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The first program is focused on the types of body fluids and their collection and analysis. \nTopics covered during this session include: \n(1) Scientific basis of body fluid examination \n(2) Blood and bloodstains and their collection \n(3) Seminal stains \n(4) Other types of fluids\, such as saliva\, urine\, and fecal matter \n(5) Fingerprint recovery and preservation. \nThe second day provides discussion in this segment to include: \n(1) Trace evidence associated with clothing \n(2) Recovery of the clothing of the victim \n(3) Cloth fragments and impressions \n(4) Threads \n(5) Fibers \n(6) Hair \n(7) Soils\, rocks\, minerals\, and debris \n  \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nFebruary 26-27\, 2026 \nUniversity of Maryland Police Department Training Room\n7147 51st Avenue\nCollege Park\, MD 20742 \n8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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. \n\nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than February 18\, 2026. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or purchase order number to 252-637-4833. If you register by fax\, please call 681-285-0830 or email info@benchmarkproseminars.com to confirm receipt. MasterCard and Visa are accepted for payment. Call 681-285-0830 to register by telephone. Credit card payments are available at paypal.me/benchmarkseminars. \n  \n\n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/basic-crime-scene-processing/ LOCATION:University of Maryland Police Department Training Room\, 7569 Baltimore Avenue\, College Park\, MD\, 20742\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/crime-scene-do-not-cross-signage-923681-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20251016T131336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T131336Z UID:2069-1770021000-1770136200@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Call Taker/Dispatcher Critical Incident - Active Shooter DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAINING ROOM \n7569 Baltimore Ave.\nCollege Park\, MD \nDesigned to improve the skills of call-takers and dispatchers needed to deal with life-threatening emergencies\, crimes-in-progress calls\, officer-in-trouble\, and other situations in which immediate officer dispatch to the scene is necessary. Topics include: \n(1) History of the active shooter and how they have evolved \n(2) Active shooter vs hostage situation – how to know the difference and what to do for both \n(3) Case studies of actual incidents \n(4) …But I only have one officer” scenarios \n(5) Planning and pre-planning \n\nINSTRUCTOR:\nMiles Turner\nCommunication Center Supervisor\nRet. Virginia State Police\, Richmond\, VA \n \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nFebruary 2-3\, 2026 \nUniversity of Maryland Police Department Training Room\n7147 51st Avenue\nCollege Park\, MD 20742 \n8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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. \n\nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than January 23\, 2026. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or purchase order number to 252-637-4833. If you register by fax\, please call 681-285-0830 or email info@benchmarkproseminars.com to confirm receipt. MasterCard and Visa are accepted for payment. Call 681-285-0830 to register by telephone. Credit card payments are available at paypal.me/benchmarkseminars. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/call-taker-dispatcher-critical-incident-active-shooter/ LOCATION:University of Maryland Police Department Training Room\, 7569 Baltimore Avenue\, College Park\, MD\, 20742\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/selective-focus-photo-of-man-in-official-shirt-sitting-in-2451645-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20250708T171027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T140044Z UID:2015-1765182600-1765211400@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:West Virginia Police Records Management - Understanding and Compliance to the Rules DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE BERKELEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE \n510 S. Raleigh\nStreet Martinsburg\, WV 25401 \nExplicitly designed for West Virginia law enforcement personnel\, sworn or civilian\, assigned to the records unit within their agency. The focus of the course will be on maintaining records efficiently and in compliance with West Virginia laws and regulations. Topics covered include\, but will not be limited to: \n(1) Dealing with the public in terms of both public and exempt-type records\n(2) Copying of records\n(3) Laws and statutes to follow regarding the handling of your agency’s records\n(4) Resources available regarding the interpretation of applicable laws\n(5) Applicable and permissible fees\n(6) Handling sealed and/or expunged records\n(7) Rules and regulations regarding retention and destruction in compliance with West Virginia guidelines \nThe program will also assist new records personnel to become acquainted with the options available to them to make their job easier and less stressful. \nINSTRUCTOR: \nEdward Preston\, Chief Operating Officer – Benchmark Professional\, Chief of Police\n(Ret) Morgantown PD\, Chief of Staff (Ret)\, New Bern PD\, BS CJA JD \n  \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nDecember 8th\, 2025 \nBerkeley County Sheriff’s Office \n510 S. Raleigh\nStreet Martinsburg\, WV 25401 \n8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $50 per person.  \n\nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than December 1st\, 2025. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or purchase order number to 252-637-4833. If you register by fax\, please call 681-285-0830 or email info@benchmarkproseminars.com to confirm receipt. MasterCard and Visa are accepted for payment. Call 681-285-0830 to register by telephone. Credit card payments are available at paypal.me/benchmarkseminars. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($50 flat fee)\n \n \n Attendee Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n $50 Per Attendee\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/west-virginia-police-records-management-understanding-and-compliance-to-the-rules/ LOCATION:Berkeley County Sherrif’s Office\, 510 S. Raleigh Street\, Martinsburg\, WV\, 25401\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/batch-books-document-education-357514.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20250929T140319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T140354Z UID:2059-1763368200-1763658000@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:First Line Supervision & Leadership Development DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE UPSHUR COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE \n38 W. Main Street\nBuckhannon\, WV 26201 \nFirst Line Supervision\nThis seminar provides an extensive focus on skills and techniques that new unit supervisors might utilize in their day-to-day functions. It is designed for officers with little or no supervisory training who require a program of study to oversee their unit’s operations effectively. Topics include: \n(1) Supervision as a management tool \n(2) Interpersonal communications \n(3) Motivation and leadership skills \n(4) Aspects and models for team building \n(5) Performance appraisal \n(6) Role of the supervisor as trainer and coach \n(7) Use of discipline as an essential supervisory tool \n(8) Employees with problems and problem employees \n(9) Supervising officers from various backgrounds \n(10) Handling critical incidents within and outside the unit \n(11) Conflict resolution. \n  \nLeadership Development\nThis seminar is designed to enhance the leadership skills of police officers and prepare them for influential leadership roles within law enforcement organizations. Participants will be able to: \n(1) Provide officers with the necessary knowledge and tools to develop individual leadership skills. \n(2) Implement knowledge\, skills\, and abilities developed during the instructional period to lead teams and increase teamwork. \n(3) Prepare the officer to respond to critical incidents. \n(4) Improve critical decision-making skills. \n(5) Develop and promote a positive organizational culture. \n  \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nNovember 17-20\, 2025 \nUpshur County Sheriff’s Office\n38 W. Main St.