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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 specifically addressing and confronting disruptive personnel in the workplace. Topics include: \n(1) Ultimate goals regarding problem employees\n(2) 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 \nMay 16-17\, 2024 \nOcala Police Department\n402 South Pine St.\nOcala\, FL 34471 \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 ($147.50.00) 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 with your check or purchase order no later than May 2\, 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 \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-underachieving-officers-seminar-ocala-fl-may-16-17-2024/ LOCATION:Ocala Police Department\, 402 South Pine Street\, Ocala\, FL\, 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T235619 CREATED:20231009T142725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T135539Z UID:1438-1715243400-1715356800@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Dealing with Toxic Employees DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE OCALA POLICE DEPARTMENT \n402 South Pine St.\, Ocala\, FL 34471 \nA two-day seminar for Supervisory Personnel that are or may have to deal with “Toxic Employee(s)” or personnel that are affecting performance in the workplace. This course is ideal for those who have taken the previously\noffered “Moving up to Supervision” seminar. It goes beyond that program’s content to explore important aspects and topics specifically concerned with addressing and confronting disruptive personnel in the workplace. Topics include: \n(1) Ultimate goals regarding problem employees\n(2) 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 \nMay 9-10\, 2024 \nOcala Police Department\n402 South Pine St.\nOcala\, FL 34471 \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 ($147.50.00) 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 with your check or purchase order no later than May 2\, 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-may-9-10-2024/ LOCATION:Ocala Police Department\, 402 South Pine Street\, Ocala\, FL\, 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T235619 CREATED:20231009T142259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T135435Z UID:1435-1709800200-1709913600@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Field Narcotic Investigation DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE OCALA POLICE DEPARTMENT \n402 South Pine St.\, Ocala\, FL 34471 \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 \nMarch 7-8\, 2024 \nOcala Police Department\n402 South Pine St.\nOcala\, FL 34471 \n8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  \n  \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:\n \nComplete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than February 28\, 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 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/field-narcotic-investigation-march-7-8-2024/ LOCATION:Ocala Police Department\, 402 South Pine Street\, Ocala\, FL\, United States 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:20240222T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T235619 CREATED:20231009T141708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T135250Z UID:1429-1708590600-1708617600@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Conflict Resolution/Diversity/Emotional Intelligence Seminar DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY THE OCALA POLICE DEPARTMENT \n402 South Pine St.\, Ocala\, FL 34471 \nThis one-day seminar is designed for officers and individuals working in highly stressful or potentially volatile environments. Instructor presentations\, practical exercises\, and scenario presentations will help students understand their individual abilities and skills in a variety of situations. Topics include: \n(1) The concept of emotional intelligence\n(2) Basic verbal techniques as a method to de-escalate confrontations\n(3) Enhancing the probability of an officer’s emotional survival\n(4) Intervention techniques\n(5) Resources that supervisors have when confronted with a problem employee\n(6) The Six Pillars of Character\n(7) Forces that create workplace tension\n(8) The basic causes of conflict \n  \nDATE/LOCATION/TIME:\n \nFebruary 22\, 2024 \nOcala Police Department\n402 South Pine St.\nOcala\, FL 34471 \n8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \n  \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $195 per person.  \nEnroll two agency personnel at $195 per person\, and the third person is enrolled at half-price ($97.50.00) OR enrolls three agency personnel at $195 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 11\, 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 ($195 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/conflict-resolution-diversity-emotional-intelligence-seminar-feb-22-2024/ LOCATION:Ocala Police Department\, 402 South Pine Street\, Ocala\, FL\, 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:20221117T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T235619 CREATED:20220727T132150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T133922Z UID:1235-1668673800-1668790800@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Florida Police Records Management: November 17-18\, 2022 DESCRIPTION:UNDERSTANDING OF AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES \nOCALA POLICE DEPARTMENT\, OCALA\, FLORIDA \nUNDERSTANDING OF AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES\nDesigned specifically for Florida 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 compliance with 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 them to make their job more manageable and less stressful. \n  \nDATE\LOCATION/TIME:\nNovember 17 – 18\, 2022\nOcala Police Department\n402 South Pine Street\nOcala\, Florida\,\n8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily. \nREGISTRATION FEE/DISCOUNT RATE: $295 per person.  