Welcome to the Stephenson National Center for Security Research and Training (SNCSRT) housed at Louisiana State University

The National Center for Security Research and Training will be re-named the Stephenson National Center for Security Research and Training (SNCSRT) in honor of Emmet and Toni Stephenson, long time supporters of the university.
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LSU has established the Stephenson National Center for Security Research and Training (SNCSRT) to coordinate efforts in security research and training. The University is currently a leader in providing training on anti-terrorism and counter-terrorism techniques and regularly supports projects initiated by state and federal law enforcement agencies. The purpose of the Center is:

• To establish a coordinated, university-based system to promote interaction and collaboration toward the common objectives of safety and security;
• Coordinate the activities of existing units that focus on security and emergency preparedness;
• Create a collaborative structure that incorporates faculty expertise; and
• Partner with private and public entities.

SNCSRT manages over $40 million of activities in 5 stand-alone security training organizations:

• Fire and Emergency Training Institute (FETI)
• Law Enforcement Online (LEO)
• National Center for Biomedical Research and Training (NCBRT)
• National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF)
• Stephenson Disaster Management Institute (SDMI)

SNCSRT provides the following services directly:

• Leadership and management
• Financial oversight and self audit guidance
• Grants and contracts assistance
• Human resource clearance
• Research program development

The Retail Industry Security Center (RISC) is an industry initiative being undertaken by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and the Stephenson National Center for Security Research and Training (SNCSRT), at Louisiana State University (LSU).

The RISC aims to provide the U.S. Mall and Retail industry with timely, relevant, and actionable intelligence on security and disruptive threat risks - including but not limited to business continuity issues arising from crime, protest groups, disruptive retail events (including for example flash mobs and sneaker launches), and terrorism.

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