Recent News

Training Continues to Evolve to Meet National Preparedness Needs

The National Center for Biomedical Research and Training at LSU began in 1998 through a small subcontract with the Office of Domestic Preparedness. The original charge was to develop a single course for law enforcement and emergency response personnel, Operational WMD Response for Law Enforcement.

NCBRT Overview Video

View the new overview video for NCBRT.

NCBRT's Shopping Center Security Terrorism Awareness Training Program Featured on The D&D Daily

NCBRT Training Host Receives Award

Joel Landis, Training Officer at Somerset County Department Of Emergency Services, wins Hometown Hero award. He explains why he thinks everyone working in emergency services is a hero and thanks NCBRT for the training we have provided in his county. "I couldn't have done it without you. The programs set in place by the LSU got me this. Thank You!" says Landis.

NCBRT Offers Updated ERDBI Course

The Emergency Response to Domestic Biological Incidents (PER-220) course is one of NCBRT's original courses in its biological incident training lane. The course has been recently updated to emphasize and aid participants in answering the question "Is it bio?

Active Shooter training in St. Helen, MI

NCBRT delivers Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response course to St. Helen, MI.

CAMEO Suite Most Underused Tool in Emergency Operations Planning and Response

The National Center for Biomedical Research and Training offers the Introduction to Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO) Suite course to first responders and emergency planners primarily to help prepare their jurisdiction to respond to potential hazardous materials incidents.

NCBRT Pilots Latest Course

Critical Decision Making for Complex Coordinated Attacks course lays the groundwork for responders across jurisdictions to mobilize quickly during a crisis.

Hands-On Learning at Its Best

NCBRT's Advanced Forensic Investigations for Hazardous Environments course brings real world techniques and latest equipment into the classroom.

NCBRT Offers Training Packages for National Special Security Events

The National Center for Biomedical Research and Training has been working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide packages of training in preparation for National Special Security Events (NSSE). Training is vital for agencies preparing for an NSSE, since the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has designated these nationally and internationally significant events as potential targets for terrorism and other criminal activity.