\nBuckhannon\, WV \n8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily. \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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. \n\nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than November 10\, 2025. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or purchase order number to 252-637-4833. If you register by fax\, please call 681-285-0830 or email info@benchmarkproseminars.com to confirm receipt. MasterCard and Visa are accepted for payment. Call 681-285-0830 to register by telephone. Credit card payments are available at paypal.me/benchmarkseminars. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/first-line-supervision-uphsurcounty/ LOCATION:Upshur County Sheriff’s Office\, 38 W. Main Street\, Buckhannon\, WV\, 26201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pexels-kindel-media-7714726-scaled-e1696861020813.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20250407T135035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T135035Z UID:1995-1763368200-1763483400@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Communications Center Supervisor - Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE \n201 Town View Road\, Ripley\, WV \nA seminar for public safety and communication center supervisors- especially those with less than three years of experience who want to improve their leadership skills. Participants will explore techniques they need to promote high performance\, cooperation\, and job satisfaction among their communication center workers. By the conclusion of the seminar\, participants should understand: \n(1) Supervisory principles and how they can be applied to public safety and communication centers.\n(2) Traits and practices of successful supervisors.\n(3) Techniques for applying supervisory principles to their work environments.\n(4) Practices to limit legal liabilities in communication centers.\n(5) Techniques for improving communication center standard operations procedures.\n(6) Supervisory responsibilities for equipment and facilities. \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nNovember 17-18\, 2025 \nJackson County Sheriff’s Office Training Center\n201 Town View Road\nRipley\, WV\n \n8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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. \n  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than November 10\, 2025. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or order number to 252-637-4833. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/communications-center-supervisor-jackson-co-sheriffs-office/ LOCATION:Jackson County\, WV Sheriff’s Office Training Center\, 201 Town View Road\, Ripley\, WV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/selective-focus-photo-of-man-in-official-shirt-sitting-in-2451645-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20250407T161246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T161246Z UID:2004-1762417800-1762533000@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Mentoring New or Underachieving Officers - Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE \n201 Town View Road\, Ripley\, WV \nThis seminar is designed specifically for officers and supervisors assigned to mentoring a new or underachieving employee or trainee. There are a variety of challenges in ensuring all efforts are undertaken to ensure a productive employee for the agency. This program will consider some basic principles and applications that might be utilized in mentoring/counseling employees to enhance their assigned roles. Topics include: \n(1) Recognizing employees needing mentoring before it is too late.\n(2) Understanding the role of a mentor\, including planning\, organizing\, directing\, implementing\, and evaluating activities.\n(3) An overview of effective counseling techniques.\n(4) Adult learning principles\, including using auditory\, visual\, and kinesthetic.\n(5) Essential skills that mentors must have: strong interpersonal skills\, team-building abilities\, and communication skills.\n(6) An overview of proper documentation necessary during the mentoring phase.\n(7) How to effectively deal with different generations of employees. \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME: \nNovember 6-7\, 2025 \nJackson County Sheriff’s Office Training Center\n201 Town View Road\nRipley\, WV\n \n8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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. \n  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than October 31\, 2025. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or order number to 252-637-4833. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/mentoring-new-or-underachieving-officers-jackson-co-sheriffs-office/ LOCATION:Jackson County\, WV Sheriff’s Office Training Center\, 201 Town View Road\, Ripley\, WV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pexels-kindel-media-7714726-scaled-e1696861020813.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20250407T134407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T131356Z UID:1989-1762158600-1762272000@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Suicide Caller Seminar - Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE \n201 Town View Road\, Ripley\, WV \nDesigned to improve the skills of call-takers and dispatchers needed to deal with life-threatening emergencies\, crimes-in-progress calls\, officer-in-trouble\, and other situations in which immediate officer dispatch to the scene is necessary. Topics include: \n(1) Roles and responsibilities of the telecommunicator.\n(2) The basics of gathering information.\n(3) How to prepare for\, gather\, and dispatch information to field personnel during natural and man-made disasters.\n(4) Officer safety issues.\n(5) Suicide and crisis negotiations for the telecommunicator.\n(6) Handling personal stress when these situations occur. \n  \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nNovember 3-4 2025 \nJackson County Sheriff’s Office Training Center\n201 Town View Road\nRipley\, WV\n \n8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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. \n  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than October 27\, 2025. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or order number to 252-637-4833. