Letter From the Director Jeff Mayne

As we move past 2021 and into 2022, we are hopefully seeing the end of the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we must remain vigilant when facing existing threats and preparing for evolving, future threats.

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Facing Challenges

Jason Krause, Associate Director of Internal Operations and Plans

Facing Challenges

LSU NCBRT/ACE's 2021 year in review.

Expanding in 2021: Growth, Outreach, Impact

LSU NCBRT/ACE continued to expand our training and course subject matter to meet current needs and threats. We continue to lead in finding innovative ways to provide expert training throughout the world, utilizing virtual and remote technologies.

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Public Health

LSU NCBRT/ACE partnered with Louisiana's public health agencies to assist in the COVID-19 Vaccine roll out.


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International Training

During 2021, LSU NCBRT/ACE continued to provide assistance to many international partners.

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Homeland Security MicroCert

LSU Online & Continuing Education, in collaboration with LSU NCBRT/ACE, now offers the first-of-its-kind Homeland Security Specialist program.


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Impacting Our Own Community

LSU NCBRT/ACE has worked closely with many departments within the University to prepare for a multitude of threats. In August 2021, LSU NCBRT/ACE and LSU PD conducted an active shooter tabletop exercise for the athletics department and LSU leadership to test and prepare the school’s multi-agency coordination center for gamedays. LSU NCBRT/ACE has also assisted with crisis communication drills for the school’s Office of Communications & University Relations.

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Video Production Team Expands Horizons

The LSU NCBRT/ACE Media Production Team has added more state-of-the-art technology, expertise, and equipment for creating professional quality video and audio products. The team has expanded LSU NCBRT/ACE’s digital outreach to include subject matter that addresses the latest threats to public safety. To see a recent example, check out the Novichok Project which provides an informational video on Fourth Generation Nerve Agents.
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Department of Corrections

LSU NCBRT/ACE has received a one-year, cooperative agreement award from the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Institute of Corrections (NIC).

GSEM/LA Dept. of Ed

LSU NCBRT/ACE provides training and technical assistance to Local Education Agencies to help them develop and implement Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) for their schools.


Training in 2021: Impactful, Innovative, Accessible

LSU NCBRT/ACE faced the challenges of 2021 by rapidly transitioning to new virtual methods which allowed us to reach larger audiences that could not be reached before. LSU NCBRT/ACE delivered expert training via Zoom, Teams, webinars and other methods, giving participants from all over the country unprecedented access to information.

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LAFD Sampling Class

In March of 2021, LSU NCBRT conducted the PER-222 Sampling Training in Los Angeles for members of the Los Angeles Fire Department. The department was responding to numerous incidents of letters containing white powder being sent to departments and targets around the city.

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New Courses

In an effort to further expand access to our training to state, local, tribal and territorial emergency responders, LSU NCBRT/ACE offered several new courses to meet emergency response needs. Many of these were also offered in Spanish.

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Homegrown and 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, LSU NCBRT/ACE's new course is specifically centered on detecting extremist threats.

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Instructor Development

LSU NCBRT/ACE continues to enhance the skills of our experienced instructors through Instructor Development Workshops that emphasize the active, learner-centered style of delivery and student experience.

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Operation Allies Welcome

LSU NCBRT/ACE is assisting with training efforts to help Afghan allies who supported the United States during conflicts and their families and family members who are U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.
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New Mexico State Police

The New Mexico State Police needed to keep their officers certified, but in person training could not occur. Working with LSU NCBRT/ACE virtual training was planned and delivered to keep these officers certified and performing their sworn duties to the citizens of New Mexico.

Making a Difference

People are alive today because of LSU NCBRT/ACE training.
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International Impact

In addition to the work we do in the United States, LSU NCBRT/ACE has a number of programs to engage our international partners.

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Tribal Outreach

In 2021, LSU NCBRT/ACE increased its outreach and engagement with our tribal partners to reach underserved communities by hosting monthly, virtual Tribal Public Safety Dialogue Sessions focusing on emergency management issues with tribal officials as guest speakers.

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Strengthening: Building Towards the Future

2021 was defined by challenges as well as our successful, impactful responses to those challenges. As LSU NCBRT/ACE looks towards the future, we focus on diversity, inclusiveness and our devotion to excellence in our work towards a culture of resilience, preparedness, and response capabilities which are second to none.

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NIST Compliance

The NIST Special Publication (SP) 800 series comprises guidelines, recommendations, and reports of cybersecurity activities developed to address and support the security and privacy needs of government information and information systems.


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Flexibility

In 2021, LSU NCBRT/ACE began hosting national remote audience courses, allowing participants from different state, local, tribal and territorial areas to easily access training.

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Accessibility

In order to ensure that all responders receive the same, high-quality training, LSU NCBRT/ACE has made several steps in expanding accessibility across its platforms.

Participants Trained in FY 2021

Total: 37,224

  • Indirect
  • Mobile Instructor Led
  • Web-Based
  • Virtual Instructor Led
  • Just-In-Time Training

Just-In-Time Training

In 2021, LSU NCBRT/ACE expanded its just-in-time training with more webinars, videos and podcasts. These trainings ranged beyond COVID-19 and included topics like behavioral intervention teams, hurricane preparedness, building emergency action plans, extremism in the US, law enforcement mental health, and more.


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Podcast Audibles

8727

Webinar Downloads

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Video Views

Individuals Trained in 2021

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Annual Report Archive

2021 Accessible Report

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