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CPCC receives almost $600,000 in Congressional Awards
Funds to support cyber-security, computer forensics and integrated emergency response training
Recently, President Obama signed an omnibus spending bill that provides congressional funding for Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) totaling $595,000 to support computer forensics, cyber-security efforts and integrated emergency response training efforts during the 2009 fiscal year.
The following is a summary of the awards:
The following is a summary of the awards:
· American Academy of Applied Forensics - $500,000 from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) (NIJ Byrne Program)
Cyber-crime accounts for billions of dollars in economic losses and an incalculable toll on individual victims, particularly minors. This Federal appropriation will allow CPCC to develop training courses and curriculum in cyber-security (prevention) and computer forensics (investigation) for the region’s law enforcement and business sector. This Federal investment will expand the offerings available through CPCC’s American Academy for Applied Forensics and CPCC’s Information Technology (IT) program.
CPCC established the American Academy of Applied Forensics in 2001 to meet the region’s rapidly growing need for well-trained professionals in the field of crime scene investigation. Recognized as a national leader in workforce development, the College received a series of Congressional appropriations, secured by the North Carolina Congressional delegation led by Senators Jesse Helms and John Edwards and Representatives Sue Myrick and Mel Watt, to develop a state-of-the-art applied forensics program. As part of the three-year appropriations package, Congress appointed the National Institute of Justice to administer funding for the Academy and oversee its planning and development.
The goal of the Academy is to offer the most advanced and comprehensive applied forensics training available to law enforcement and medic and legal professionals (coroners, doctors, nurses, etc.) as well as investigative professionals. Today, AAAF provides a full range of in-service training in both general applied forensics and computer forensics. The offerings of the AAAF have recently been expanded in partnership with the CPCC’s IT program to offer a more comprehensive mix of state-of-the-art training (credit and non-credit) for incumbent law enforcement officers, IT curriculum students and incumbent financial services workers.. Courses in each area are taught by the nation’s leading forensic experts in state-of-the-art training laboratories and classrooms. The recently approved funding will allow CPCC to expand its offerings in cyber-security and computer forensics.
Cyber-crime accounts for billions of dollars in economic losses and an incalculable toll on individual victims, particularly minors. This Federal appropriation will allow CPCC to develop training courses and curriculum in cyber-security (prevention) and computer forensics (investigation) for the region’s law enforcement and business sector. This Federal investment will expand the offerings available through CPCC’s American Academy for Applied Forensics and CPCC’s Information Technology (IT) program.
CPCC established the American Academy of Applied Forensics in 2001 to meet the region’s rapidly growing need for well-trained professionals in the field of crime scene investigation. Recognized as a national leader in workforce development, the College received a series of Congressional appropriations, secured by the North Carolina Congressional delegation led by Senators Jesse Helms and John Edwards and Representatives Sue Myrick and Mel Watt, to develop a state-of-the-art applied forensics program. As part of the three-year appropriations package, Congress appointed the National Institute of Justice to administer funding for the Academy and oversee its planning and development.
The goal of the Academy is to offer the most advanced and comprehensive applied forensics training available to law enforcement and medic and legal professionals (coroners, doctors, nurses, etc.) as well as investigative professionals. Today, AAAF provides a full range of in-service training in both general applied forensics and computer forensics. The offerings of the AAAF have recently been expanded in partnership with the CPCC’s IT program to offer a more comprehensive mix of state-of-the-art training (credit and non-credit) for incumbent law enforcement officers, IT curriculum students and incumbent financial services workers.. Courses in each area are taught by the nation’s leading forensic experts in state-of-the-art training laboratories and classrooms. The recently approved funding will allow CPCC to expand its offerings in cyber-security and computer forensics.
· Center for Integrated Emergency Response Training (CIERT) - $95,000 from the Department of Education – Fund for the Improvement of Post Secondary Education
The Charlotte region’s emergency responders and public health workers serve more than 2 million citizens in the most densely populated region of the Carolinas. These emergency response professionals must be prepared to respond to complex crisis events that require a high level of collaboration.
This Federal appropriation will allow CPCC to develop training exercises and curriculum for public health workers and emergency responders. The training will utilize state-of-the-art, computer-based simulations of real-world crisis events that engages participants from across all emergency response professions.
Recently, the 16-county Charlotte Region has made great improvements in its emergency response preparedness and training, still most training occurs independently and without coordination and tracking. The establishment of the CIERT will create a regional model that delivers integrated emergency responder training especially events.
The Charlotte region’s emergency responders and public health workers serve more than 2 million citizens in the most densely populated region of the Carolinas. These emergency response professionals must be prepared to respond to complex crisis events that require a high level of collaboration.
This Federal appropriation will allow CPCC to develop training exercises and curriculum for public health workers and emergency responders. The training will utilize state-of-the-art, computer-based simulations of real-world crisis events that engages participants from across all emergency response professions.
Recently, the 16-county Charlotte Region has made great improvements in its emergency response preparedness and training, still most training occurs independently and without coordination and tracking. The establishment of the CIERT will create a regional model that delivers integrated emergency responder training especially events.
North Carolina Congressional members, including Representative Sue Myrick and former Representative Robin Hayes, played a critical role in securing these appropriations.
“This funding will help support our city’s local law enforcement and emergency response teams, helping Charlotte boast better communities where residents can safely live, work and play,” states Dr. Tony Zeiss, President of CPCC. “CPCC has become a leader in forensic training, cybercrime and emergency response training. Thanks to the hard work of our elected officials and educational leaders, the College will be able to continue its tradition of providing quality programs that build a stronger, more robust workforce.”
CPCC is the largest community college in North Carolina, offering 100 degree and certification programs, customized corporate training, market-focused continuing education, and special interest classes. CPCC is academically, financially and geographically accessible to all citizens of Mecklenburg County. In 2002, the National Alliance of Business named CPCC the Community College of the Year for its response to the workforce and technology needs of local employers and job seekers through innovative educational and training strategies.
CPCC is the largest community college in North Carolina, offering 100 degree and certification programs, customized corporate training, market-focused continuing education, and special interest classes. CPCC is academically, financially and geographically accessible to all citizens of Mecklenburg County. In 2002, the National Alliance of Business named CPCC the Community College of the Year for its response to the workforce and technology needs of local employers and job seekers through innovative educational and training strategies.
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This release prepared by Mallory Benz, 704.330.6613. An archive of CPCC news releases is at http://www.cpcc.edu/college-news.