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/suicide-caller-seminar-jackson-co-sheriffs-office/ LOCATION:Jackson County\, WV Sheriff’s Office Training Center\, 201 Town View Road\, Ripley\, WV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/selective-focus-photo-of-man-in-official-shirt-sitting-in-2451645-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20250407T134726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T134726Z UID:1992-1761208200-1761321600@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Basic Call-Takers/Dispatchers Techniques and Procedures - Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE \n201 Town View Road\, Ripley\, WV \nThis program will assist the participant in focusing on critical areas and problems associated with communication center call-taking and dispatching. Efforts will be spent looking at the specific communication center environment and discussing the unique skills and techniques required of personnel engaged in these functions and fulfilling their duties. Special skills and techniques and the necessary attributes for communication center personnel will be discussed. By the conclusion of the program\, participants should have a better understanding of: \n(1) Role of communications in public safety.\n(2) Communication center environment: staffing\, stress\, and personal rewards.\n(3) Ethics and integrity in communications.\n(4) Call-taker roles and responsibilities–accountability to community and department.\n(5) Telephone techniques and CAD entries.\n(6) Challenges of language barriers\, including foreign\, slang\, and cultural differences.\n(7) Dispatcher roles and responsibilities regarding community needs and officer safety.\n(8) Keys to effective communication for the radio operator.\n(9) Radio language: code and professional demeanor.\n(10) Effective pre-arrival instructions.\n(11) Liability issues for the call-taker and radio operator. \n  \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nOctober 23-24\, 2025 \nJackson County Sheriff’s Office Training Center\n201 Town View Road\nRipley\, WV\n \n8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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. \n  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than October 15\, 2025. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or order number to 252-637-4833. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/basic-call-takers-dispatchers-techniques-and-procedures-jackson-co-sheriffs-office/ LOCATION:Jackson County\, WV Sheriff’s Office Training Center\, 201 Town View Road\, Ripley\, WV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/selective-focus-photo-of-man-in-official-shirt-sitting-in-2451645-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20250407T160529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T161508Z UID:1998-1759998600-1760113800@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Officer Involved Incident Seminar - Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE \n201 Town View Road\, Ripley\, WV \nA two-day seminar for staff and officers involved in the officer-involved incident and/ or shooting investigation. The program is ideal for those who have taken the previously offered “Internal Affairs Investigation” seminar. It goes beyond that program’s content to explore in-depth vital aspects and topics concerned explicitly with immediacy and scrutiny of incidents involving officers. Topics include: \n(1) Pre-Incident Preparations\n(2) Incident Scene Procedures\n(3) Post-Incident Investigations\n(4) Officer Mental Health and Wellness\n(5) Media Relations\n(6) Final Review (Policy/Training/Discipline) \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nOctober 9-10\, 2025 \nJackson County Sheriff’s Office Training Center\n201 Town View Road\nRipley\, WV\n \n8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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. \n  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than October 2\, 2025. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or order number to 252-637-4833. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/officer-involved-incident-seminar-jackson-co-sheriffs-office/ LOCATION:Jackson County\, WV Sheriff’s Office Training Center\, 201 Town View Road\, Ripley\, WV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/crime-scene-do-not-cross-signage-923681-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20250624T143025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T143412Z UID:2009-1759998600-1760027400@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:West Virginia Police Records Management Seminar DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE BRIDGEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT \nBenedum Civic Center\n164 W Main St. Bridgeport\, WV 26330 \nDesigned specifically for West Virginia law enforcement personnel\, sworn or civilian\, assigned to the records unit within their agency. The focus of the course will relate to the maintenance of records in an efficient manner and in compliance with West Virginia laws and regulations. Topics covered include\, but will not be limited to: \n(1) Dealing with the public in terms of both public and exempt type records\n(2) Copying of records\n(3) Laws and statutes to follow in regard to the handling of your agency’s records\n(4) Resources available regarding interpretation of applicable laws\n(5) Applicable and permissible fees\n(6) Handling sealed and/or expunged records\n(7) Rules and regulations regarding retention and destruction in compliance with West Virginia guidelines. \nThe program will also assist new records personnel to become acquainted with the options available to them to make their job easier and less stressful. \nINSTRUCTOR:\nEdward Preston\, BS CJA JD\nChief Operating Officer – Benchmark Professional\nChief of Police (Ret) Morgantown PD\nChief of Staff (Ret) New Bern PD \n  \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \n October 9th\, 2025 \nBenedum Civic Center\n164 W Main St. Bridgeport\, WV 26330 \n8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $50 per person.  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than October 2nd\, 2025. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or order number to 252-637-4833. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($50 flat fee)\n \n \n Attendee Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n $50 Per Attendee\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/west-virginia-police-records-management-seminar/ LOCATION:Benedum Civic Center Hosted by the Bridgeport Police Dept.\, 164 W Main St.\, Bridgeport\, WV\, 26330\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/batch-books-document-education-357514.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251009 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20250407T160902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T160902Z UID:2001-1759708800-1759967999@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Arrest\, Search\, Seizure - Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE \n201 Town View Road\, Ripley\, WV \nThis three-day seminar is designed specifically for law enforcement personnel and Fire Marshals tasked with making warranted and warrantless seizures\, arrests\, and searches and preparing search warrants. Instructor presentations\, practical exercises\, and scenario presentations will help students understand their abilities\, skills\, and limitations in various situations. Topics include: \n(1) Jurisdiction\n(2) Investigative Stops\n(3) Probable Cause\n(4) Arrest with and without a Warrant\n(5) Searches with and without a Warrant\n(6) Pretextual Arrests/Stops/Seizure\n(7) A practical exercise requiring the preparation of a search warrant \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nOctober 6-8\, 2025 \nJackson County Sheriff’s Office Training Center\n201 Town View Road\nRipley\, WV \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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. \n  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than October 1\, 2025. