Congressman Mike Rogers announced today Congressman Peter King (NY), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, will visit the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) and Auburn Canine Detection Facility in Anniston on Thursday, November 10th.

The CDP opened in 1998 as a one-of-a-kind all-hazards training center. The facility offers training on a range of weapons from chemical to explosive giving first responders from all over the world a hands-on training experience.  “I am pleased to announce Chairman King’s visit to Anniston, and am looking forward to showing him many of the homeland security initiatives we have going on here in East Alabama,” Rogers said.

“The Center for Domestic Preparedness plays a key role in the training of our nation’s first responders,” said King. “I am pleased to have the opportunity to come to Alabama and see for myself the important role this facility provides for our nation’s homeland security.”

The CDP has been responsible for training first responders around the country, from those that helped this past April after the deadly tornadoes that devastated Alabama to the officer responsible for helping avert the Times Square incident in New York City last May.

Auburn University also trains explosive detection canines at a facility in Anniston used by the U.S. military, DHS and the U.S. Capitol Police.

“The CDP trains first responders from all over the globe at that facility, and all their employees do a great job. I deeply appreciate Chairman King’s visit and his ongoing support for helping foster the CDP’s growth and development,” Rogers added.

Rogers is a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee and Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security.
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