Recent News
NDPC Reflects on Past Accomplishments and Looks Toward the Future
Over the past three years, the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium has strived to deliver flexible and timely training. The NDPC is a seven-member partnership of nationally recognized organizations that enhances the preparedness of federal, state, local, territorial and tribal emergency responders; develops, delivers, and assesses response plans; and provides training, technical assistance, and exercises.
LSU NCBRT/ACE Awarded $22 Million Grant from Department of Homeland Security
The US Department of Homeland Security has granted $22 million to the LSU National Center for Biomedical Research and Academy for Counter-Terrorist Education, or LSU NCBRT/ACE.
LSU NCBRT/ACE Conducts Oklahoma’s Largest State-Wide Active Shooter Training
On Friday, September 1, the LSU National Center for Biomedical Research and Training/Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education, in partnership with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the Oklahoma School Security Institute, delivered its course, Surviving an Active Threat: Run. Hide. Fight. for over one thousand employees of the Enid Public School System.
LSU NCBRT/ACE and Louisiana Board of Regents Produce Run. Hide. Fight. Educational Video for State Universities
As Louisiana’s universities begin their fall semesters, the LSU National Center for Biomedical Research and Training/Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education is helping students, faculty and staff gain the skills and knowledge to protect themselves and their communities from potential active threats.
LSU NCBRT/ACE Delivers Active Threat Training to Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Nations
The LSU National Center for Biomedical Research and Training/Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education (LSU NCBRT/ACE) recently delivered important active threat response training to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) of the Flathead Reservation in Pablo, Montana.
FLETC Glynco Hosts Multi-Agency Critical Incident Response Scenario Training for Area First Responders
GLYNCO, GA – On Saturday, June 10, 2023, 20 county, state, and federal public safety agencies from across Glynn County, GA participated in a large-scale, scenario-based training to enhance community preparedness in the event of a major critical incident, such as an active threat, at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) in Glynco, GA.
Ohio hosts Active Shooter Training for Emergency Responders
In September, LSU NCBRT conducted the Active Threat Integrated Response Course (ATIRC) PER-340 in Cambridge, Ohio at the request of the Cambridge, Ohio Fire Department.
LSU NCBRT/ACE Awarded $22 Million Dollar Grant from Department of Homeland Security
The US Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has granted $22 million to LSU’s National Center for Biomedical Research and Academy for Counter-Terrorism Education, or LSU NCBRT/ACE.
First Spanish-Language Virtual Training Delivered for Puerto Rico
LSU NCBRT/ACE recently hosted its first virtual delivery of the Spanish-language version of the Site Protection Through Observational Techniques – Customized (SPOT-C) class for Puerto Rico. Forty-four participants attended the training via Zoom. Providing Spanish translation and interpretation of classes is part of LSU NCBRT/ACE’s commitment to providing training to participants who have been previously unable to participate in these courses due to the language barrier.
LSU NCBRT/ACE Helps Louisiana Schools Plan for Safe Year Ahead
As summer ends and Louisiana schools prepare to return to campus, LSU’s National Center for Biomedical Research and Training/Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education (NCBRT/ACE) has been lending its expertise in campus safety preparedness and response to primary, secondary, and higher education institutions.