Recent News
LSU NCBRT/ACE to Offer New, DHS-Certified Course on Domestic Violent Extremism
Acts of homegrown and domestic violent extremism have been on the rise over the last decade. In order to prepare state, local, tribal and territorial responders to defend their communities from these threats, Louisiana State University's National Center for Biomedical Research and Training/Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education, or LSU NCBRT/ACE, is preparing to launch a new course later this year that is specifically centered on detecting extremist threats.
LSU NCBRT/ACE Delivers Preparedness Presentations to US Virgin Islands School Safety Personnel
In February, subject matter experts from Louisiana State University’s National Center for Biomedical Research and Training/Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education (LSU NCBRT/ACE) delivered emergency preparedness presentations on a wide variety of manmade and natural threats for the school system of the United States Virgin Islands, or USVI, to the schools’ safety and security monitors.
Fundamentals of Criminal Intelligence Course Goes Virtual
This awareness-level course presents participants with the core capabilities required for intelligence personnel from an all-crimes, all-hazards perspective. It encompasses traditional crimes, domestic and international acts of terrorism, and other potential crises. This course introduces entry-level intelligence personnel to intelligence and distinguishes between intelligence and information. Among the topics covered are the Intelligence Community, responsibilities of intelligence personnel, and goals and uses of criminal intelligence products.
LSU NCBRT/ACE Marks Six Months of Tribal Public Safety Dialogue Sessions
As part of its efforts to build upon its relationships with tribal nations and tribal emergency responders, LSU NCBRT/ACE has begun hosting monthly, virtual Tribal Public Safety Dialogue Sessions.
LSU NCBRT/ACE Training Reaches Underserved Communities in Oklahoma
LSU’s National Center for Biomedical Research and Training/Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education (NCBRT/ACE) is using its training to give emergency responders in Oklahoma the tools to benefit their own communities.
Several LSU NCBRT/ACE DHS-Certified Courses Now Available in Spanish, More Available Soon
LSU’s National Center for Biomedical Research and Training/Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education (LSU NCBRT/ACE) serves the national and international emergency response communities, in both the public and private sector. In order to further expand our expert level training and materials to reach as many emergency responders as possible, some in-demand LSU NCBRT/ACE courses will now be offered in Spanish.
LSU NCBRT/ACE Chosen for Department of Justice Cooperative Agreement Award
The LSU National Center for Biomedical Research and Training/Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education (LSU NCBRT/ACE) has received a one-year, $99,985 cooperative agreement award from the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Institute of Corrections.
LSU NCBRT/ACE Podcast Featured by The National Sheriff's Association
On September 21, the LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast began a five-episode series focusing on the unique perspective of women in law enforcement. Since the Women in Law Enforcement series began, our first episode has been featured by the National Sheriffs' Association.
Tribal Public Safety Dialogue Session to be Held October 26th
LSU NCBRT/ACE invites you to join in a series of free and virtual public safety conversations for and with tribal citizens and emergency responders.
Tribal Public Safety Dialogue Session to be Held July 27th
LSU NCBRT/ACE invites you to join in a series of free and virtual public safety conversations for and with tribal citizens and emergency responders.