BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Benchmark Professional Seminars, Inc. - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Benchmark Professional Seminars, Inc. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T163000 DTSTAMP:20260513T164810 CREATED:20260422T132817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T132843Z UID:2123-1759653000-1759768200@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 \nOctober 5-6\, 2026 \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 21\, 2026. 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 \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-beckley-pd/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20251006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251009 DTSTAMP:20260513T164810 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:20251009T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T163000 DTSTAMP:20260513T164810 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;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T163000 DTSTAMP:20260513T164810 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:20251023T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T164810 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 END:VCALENDAR