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or order number to 252-637-4833. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/arrest-search-seizure-jackson-co-sheriffs-office/ LOCATION:Jackson County\, WV Sheriff’s Office Training Center\, 201 Town View Road\, Ripley\, WV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/pexels-sunyu-kim-3042058-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20250324T133802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T133846Z UID:1965-1758529800-1758645000@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Call Taker/Dispatcher Critical Incident Management - Jackson Co. DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE \n201 Town View Road\, Ripley\, WV \nDesigned to improve the skills of call-takers and dispatchers needed to deal with life-threatening emergencies\, crimes-in-progress calls\, officer-in-trouble\, and other situations in which immediate officer dispatch to the scene is necessary. Topics include: \n(1) Roles and responsibilities of the telecommunication \n(2) The basics of gathering information \n(3) How to prepare for\, gather\, and dispatch information to field personnel during natural and man-made disasters \n(4) Officer safety issues \n(5) Suicide and crisis negotiations for the telecommunication \n(6) Handling personal stress when these situations occur \n  \nINSTRUCTOR:\nMiles Turner\nCommunication Center Supervisor\nRet.\, Virginia State Police\nRichmond\, Virginia. \n  \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nSeptember 22-23\, 2025 \nJackson County Sheriff’s Office\n201 Town View Road\nRipley\, WV\n \n8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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. \n  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than September 14\, 2025. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or order number to 252-637-4833. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/call-taker-dispatcher-critical-incident-management-jackson-co/ LOCATION:Jackson County\, WV Sheriff’s Office Training Center\, 201 Town View Road\, Ripley\, WV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/selective-focus-photo-of-man-in-official-shirt-sitting-in-2451645-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20250324T135106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T140102Z UID:1972-1757579400-1757694600@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:K-9 Unit Management - Jackson Co. DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE \n201 Town View Road\, Ripley\, WV \nFor law enforcement\, corrections\, military\, and commercial security managers who oversee K-9 Units. The program is especially valuable for those with limited K-9 management training who want to improve the operational capability of their units. The program will introduce participants to various aspects of implementing and/or supplementing and establishing oversight and management of the K-9 unit. Topics include: \n(1) The purpose and process of establishing and augmenting a K-9 unit \n(2) Identifying issues that should be included in a comprehensive K-9 policy \n(3) Various key legal issues regarding the implementation and use of K-9 units \n(4) Procedures and record-keeping processes \n(5) Procedures for effective personnel selection \n(6) The use of outside consultants for personnel and manwork training \n(7) The need to promote the program within the community \n(8) Medical issues and health maintenance of K-9s \n(9) Methods and means of dog selection \n(10) Basic supervisory and management techniques of the K-9 Unit \n(11) Field use of K-9s. \n  \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nSeptember 11-12\, 2025 \nJackson County Sheriff’s Office Training Center\n201 Town View Road\nRipley\, WV\n \n8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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. \n  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than September 8\, 2025. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or order number to 252-637-4833. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/k-9-unit-management-jackson-co/ LOCATION:Jackson County\, WV Sheriff’s Office Training Center\, 201 Town View Road\, Ripley\, WV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/k9-seminar.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20250220T161604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T161614Z UID:1524-1757320200-1757435400@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:K9 Unit Management - Beckley Police Dept. DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE BECKLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT \n501 Neville Street\, Beckley\, WV 25801 \nFor law enforcement\, corrections\, military\, and commercial security managers who oversee K-9 Units. The program is especially valuable for those with limited K-9 management training who want to improve the operational capability of their units. The program will introduce participants to various aspects of implementing and/or supplementing and establishing oversight and management of the K-9 unit. Topics include: \n(1) The purpose and process of establishing and augmenting a K-9 unit \n(2) Identifying issues that should be included in a comprehensive K-9 policy \n(3) Various key legal issues regarding the implementation and use of K-9 units \n(4) Procedures and record-keeping processes \n(5) Procedures for effective personnel selection \n(6) Use of outside consultants for personnel and manwork training \n(7) The need to promote the program within the community \n(8) Medical issues and health maintenance of K-9s \n(9) Methods and means of dog selection \n(10) Basic supervisory and management techniques of the K-9 Unit \n(11) Field use of K-9s. \n  \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nSeptember 8-9\, 2025 \nBeckley Police Dept.\n501 Neville St.\nBeckley\, WV 25801 \n8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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. \n  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than September 1\, 2025. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/k9-unit-management-beckley-police-dept/ LOCATION:Beckley Police Department\, 501 Neville St\, Beckley\, WV\, 25801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/k9-seminar.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20250324T134614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T134614Z UID:1969-1756110600-1756312200@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Advanced Crime Scene Processing - Jackson Co. DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE \n201 Town View Road\, Ripley\, WV \nThis is a three-day program that pays attention to body fluids and traces evidence. The program is focused on the types of body fluids and their collection and analysis. Topics covered during this session include: \n(1) Scientific basis of body fluid examination \n(2) Blood and bloodstains and their collection \n(3) Seminal stains \n(4) Other types of fluids\, such as saliva\, urine\, and fecal matter \n(5) Fingerprint recovery and preservation. \nThere will be a lecture-discussion in this segment to include: \n(1) Trace evidence associated with clothing \n(2) Recovery of the clothing of the victim \n(3) Cloth fragments and impressions \n(4) Threads \n(5) Fibers \n(6) Hair \n(7) Soils\, rocks\, minerals\, and debris \n \nStudents will then apply the concepts learned in the classroom and process three (3) separate crime scenes as if they were preparing a case. \nStudents will be provided basic crime scene materials but are encouraged to bring their own materials that they are familiar with using or utilized by their individual departments. \n  \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nAugust 25-27\, 2025 \nJackson County Sheriff’s Office\n201 Town View Road\nRipley\, WV\n \n8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $395 per person.  \nEnroll two agency personnel at $395 per person\, and the third person is enrolled at half-price ($197.50) OR enroll three agency personnel at $395 per person\, and the fourth person is enrolled free. \n  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than August 18\, 2025. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or order number to 304-637-4833. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($395 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/advanced-crime-scene-processing-jackson-co/ LOCATION:Jackson County\, WV Sheriff’s Office Training Center\, 201 Town View Road\, Ripley\, WV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/crime-scene-do-not-cross-signage-923681-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20250220T162514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T162514Z UID:1527-1755505800-1755621000@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Field Narcotics Investigation Seminar - Beckley Police Dept. DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE BECKLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT \n501 Neville Street\, Beckley\, WV 25801 \nThis course will focus on proper investigative and detection techniques for Patrol Officers and newly assigned Street Crimes Unit Officers to detect and investigate controlled substance violations encountered during street patrol.  The course will focus on the three primary situations where officers will most likely encounter narcotic violations (Field Encounters\, Traffic Stops\, and Surveillance Activity). Specific Topics covered will be: \n(1) Constitutionality\n(2) Tactical Communication\n(3) Tactical Operations\n(4) Contraband Identification\n(5) Sources of Information\n(6) Field Interview and Interrogation \n  \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nAugust 18-19\, 2025 \nBeckley Police Dept.\n501 Neville St.\nBeckley\, WV 25801 \n8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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. \n  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than August 11\, 2025. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or order number to 252-637-4833. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/field-narcotics-investigation-seminar-beckley-police-dept/ LOCATION:Beckley Police Department\, 501 Neville St\, Beckley\, WV\, 25801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/man-wearing-black-officer-uniform-1464230.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20250324T135538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T140007Z UID:1975-1754296200-1754411400@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Management of Criminal Investigations - Jackson Co. DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE \n201 Town View Road\, Ripley\, WV \nThis two-day program is dedicated to new investigations unit supervisors or those personnel preparing to transition from a patrol operations supervisory position to one supervising detectives and investigators. Topics covered during this session include: \n(1) Identifying the difference in the roles of a uniformed operations supervisor and an investigation unit supervisor. \n(2)  Understanding of the importance of case assignment and review. \n(3) Principles of case management and follow-up. \n(4) Principles of applying leadership and management techniques where appropriate.  \n(5) Necessities of major case investigations. \n(6) Measurement of investigative personnel’s performance during field operations.  \n(7) Common pitfalls and how to avoid them during investigative operations.  \n(8) Monitoring investigative squad personnel’s activities to maintain high-performance levels. \n  \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nAugust 4-5\, 2025 \nJackson County Sheriff’s Office Training Center\n201 Town View Road\nRipley\, WV\n \n8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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. \n  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than July 28\, 2025. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/management-of-criminal-investigations-jackson-co/ LOCATION:Jackson County\, WV Sheriff’s Office Training Center\, 201 Town View Road\, Ripley\, WV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pexels-kindel-media-7714759-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20250319T145227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T145227Z UID:1962-1753345800-1753461000@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:First Line Supervision - Jackson Co Sheriff's Office Training Center DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TRAINING CENTER \n201 Town View Rd Ripley WV \nThis seminar extensively focuses on skills and techniques that new unit supervisors might utilize daily. It is designed for officers with little or no supervisory training who need such a program of study to oversee their unit’s operation effectively. Topics include: \n(1) Supervision as a management tool \n(2) Interpersonal communications \n3) Motivation and leadership skills \n(4) Aspects and models for team building \n(5) Performance appraisal \n(6) The role of the supervisor as trainer and coach \n(7) Use of discipline as a crucial supervisory tool \n(8) Employees with problems and problem employees \n(9) Supervising officers from various backgrounds \n(10) Handling critical incidents within and outside the unit \n(11) Conflict resolution \n\nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nJuly 24th – 25th \, 2025 \nJackson County Sheriff’s Office Training Center\n201 Town View Rd\nRipley WV \n8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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. \n  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than June 12th\, 2025. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/first-line-supervision-jackson-co-sheriffs-office-training-center/ LOCATION:Jackson County\, WV Sheriff’s Office Training Center\, 201 Town View Road\, Ripley\, WV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pexels-kindel-media-7714726-scaled-e1696861020813.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20250220T161021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T161021Z UID:1521-1753086600-1753201800@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Mentoring New or Underachieving Officers - Beckley Police Dept. DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE BECKLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT \n501 Neville Street\, Beckley\, WV 25801 \nThis seminar is designed specifically for officers and supervisors assigned to mentoring a new or underachieving employee or trainee. There are a variety of challenges in ensuring all efforts are undertaken to ensure a productive employee for the agency. This program will consider some basic principles and applications that might be utilized in mentoring/counseling employees to enhance their assigned roles. Topics include: \n(1) recognizing employees in need of mentoring before it is too late; \n(2) understanding the role of a mentor\, including planning\, organizing\, directing\, implementing\, and evaluating activities \n(3) overview of effective counseling techniques \n(4) adult learning principles\, including the use of auditory\, visual\, and kinesthetic \n(5) essential skills that mentors must have\, which include strong interpersonal skills\, team-building abilities\, and communication skills \n(6) overview of proper documentation necessary during the mentoring phase \n(7) how to effectively deal with different generations of employees \n\nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nJuly 21-22\, 2025 \nBeckley Police Dept.\n501 Neville St.\nBeckley\, WV 25801 \n8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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. \n  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than July 14\, 2025. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or order number to 252-637-4833. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/mentoring-new-or-underachieving-officers-beckley-police-dept/ LOCATION:Beckley Police Department\, 501 Neville St\, Beckley\, WV\, 25801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pexels-kindel-media-7714726-scaled-e1696861020813.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20250325T155257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T155828Z UID:1980-1752481800-1752683400@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Arrest-Search-Seizure - Marshall Co. Sheriff's Office DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE MARSHALL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE \nThis 3-day seminar is designed specifically for Law Enforcement Personnel and Fire Marshals tasked with making warranted and warrantless seizures\, arrests\, and searches and preparing search warrants. Instructor presentations\, practical exercises\, and scenario presentations will help students understand their abilities\, skills\, and limitations in various situations. Topics include: \n(1) Jurisdiction \n(2) Investigative Stops \n(3) Probable cause \n(4) Arrest with and without a warrant \n(5) Searches with and without a warrant \n(6) Pretextual Arrests/Stops/Seizure \n(7) A practical exercise requiring the preparation of a search warrant \n  \n  \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nSeptember 22-23\, 2025 \nMarshall County Sheriff’s Office\n700 7th Street\nMoundsville\, WV 26041 \n8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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. \n  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than July 7\, 2025. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or order number to 252-637-4833. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/arrest-search-seizure-marshall-co-sheriffs-office/ LOCATION:Marshall County Sheriff’s Office\, 700 7th Street\, Moundsville\, WV\, 26041 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/auto-automobile-blur-buildings-532001-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20250319T144333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T144422Z UID:1956-1751877000-1751992200@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Initial Officer Response to Death Scenes - Jackson Co Sheriff's Office Training Center DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TRAINING CENTER \n201 Town View Rd Ripley WV \nA 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 regarding the officer’s role and activity at such scenes and stress the importance of the procedure necessary for proper action until those with specific skills in handling the situation might arrive. Topics include: \n(1) Definition and consideration of responsibilities of the first officer on the scene \n(2) Assessing the situation \n(3) Initial identification and interviews of victims\, suspects\, and witnesses \n(4) Proper recording of the situation and pertinent events of the incident \n(5) Protecting and collecting crime scene evidence or other data \n(6) Notify supervisors and other departmental staff of the scene situation. \n  \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nJuly 7th -8th \, 2025 \nJackson County Sheriff’s Office Training Center\n201 Town View Rd\nRipley WV \n8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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. \n  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than July 2\, 2025. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/initial-officer-response-to-death-scenes-jackson-co-sheriffs-office-training-center/ LOCATION:Jackson County\, WV Sheriff’s Office Training Center\, 201 Town View Road\, Ripley\, WV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/crime-scene-do-not-cross-signage-923681-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20250319T135725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T142706Z UID:1949-1750321800-1750437000@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Moving up to Supervision - Jackson Co Sheriff's Office Training Center DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TRAINING CENTER \n201 Town View Rd Ripley WV \nThis is for new\, first-line supervisors or those who expect such an assignment. The program presents information for work situations and will emphasize ideas to aid supervisors in developing sound judgment\, self-reliance\, and resourcefulness. Topics will include: \n(1) The supervisor as a link between management and the workforce \n(2) Skills required to develop professional relationships with subordinates \n(3) Encouraging the growth of subordinates through recurrent evaluations and training \n(4) Discipline and how it reduces stress and builds unit morale \n(5) Employee problems and how they affect productivity and labor-management relations \n(6) Systems approach to supervision\, which includes targeting objectives and monitoring\, measuring\, and appraising subordinate’s performance \n(7) Recognizing and dealing with troubled or troublesome employees. \n\nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nJune 19th – 20th\, 2025 \nJackson County Sheriff’s Office Training Center\n201 Town View Rd\nRipley WV \n8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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. \n  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than June 12th\, 2025. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/moving-up-to-supervision-jackson-co-sheriffs-office-training-center/ LOCATION:Jackson County\, WV Sheriff’s Office Training Center\, 201 Town View Road\, Ripley\, WV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pexels-kindel-media-7714726-scaled-e1696861020813.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20250310T131807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T131807Z UID:1542-1749457800-1749571200@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Florida Police Records Mgmt: Understanding of and Compliance to the Rules DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE ST. AUGUSTINE POLICE DEPARTMENT \n15 King Street\, St. Augustine\, FL \nDesigned specifically for Florida law enforcement personnel\, sworn or civilian\, assigned to the records unit within\ntheir agency. The course’s focus will relate to maintaining records efficiently and in compliance\nwith Florida laws and regulations. Topics covered include but will not be limited to: \n(1) Dealing with the public in terms of both public and exempt-type records \n(2) Copying of records \n(3) Laws and statutes to follow regarding the handling of your agency’s records \n(4) Resources available regarding the interpretation of applicable laws \n(5) Applicable and permissible fees \n(6) Handling sealed and/or expunged records \n(7) Rules and regulations regarding retention and destruction in compliance with Florida guidelines. \nThe program will also assist new records personnel in becoming acquainted with the options available to make their jobs more manageable and less stressful. \n  \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nJune 9-10\, 2025 \nSt. Augustine Police Dept.