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| LSU Creates National Center For Security Research And Training The National Center for Security Research and Training combines the resources of LSU's Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program (ATAP) and the National Center for Biomedical Research and Training, which includes the Academy for Counter-Terrorist Education (ACE). The new center also brings together LSU's Law Enforcement Online (LEO) program, the Fire and Emergency Training Institute (FETI), and the Law Enforcement Training Program (LETP). The intent of the center is to capitalize on the programs and faculty experience within these units and to partner the University with private and public entities that share an interest in furthering knowledge and expertise in areas related to safety, security, and emergency preparedness. "LSU is a leader in this area, and bringing all of these units under one umbrella organization will allow us to do things that were not possible before," said Jim Fernandez, executive director of the center. "Each one of these units does a great job as a stand-alone program, and I know with all of us working together, the possibilities are endless." Fernandez was employed by LSU from 1991 until August 2002 in a number of different capacities and has returned to accept this new position with the center. "LSU has a number of existing departments and programs that are making significant contributions in research and training relevant to national security, safety, and emergency preparedness," LSU Chancellor Mark Emmert said. "Consolidating these programs within one center will create a nationally preeminent collection of expertise to address the critical issue of homeland security." Written by Kristine Calongne | University
Relations Related Links: National Center
for Biomedical Research and Training |
During
this time of terrorism, war, and heightened homeland security, LSU
has created a new center focused on national security research and
training. The center brings together the expertise of several existing
units on campus that deal with safety and security.
In
addition, the center works with the LSU Agricultural Center, the
LSU Medical Center, the LSU Law Center, the LSU School of Veterinary
Medicine, other institutions, and state and federal agencies to
coordinate training and research efforts. 
