BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Benchmark Professional Seminars, Inc. - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Benchmark Professional Seminars, Inc. 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T141332 CREATED:20251016T130124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T130210Z UID:2064-1772699400-1772814600@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Counseling & Mentoring for Supervisors/Field Training Officers DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAINING ROOM \n7147 51st Avenue\nCollege Park\, MD 20742 \nThis seminar is designed specifically for officers and supervisors assigned the task of 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 of the 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) An overview of the proper documentation necessary during the mentoring phase \n(7) How to effectively deal with different generations of employees. \n  \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nMarch 5 and 6\, 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 27\, 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/counseling-mentoring-for-supervisors-field-training-officers/ LOCATION:University of Maryland Police Department Training Room\, 7569 Baltimore Avenue\, College Park\, MD\, 20742\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Trauma-Informed-Interview.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T141333 CREATED:20250811T145948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T175902Z UID:2021-1773649800-1773763200@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Agency Spokesperson Seminar DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE BUCKS COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE TRAINING CENTER \n1760 S. Easton Road\nDoylestown\, PA \nAn introductory two-day seminar for the designated public information officer\, chief\, assistant chief\, or other agency individual who serves as a spokesperson for their department with the media during an event involving broad community interest or concern. The seminar is primarily designed for individuals with limited formal media training\, providing fundamental information to help them develop their skills as departmental liaisons with the media. Topics to be presented over the two days include: \n(1) Role/goal of a public information officer \n(2) Legal aspects and repercussions of disseminating information \n(3) Writing news releases that have impact and get noticed \n(4) Handling tricky questions \n(5) Never having to say “no comment” \n(6) State Public Records Law \n(7) Building a solid relationship with local reporters \n(8) Using the media to your advantage \n(9) Being “on call” (a necessary part of the job) \n(10) Handling the intense media spotlight when a tragedy or major case occurs. \n  \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nMarch 16-17\, 2026 \nBucks County Public Safety/Police Training Center\n1760 S. Easton Road\nDoylestown\, Pennsylvania \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 March 9\, 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/agency-spokesperson-seminar-march-2026/ LOCATION:Bucks County Public Safety/Police Training Center\, 1760 South Easton Road\, Doylestown\, PA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Agency-Spokesperson.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T141333 CREATED:20251028T151810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T151810Z UID:2079-1774254600-1774369800@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Officer-Involved Incident Seminar DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TRAINING CENTER \n201 Town View Road\nRipley\, 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 explicitly concerned with the 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) \n  \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nMarch 23-24\, 2026 \nJackson County Sheriff’s Office Training Center\n201 Town View Road\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\, along with your check or purchase order\, no later than March 15\, 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/officer-involved-incident-seminar/ 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/man-wearing-black-officer-uniform-1464230.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T141333 CREATED:20251028T151100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T151125Z UID:2075-1774427400-1774627200@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Arrest\, Search\, Seizure Seminar DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TRAINING CENTER \n201 Town View Road\nRipley\, WV  \nThis Three-day seminar is designed specifically for law enforcement personnel and Fire Marshals who are tasked with making warranted and warrantless seizures\, arrests\, and searches\, as well as preparing search warrants.  Instructor presentations\, practical exercises\, and scenario presentations will help students understand their individual abilities\, skills\, and limitations in a variety of situations. \nTopics 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  \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nMarch 25-27\, 2026 \nThe Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Training Center\n201 Town View Rd\nRipley\, WV  \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 ($147.00)\, 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\, along with your check or purchase order\, no later than March 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 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-seminar/ 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 END:VCALENDAR