\n15 King Street\nSt. Augustine\, FL \n8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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. \n  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than June 2\, 2025. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/florida-police-records-mgmt-understanding-of-and-compliance-to-the-rules/ LOCATION:St Augustine Police Department\, 151 King Street\, St. Augustine\, FL\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/batch-books-document-education-357514.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20250319T144854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T160238Z UID:1960-1748853000-1748968200@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Basic Crime Scene Processing - Jackson Co Sheriff's Office Training Center DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TRAINING CENTER \n201 Town View Rd Ripley WV \nThis is a two-day program\, with the first day devoted to body fluids and the second to trace evidence. \nThe first program is focused on the types of body fluids and their collection and analysis. Topics covered during this session include: \n(1) The scientific basis of body fluid examination\n(2) Blood and bloodstains and their collection\n(3) Seminal stains\n(4) Other types of fluids\, such as saliva\, urine\, and fecal matter\n(5) Fingerprint recovery and preservation. \nThe second day provides discussion in this segment to include: \n(1) Trace evidence associated with clothing\n(2) Recovery of the clothing of the victim\n(3) Cloth fragments and impressions\n(4) Threads\n(5) Fibers\n(6) Hair\n(7) Soils\, rocks\, and minerals; debris. \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nJune 2-3\, 2025 \nJackson County Sheriff’s Office Training Center\n201 Town View Rd\nRipley WV \n8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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. \n  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than May 30\, 2025. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/basic-crime-scene-processing-jackson-co-sheriffs-office-training-center/ LOCATION:Jackson County\, WV Sheriff’s Office Training Center\, 201 Town View Road\, Ripley\, WV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/crime-scene-do-not-cross-signage-923681-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20250220T163331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T163331Z UID:1530-1747643400-1747758600@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:WV Internal Affairs - Police Records Mgmt - Beckley Police Dept. DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE BECKLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT \n501 Neville Street\, Beckley\, WV 25801 \n\nWEST VIRGINIA INTERNAL AFFAIRS SEMINAR \nExplicitly designed for West Virginia Civil Service personnel. The focus of the course will be the proper method of conducting internal affairs investigations and maintaining compliance with civil service regulations. Topics covered include but will not be limited to: \n(1) Receipt of complaints\n(2) Notice to suspected employee\n(3) Method of conducting investigation\n(4) Differentiation between criminal and administrative investigations\n(5) Review boards\n(6) Civil service hearings\n(7) Appellate review \n  \nWEST VIRGINIA POLICE RECORDS MANAGEMENT: UNDERSTANDING OF AND COMPLIANCE TO THE RULES \nExplicitly designed for West Virginia law enforcement personnel\, sworn or civilian\, assigned to the records unit within their agency. The focus of the course will relate to the efficient maintenance of records in compliance with West Virginia laws and regulations. Topics covered include\, but will not be limited to: \n(1) Dealing with the public in terms of both public and exempt-type records\n(2) Copying of records\n(3) Laws and statutes to follow regarding the handling of your agency’s records\n(4) Resources available regarding the interpretation of applicable laws\n(5) Applicable and permissible fees\n(6) Handling sealed and/or expunged records\n(7) Rules and regulations regarding retention and destruction in compliance with West Virginia guidelines. \nThe program will also assist new records personnel to become acquainted with the options available to make their job more manageable and less stressful. \n  \nINSTRUCTOR: \nEdward Preston\, Chief Operating Officer – Benchmark Professional\, Chief of Police (Ret) Morgantown PD\, Chief of Staff (Ret) New Bern PD\, BS CJA JD \n  \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nMay 19-20\, 2025 \nBeckley Police Dept.\n501 Neville St.\nBeckley\, WV 25801 \n8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $100 per person. \n \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than May 12\, 2025. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or order number to 252-637-4833. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($100 flat fee)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees\n \n \n \n Four Attendees\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/wv-internal-affairs-police-records-mgmt-beckley-police-dept/ LOCATION:Beckley Police Department\, 501 Neville St\, Beckley\, WV\, 25801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/batch-books-document-education-357514.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20250220T164227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T142357Z UID:1533-1746433800-1746547200@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:First Line Supervision - Venango County Prison DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE VENANGO COUNTY PRISON \n737 Elk Street\, Franklin\, PA 16323 \nThis seminar extensively focuses on skills and techniques that new unit supervisors might utilize daily. It is designed for officers with little or no supervisory training who need such a program of study to oversee their unit’s operation effectively. Topics include: \n(1) Supervision as a management tool\n(2) Interpersonal communications\n(3) Motivation and leadership skills\n(4) Aspects and models for team building\n(5) Performance appraisal\n(6) Role of the supervisor as trainer and coach\n(7) Use of discipline as an essential supervisory tool\n(8) Employees with problems and problem employees\n(9) Supervising officers from various backgrounds\n(10) Handling critical incidents within and outside the unit\n(11) Conflict resolution \n  \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nMay 5-6\, 2025 \nVenango County Training Center\n737 Elk Street\nFranklin\, PA 16323 \n8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily. \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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. \n  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than April 30\, 2025. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or order number to 252-637-4833. