In response to the recent demand for training pertaining to
counterterrorism and weapons of mass destruction, the Training
Division of the FBI has compiled the following list of web sites
that contain training opportunities available to federal, state,
and local law enforcement and emergency response personnel. Many
of these programs are federally funded and are offered free-of-charge
or at minimal cost. The Training Division has not evaluated the
content of all of these courses.
Bureau
of Justice Assistance Law Enforcement Training Database The BJA Training Database is a catalog of
all federally funded and supported training available to state
and local law enforcement officials. Each database listing includes
the training provider, a course description, eligibility criteria,
and contact information. Areas of training include terrorism,
intelligence, weapons of mass destruction, and cybercrime.
Federal
Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Training Programs
FLETC, located in Glynco, Georgia, provides training to new and
experienced federal, state, and local law enforcement officers.
US
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs Terrorism and Domestic
Preparedness Page
This page provides a listing
of resources available to law enforcement/emergency response
personnel relating to terrorism matters.
Law
Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Corrections Training Resources
(LECTR) Page
LECTR, which is sponsored by the National Institute of Justice, is a World
Wide Web based national repository of law enforcement, emergency management
(hazmat, fire, emergency medical, emergency management) and corrections
course announcements and training resources.
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The mission of the NDPO is to coordinate all federal efforts to assist
state and local emergency responders with planning, training, equipment,
and exercise needs necessary to respond to a weapon of mass destruction
(WMD) incident. The NDPO compendium of courses was designed to inform
state and local agencies of federal training that is available in the
area of weapons of mass destruction. These courses are all available to
state and local responders.
National Domestic Preparedness Office (NDPO) Compendium of State
Training Programs and Exercises Relating to Weapons of Mass Destruction
A compendium of state emergency management web sites. These sites contain
the most up-to-date information on state WMD training programs and exercises.
Domestic
Preparedness Campus, National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center
(NERRTC)
A free Internet-based course designed to give students a basic understanding
of domestic preparedness topics. These classes also serve as prerequisites
for advanced NERRTC training.
National
Fire Academy (NFA)
Through its courses and programs, the NFA works to enhance the ability
of fire and emergency services and allied professionals to deal more effectively
with fire and related emergencies.
Terrorism
Consequence Management Courses for Local Jurisdictions (FEMA)
Course materials from FEMA's Emergency Management Institute that are intended
to help senior local government officials prepare for and respond to terrorist
incidents.
Department
of Energy (DOE)/International Association of Fire Fighters'(IAFF) Training
for Radiation Emergencies
Training materials designed to provide needed information and a method
to train fire departments and other emergency responders who may be called
upon to respond to accidents involving radioactive materials along DOE
transportation corridors and routes.
Hands-On
CAMEO (Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations) Training
A course developed by Harvard University and the Environmental Protection
Agency's Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office.
The FBI has not had an opportunity to evaluate and assess all
of the material presented, and therefore cannot make any endorsement relative
to course content.
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