposium.
CDP hosts roundtable to discuss 2022 National Preparedness Symposium

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) hosted a roundtable today where participants discussed the outline of and possible topics for the 2021 National Preparedness Symposium (NPS) the center will host in May.

Students question ‘earthquake survivors’ in the Disaster-Related Exposure Assessment and Monitoring (DREAM) Course.
CDP has seat openings in two resident courses

There are seats available in two upcoming resident courses at the Center for Domestic Preparedness.

CDP continues to expand its footprint in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
CDP continues to expand training footprint in U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico

The Center for Domestic Preparedness continues to expand its footprint in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

CDP reached a significant milestone earlier this month with its 25,000th VILT completion certificate.
CDP records another virtual training milestone

The Center for Domestic Preparedness reached a significant milestone earlier this month when it issued its 25,000th virtual instructor-led training (VILT) completion certificate.

Students practice taking samples of suspicious liquids in the CDP’s HEC Course.
Snapshot: HEC Course

Students practice taking samples of suspicious liquids in the CDP’s Evidence Collection in a Hazardous Materials Environment (HEC) Course.

Financial Management Specialist, Rachel Gregory.
In the Spotlight: Rachel Gregory

A financial management specialist, Rachel Gregory has been a federal employee more than 30 years, the last 11 at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness.