Safeguard Iowa Partnership upcoming events

De-escalation/Active Threat Training - Private Sector Partner (07/07/2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

De-escalation/Active Threat Training - Private Sector Partner

Des Moines, IA

7 JUL 2026

11 AM - 1 PM

PER 346 Surveillance Detection for Bombing Prevention (08/04/2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

PER 346 Surveillance Detection for Bombing Prevention

Course Description: This training course provides public safety and security professionals fundamental knowledge and skills to recognize and respond appropriately to hostile surveillance at facilities and planned and unplanned events. Topics covered include: hostile operations, vulnerability assessment, hostile surveillance requirements, surveillance detection requirements and fundamentals, activity reporting & response and compromise & deployment.

Course Dates: 8/4/2026 through 8/6/2026 - (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)

Event Location/Address: Joint Forces Headquarters, SEOC, 6100 NW 78th Ave.
City and County: Johnston - Polk

Registration Information: You must use the link in the attachment to register. Seats are limited to 30; first come, first served.

Click this link to apply for the class: Click Here to Apply.
• Enter your FEMA SID and password.
• A CDP Training Registration System (TRS) application for 26N-0583 SD will open.
• Complete the required fields.
• Click the "Review and Submit Application Now" button.
Complete the application process by clicking the affirmation checkbox and providing your digital signature by entering your name and FEMA SID password.
(If you have trouble with the link, go to https://cdp.dhs.gov/students and enter 26N-0583 SD in the "Have a Promo Code?" box. You must enter the promo code exactly as it appears here to successfully apply).
Course Contact:

Iowa HSEM CIP Team
Iowa Dept. of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
6100 NW 78th Ave. | Johnston, IA 50131
CIP@iowa.gov
homelandsecurity.iowa.gov

Additional Information: 1) Ample parking is available. 2) Enter the first set of double doors on the right side of the front of the building. 3) Travel and meals will be on your own, adequate time will be provided. 4) Registrants must have a FEMA SID and follow the attached registration instructions.

MGT 416: Introduction to Continuity of Government Planning for Rural Jurisdictions (09/24/2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

MGT 416: Introduction to Continuity of Government Planning for Rural Jurisdictions

Registration is required through the RDPC website. Visit www.RuralTraining.org

Register no later than 2 weeks before the course date. A minimum of 20 registrations must be received by this date to ensure the class will be held.
FEMA S.I.D. REQUIRED.

MGT 416 is an 8-hour, DHS/FEMA-certified, tuition-free, planning
and management-level course. This course is designed to help
governmental officials and emergency responders in rural areas
with the development of continuity plans that will help officials
ensure essential governmental services remain functional across a
spectrum of emergencies. This course will expose participants to
the benefits of developing continuity of government plans for rural
communities with special focus on succession planning, delegation
of authority, redundant communications, and alternate facilities.

Location: Marshall County Sheriff's Office
Admin/Civil Building - Floor 3
2369 Jessup Avenue
Marshalltown, IA 50158

Sponsoring Agency: Marshall County Emergency Management
September 24, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Please register by September 9, 2026 11:59 PM
U.S. Citizenship required to attend.

Topics include (but not limited to):
• Develop or strengthen current continuity of operations plans
• Address resource needs
• Succession planning
• Plan for alternate communications
• Designate alternate facilities
• Authority delegation
• Identify critical equipment needs
• Ensure personnel are properly trained

Who Should Attend:
• All First Responders-especially Law Enforcement
• Governmental Administrative/Elected Officials
• Citizen/Community Volunteers
• Community Emergency Management Personnel
• Community Stakeholders