Prince George’s County Police Department Enhances Professional Development by Offering the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Training Series

For the last several years, the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) collaborated with the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) to enhance PGPD’s leadership training opportunities. Both organizations…

DARC Deep Dive | MDERS Staff Observe the Advanced Sniper Integration Course

26 Mar

DARC Deep Dive | MDERS Staff Observe the Advanced Sniper Integration Course

In November of 2023, four Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) Special Operations Division (SOD) personnel attended the Direct-Action Resource Center (DARC) Advanced Sniper Integration course (ASIC) in Little Rock,…

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center Tabletop: Initial Response and Unified Command to An Active Assailant

12 Mar

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center Tabletop: Initial Response and Unified Command to An Active Assailant

In recent years, medical facilities have experienced an uptick of threats and violent events.[1] Within this increased threat landscape, it is imperative that medical facilities and emergency response agencies jointly…

Algerian Delegation Explores MDERS Operations in Collaborative Exchange

13 Feb

Algerian Delegation Explores MDERS Operations in Collaborative Exchange

In November 2023, the World Trade Center Institute (WTCI) presented the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) with a unique opportunity to meet with a delegation from Algeria. The…

Enhancing Preparedness Through Innovative Training: Montgomery County Police Department Supervisor’s In-Service Tabletop Series

24 Jan

Enhancing Preparedness Through Innovative Training: Montgomery County Police Department Supervisor’s In-Service Tabletop Series

In a proactive approach to bolster the preparedness capabilities of the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) collaborated with MCPD representatives to develop…

Impacts of AI on Public Safety and the Homeland Security Enterprise | Benefits

10 Jan

Impacts of AI on Public Safety and the Homeland Security Enterprise | Benefits

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize the world. For as many threats as AI poses, it has the potential to create just as many benefits. This article is the third…

MDERS Staff Provide PATC Training at the USG Campus

18 Dec

MDERS Staff Provide PATC Training at the USG Campus

In October, the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) led two Public Access Trauma Care (PATC) training events at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG). The trainings provided instruction…

MDERS Steering Committee Members Convene to Elect New Officers and Showcase Response Capabilities

28 Nov

MDERS Steering Committee Members Convene to Elect New Officers and Showcase Response Capabilities

The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) conducted an in-person Steering Committee meeting to allow stakeholders and staff to reconvene after engaging in numerous virtual forums due to the…

Impacts of AI on Public Safety and the Homeland Security Enterprise | Threats and Challenges

03 Nov

Impacts of AI on Public Safety and the Homeland Security Enterprise | Threats and Challenges

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to change the world for the better, but it is not without risk. The director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Jen…

PGPD Rescue Task Force Train to Enhance Response Operations for Active Violence Incidents

19 Oct

PGPD Rescue Task Force Train to Enhance Response Operations for Active Violence Incidents

Over the last year, the Maryland-National Capital Emergency Response System (MDERS) has supported the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) and Prince George’s County Fire Department (PGFD) in their effort…