News & Happenings - 2014
December 8, 2014
Mission Critical - November 2014
The November issue of Mission Critical is now available. READ MORE
November 17, 2014
LSU and NCBRT Receive $75,000 Donation from the International Council of Shopping Centers
LSU and NCBRT, which is part of the Stephenson National Center for Security Research and Training, received a $75,000 donation from the International Council of Shopping Centers. READ MORE
November 12, 2014
Updated Instructor Development Workshop Offered to Responders in a Teaching Role
NCBRT instructors met in Baton Rouge to hone their teaching skills during the Instructor Development Workshop (IDW) October 14-16. READ MORE
October 16, 2014
Ebola: Educate Yourself
Learn more about the Ebola Virus. READ MORE
October 1, 2014
2011-2013 Comparative Data Report: Outcome-Based Studies
The National Center for Biomedical Research and Training (NCBRT) at Louisiana State University delivers training to thousands of participants throughout the United States each year. To determine the effectiveness of its training, the NCBRT developed the Outcome-Based Study survey. READ MORE
August 20, 2014
NDPC Welcomes New Chairman
The NDPC welcomes new Chairman, Dr. Karl Kim. READ MORE
August 6, 2014
Training Initiative Helps States Develop Multi-Year Training and Exercise Plan
NCBRT and the National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center (NERRTC) of the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), both members of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC), are now offering the Readiness: Training Identification Preparedness Planning (RTIPP) course to states that would like to take a more systematic approach to preparedness planning. READ MORE
July 27, 2014
Planning for the worst: HazMat course held
Planning for the worst: HazMat course held READ MORE
June 2, 2014
NCBRT Instructor Responds to Medical Emergency During Training Exercise
While teaching at an international training exercise in the Eastern Military District of Jordan, NCBRT instructor Norm Sanders responded to a real-world emergency, an individual experiencing a grand mal seizure. READ MORE
May 28, 2014
NCBRT Prepares NYPD for Potential Biological Incident
NCBRT taught the Biological Incidents course to 904 participants over six days in April, hosted by the New York Police Department Counter-Terrorism Bureau's Training Division. READ MORE
May 16, 2014
NDPC Participating in National Homeland Security Conference
The NDPC will attend the National Homeland Security Conference May 20-22 in Philadelphia, PA. NDPC members can be found in the exhibit hall in booth numbers 115/117 during exhibit hours. READ MORE
May 16, 2014
NDPC Students Practice Hazmat Drill for Chlorine Leak
NDPC students practice hazmat drill in St.Tammany Parish. READ MORE
May 15, 2014
Updated Prevention and Deterrence Course Available
The National Center for Biomedical Research and Training recently updated the Law Enforcement Prevention and Deterrence of Terrorist Acts course. READ MORE
May 8, 2014
NCBRT Updates SPOT Course
The National Center for Biomedical Research and Training recently updated the Screening of Persons by Observational Techniques (SPOT) course. With the update comes a new title, Site Protection through Observational Techniques, to better reflect the course content. READ MORE
May 1, 2014
The RDPC, EKU, and The Center Host the NDPC Quarterly Meeting
The Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC), Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), and The Center for Rural Development were proud to host the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC) for their quarterly meeting in Lexington, KY. READ MORE
April 24, 2014
NCBRT and NERRTC Help Florida Develop Multi-Year Training and Exercise Plan
NCBRT and the National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center of the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service have partnered with the Florida Division of Emergency Management to enhance and improve multi-year training and exercise plans for the entire state through the delivery of the Readiness: Training Identification Preparedness Planning (RTIPP) course. READ MORE
April 22, 2014
UW Extension hosts preparing for animal, plant, food disasters course
UW Extension hosts preparing for animal, plant, food disasters course READ MORE
April 16, 2014
Associate Director Applies ‘Resilience' Concept to Training First Responders
Associate Director Applies ‘Resilience' Concept to Training First Responders READ MORE
March 28, 2014
Mission Critical - March 2014
The March issue of Mission Critical is now available. READ MORE
March 12, 2014
The NDPC's Redesigned Website
The NDPC has a redesigned website. READ MORE
February 28, 2014
NCBRT featured in Tactical Response Magazine
NCBRT featured in Tactical Response Magazine READ MORE
February 27, 2014
NDPC to Host Track at 2014 National Homeland Security Conference
The Training for Preparedness track will include presentations, panel discussions, and roundtables covering the latest preparedness challenges and innovative solutions and training resources to address these challenges. READ MORE
January 22, 2014
Campus Emergencies Course Aids Responders During Bomb Scare at TSU
Campus Emergencies Prevention, Response, and Recovery course at Texas State University Jan. 8-9, were soon put to the test during a bomb scare on campus Jan. 14. READ MORE
January 7, 2014
NCBRT Mission Critical - December 2013
The December issue of Mission Critical is now available. READ MORE