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/first-line-supervision-venango-county-prison/ LOCATION:Venango County Prison\, 737 Elk Street\, Franklin\, PA\, 16323\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pexels-kindel-media-7714759-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20241216T222235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T222235Z UID:1514-1740385800-1740499200@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:First Line Supervision - Doylestown\, PA DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE BUCKS COUNTY SAFETY/POLICE TRAINING CENTER \n1760 S Easton Road\, Doylestown\, PA \nThis seminar extensively focuses on skills and techniques that new unit supervisors might utilize daily. It is designed for officers with little or no supervisory training who need such a program of study to oversee their unit’s operation effectively. Topics include: \n(1) Supervision as a management tool\n(2) Interpersonal communications\n(3) Motivation and leadership skills\n(4) Aspects and models for team building\n(5) Performance appraisal\n(6) Role of the supervisor as trainer and coach\n(7) Use of discipline as an important supervisory tool\n(8) Employees with problems and problem employees\n(9) Supervising officers from various backgrounds\n(10) Handling critical incidents within and outside the unit\n(11) Conflict resolution \n  \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nFebruary 25 & 25\, 2025 \n1760 S. Easton Road\nDoylestown\, PA \n8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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. \n  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than February 18\, 2025. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or order number to 252-637-4833. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/first-line-supervision-doylestown-pa/ LOCATION:Bucks County Public Safety/Police Training Center\, 1760 South Easton Road\, Doylestown\, PA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pexels-kindel-media-7714726-scaled-e1696861020813.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20240102T132326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T132326Z UID:1489-1730968200-1731081600@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:First Line Supervision - Doylestown\, PA DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE BUCKS COUNTY SAFETY/POLICE TRAINING CENTER \n1760 S Easton Road\, Doylestown\, PA \nThis seminar extensively focuses on skills and techniques that new unit supervisors might utilize daily. It is designed for officers with little or no supervisory training who need such a program of study to oversee their unit’s operation effectively. Topics include: \n(1) Supervision as a management tool\n(2) Interpersonal communications\n(3) Motivation and leadership skills\n(4) Aspects and models for team building\n(5) Performance appraisal\n(6) Role of the supervisor as trainer and coach\n(7) Use of discipline as an important supervisory tool\n(8) Employees with problems and problem employees\n(9) Supervising officers from various backgrounds\n(10) Handling critical incidents within and outside the unit\n(11) Conflict resolution \n  \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nNovember 7-8\, 2024 \n1760 S. Easton Road\nDoylestown\, PA \n8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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\nfourth person is enrolled free. \n  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than October 31\, 2024. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or order number to 252-637-4833. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/first-line-supervision-doylestown-pa-nov-7-8/ LOCATION:Bucks County Public Safety/Police Training Center\, 1760 South Easton Road\, Doylestown\, PA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pexels-kindel-media-7714726-scaled-e1696861020813.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20240122T151745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T152409Z UID:1500-1729153800-1729267200@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Police Recruitment Seminar - Doylestown\, PA DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE BUCKS COUNTY SAFETY/POLICE TRAINING CENTER \n1760 S Easton Road\, Doylestown\, PA \nA two-day seminar for persons new or with little experience in overseeing their agency’s recruitment process. The program is ideal for those who have taken the previously offered “Pre-Employment Background Investigation” seminar. It goes beyond that program’s content to explore in-depth important aspects and topics about recruiting and hiring suitable candidates for departmental openings. Topics include: \n(1) The changing workforce in the United States \n(2) Federal hiring law and EEC guidelines \n(3) Management strategies for staffing and supervising a recruitment unit \n(5) Using the Internet \n(6) Sample advertisements and scripts \n(7) Minority hiring and affirmative action programs \n(8) Experiences of successful and unsuccessful recruitment campaigns. \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nOctober 17 – 28\, 2024 \n1760 S. Easton Road\nDoylestown\, PA \n8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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\nfourth person is enrolled free. \n  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than October 10\, 2024. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or order number to 252-637-4833. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/police-recruitment-seminar/ LOCATION:Bucks County Public Safety/Police Training Center\, 1760 South Easton Road\, Doylestown\, PA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Featured-image-Recruitment-e1609294568384.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191202 CREATED:20240102T132000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T132000Z UID:1487-1728289800-1728403200@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Dealing With Toxic Employees - Doylestown\, PA DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE BUCKS COUNTY SAFETY/POLICE TRAINING CENTER \n1760 S Easton Road\, Doylestown\, PA \nA two-day seminar for supervisory personnel who are or may have to deal with “Toxic employee (s)” or personnel who are affecting performance in the workplace. This course is ideal for those who have taken the previously offered “Moving up to Supervision” seminar. It goes beyond that program’s content to explore important aspects and topics in-depth\, specifically addressing and confronting disruptive personnel in the workplace. Topics include: \n(1) The ultimate goals regarding problem employees\n(2) The signs of a truly toxic employee\n(3) Intervention techniques to be used regarding problem employees\n(4) Resources available for supervisors\n(5) Counseling (directive vs. nondirective)\n(6) Necessary and appropriate documentation \n  \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nOctober 7-8\, 2024 \n1760 S. Easton Road\nDoylestown\, PA \n8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \nEnroll 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\nfourth person is enrolled free. \n  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than September 30\, 2024. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or order number to 252-637-4833. 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. \n  \n\n \n \n Seminar Registration Form ($295 with discounts)\n \n \n Attendee 1*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Attendee 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Agency*Agency Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Daytime Phone*Alternate PhoneFax NumberSeminar Fees*\n \n \n One Attendee\n \n \n \n Two Attendees\n \n \n \n Three Attendees (Two at full price; one at 1/2 price)\n \n \n \n Four Attendees (Three at full price; one free)\n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/dealing-with-toxic-employees-doylestown-pa-oct7-8/ LOCATION:Bucks County Public Safety/Police Training Center\, 1760 South Easton Road\, Doylestown\, PA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Featured-image-Counseling-e1609294348149.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR