Initial Officer Response to Death Scenes

HOSTED BY THE NORTHERN YORK COUNTY REGIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT

1 Regional Way
York, PA 17404

A two-day seminar for patrol personnel who are first to be dispatched or sent to a scene where the death of a person has taken place, whether by accident, injury, homicide, suicide, or other means. The program will offer a broad overview of the officer’s role and activities at such scenes and stress the procedures necessary for proper action until those with specific skills to handle the situation arrive. Topics include:

(1) Definition and consideration of the responsibilities of the first officer on the scene

(2) Assessing the situation

(3) Initial identification and interviews of victims, suspects, and witnesses

(4) Proper recording of the situation and pertinent events of the incident

(5) Protecting and collecting crime scene evidence or other data

(6) Notify supervisors and other departmental staff of the scene situation.

DATE/LOCATION/TIME:

October 19th -20th, 2026

Northern York County Regional Police Dept.
1 Regional Way
York, PA 17404

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily

REGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person. 

Enroll two agency personnel at $295 per person, and the third person is enrolled at half-price ($147.50) OR enroll three agency personnel at $295 per person, and the fourth person is enrolled free.

REGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:

Complete the attached registration form and return it, along with your check or purchase order, no later than October 11, 2026. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or order number to 304-381-2084. If you register by fax, call 681-285-0830 or email info@benchmarkproseminars.com to confirm receipt. MasterCard and VISA accepted for payment. Call 681-285-0830 to register by telephone. Credit card payments are available at paypal.me/benchmarkseminars.