Enroll two agency personnel at $295 per person\, and the third person is enrolled at half-price ($147.50) OR enroll three agency personnel at $295 per person\, and the fourth person is enrolled free. \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:  Complete the attached registration form and return it with your check or purchase order no later than November 10\, 2022. You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or purchase order number to 304-381-2084. If you register by fax\, please 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  \nIf you received this email notice in error or prefer no longer to be emailed announcements of forthcoming law enforcement or communication center seminars\, please respond to this email or call (681) 285-0830. Your email address will be immediately deleted from our file. \n  \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-management-november-17-18-2022/ LOCATION:Ocala Police Department\, 402 South Pine Street\, Ocala\, FL\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/close-up-photo-of-keyboard-220357-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T163000 DTSTAMP:20260411T235619 CREATED:20220112T154450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T153455Z UID:1034-1646209800-1646325000@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Investigative Report Writing - March 2 – 3\, 2022 DESCRIPTION:Focus on the composition and writing of investigative reports. Provides a review of the specifics which reports should contain. Topics include: \n1) identification of the essential elements of an investigative report\, to include the Who\, What\, When\, Where\, Why and How of an incident under investigation \n(2) formatting an investigative report for a clear\, coherent statement of facts free from inconsistencies or contradictions \n(3) applying the appropriate resources available to produce a professional and readable report \n(4) properly cross-referencing the investigative report to related statements by interested parties and/or evidence \n(5) self-editing reports prior to supervisory review \n(6) supporting documents needed to clarify or amplify individual points or statements presented in the investigative report. \nDATE LOCATION/TIME:  \nMarch 2 – 3\, 2022\, 402 South Pine Avenue\, Ocala\, Florida\, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily. \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY: \nThe Ocala Police Department\, Administrative Specialist II\, Savannah Moore\, smoore@ocalapd.org\, 352-369-7012 will register all students.   URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/investigative-report-writing-march-2-3-2022/ LOCATION:Ocala Police Department\, 402 South Pine Street\, Ocala\, FL\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/person-holding-blue-ballpoint-pen-writing-in-notebook-210661.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220225T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T235619 CREATED:20211220T170248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T153455Z UID:1025-1645691400-1645804800@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Departmental Clerical Staff Support Job Skill Enhancement; February 24 - 25\, 2022 DESCRIPTION:Civilian\, non-sworn personnel who serve within departmental office settings as clerical\, support staff\, or other office functions often act as the first “buffer” between top administration and internal and external forces. Further\, they represent the values of the organization to the citizenry it serves. This one-day program will consider the many and varied roles and responsibilities of such personnel along with the important position they serve to help the organization achieve its goals and objectives. Participants will learn: \n(1) their role within the organization and exactly where they fit into the overall picture \n(2) knowing from the beginning their respective position expectations \n(3) understanding the community and the power structure within it \n(4) dealing with angry citizens and easing tempers and tensions \n(5) recognizing internal forces that create pressure and tension within the organization \n(6) representing the department to the public \n(7) improving verbal communication skills \n(8) dealing with ethical dilemmas \n(9) recognizing liability issues \n(10) handling matters of confidentiality \n(11) understanding the basics of conflict resolution \nDATE LOCATION/TIME:  \nFebruary 24 – 25\, 2022\, \nTHE OCALA POLICE DEPARTMENT \n402 South Pine Avenue\, Ocala\, Florida \n8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily \nFEE: $100 per person. \nREGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY:  \nContact Ocala Police Department Training Assistant Savannah Moore at  smoore@ocalapd.org\, 352-369-7012 to register or with questions.  \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/departmental-clerical-staff-support-job-skill-enhancement-february-24-25-2022/ LOCATION:Ocala Police Department\, 402 South Pine Street\, Ocala\, FL\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/person-holding-blue-ballpoint-pen-writing-in-notebook-210661.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220110T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T163000 DTSTAMP:20260411T235619 CREATED:20210817T194632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T153510Z UID:944-1641803400-1641918600@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:Investigative Report Writing - January 10-11\, 2022 DESCRIPTION:This program will focus on the composition and writing of investigative reports. It will provide a review of specifics which the report should contain. The program is recommended for personnel who desire to sharpen their skills. \nTopics include: \n\nidentification of the essential elements of an investigative report\, to include the Who\, What\, When\, Where\, Why and How of an incident under investigation\nformatting an investigative report for a clear\, coherent statement of facts and is free from inconsistencies or contradictions\napplying the appropriate resources available to produce a professional looking and readable report\nproperly cross-referencing the investigative report to related statements by interested parties and/or evidence\nself-editing reports prior to supervisory review\nsupporting documents needed to clarify or amplify individual points or statements presented in the investigative report.\n\nDATE/TIME: January 10-11\, 2022 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily. \nLOCATION: Ocala Police Department\, 402 South Pine Street\, Ocala\, Florida \nFEE: $295 per person\n \nDISCOUNT RATE:  Enroll two agency personnel at $295 per person and the third person is enrolled at half-price ($147.50).  Enroll three agency personnel at $295 per person and the fourth person is enrolled free. \nREGISTRATION: To register for this seminar\, please contact The Ocala Police Department\, Training Officer Sgt. Jared Sieg directly: \nJSieg@ocalapd.org \n352-369-7000 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/investigative-report-writing-january-10-11-2022/ LOCATION:Ocala Police Department\, 402 South Pine Street\, Ocala\, FL\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/person-holding-blue-ballpoint-pen-writing-in-notebook-210661.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Preston":MAILTO:ed@benchmarkproseminars.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T163000 DTSTAMP:20260411T235619 CREATED:20211027T193637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T153510Z UID:984-1639557000-1639672200@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:COUNSELING AND MENTORING FOR SUPERVISORS/FIELD TRAINING OFFICERS: December 15-16\, 2021 DESCRIPTION:This 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. \nTopics include: \n\nrecognizing employees in need mentoring before it is too late\nunderstanding the role of a mentor\, including planning\, organizing\, directing\, implementing\, and evaluating activities\noverview of effective counseling techniques\nadult learning principles including use of auditory\, visual\, and kinesthetic\nessential skills that mentors must have which include\, strong interpersonal skills\, team building abilities and communication skills\noverview of proper documentation necessary during the mentoring phase\nhow to effectively deal with different generations of employees\n\nLOCATION/TIME: December 15 – 16\, 2021  – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. \nLOCATION: Ocala Police Department\, 402 South Pine Avenue\, Ocala\, Florida \nFEE: $295 per person \nDISCOUNT RATE:  Enroll two agency personnel at $295 per person and the third person is enrolled at half-price ($147).  Enroll three agency personnel at $295 per person and the fourth person is enrolled free. \nREGISTRATION: The Ocala Police Department\, Training Officer Sgt. Jared Sieg\, JSieg@ocalapd.org\, 352-369-7000 will register all students.  If you received this email notice in error or prefer no longer to be emailed announcements of forthcoming law enforcement or communication center seminars\, please respond to this email or call (681) 285-0830 and your email address will be immediately deleted from our file. URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/counseling-and-mentoring-for-supervisors-field-training-officers-december-15-16-2021/ LOCATION:Ocala Police Department\, 402 South Pine Street\, Ocala\, FL\, 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T163000 DTSTAMP:20260411T235619 CREATED:20210817T194308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T153510Z UID:942-1639557000-1639672200@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:COUNSELING AND MENTORING FOR SUPERVISORS: December 15-16\, 2021 DESCRIPTION:This 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. \nTopics include: \n\nrecognizing employees in need mentoring before it is too late\nunderstanding the role of a mentor\, including planning\, organizing\, directing\, implementing\, and evaluating activities\noverview of effective counseling techniques\nadult learning principles including use of auditory\, visual\, and kinesthetic\nessential skills that mentors must have which include\, strong interpersonal skills\, team building abilities and communication skills\noverview of proper documentation necessary during the mentoring phase\nhow to effectively deal with different generations of employees\n\nLOCATION/TIME: December 15-16\, 2021  – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. \nLOCATION: Ocala Police Department\, 402 South Pine Street\, Ocala\, Florida \nFEE: $295 per person \nDISCOUNT RATE:  Enroll two agency personnel at $295 per person and the third person is enrolled at half-price ($147).  Enroll three agency personnel at $295 per person and the fourth person is enrolled free. \nREGISTRATION: To register for this seminar\, please contact The Ocala Police Department\, Training Officer Sgt. Jared Sieg directly: \nJSieg@ocalapd.org \n352-369-7000 URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/counseling-and-mentoring-for-supervisors-december-15-16-2021/ LOCATION:Ocala Police Department\, 402 South Pine Street\, Ocala\, FL\, 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T163000 DTSTAMP:20260411T235619 CREATED:20210817T193936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T153510Z UID:938-1638952200-1639067400@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:MOVING UP TO SUPERVISION: December 8-9\, 2021 DESCRIPTION: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. \nTopics will include: \n\nthe supervisor as a link between management and the workforce;\nskills required to develop professional relationships with subordinates;\nencouraging the growth of subordinates through recurrent evaluations and training;\ndiscipline and how it reduces stress and builds unit morale;\nemployee problems and how they affect productivity and labor-management relations;\nsystems approach to supervision\, which includes targeting objectives and monitoring\, measuring\, and appraising subordinate’s performance;\nrecognizing and dealing with troubled or troublesome employees.\n\nLOCATION/TIME: December 8 – 9\, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily \nLOCATION: Ocala Police Department\, 402 South Pine Street\, Ocala\, Florida \nFEE: $295 per person \nDISCOUNT RATE:  Enroll two agency personnel at $295 per person and the third person is enrolled at half-price ($147.50).  Enroll three agency personnel at $295 per person and the fourth person is enrolled free. \nREGISTRATION: To register for this seminar\, please contact The Ocala Police Department\, Training Officer Sgt. Jared Sieg directly: \nJSieg@ocalapd.org \n352-369-7000 \n  URL:https://benchmarkproseminars.com/seminar/moving-up-to-supervision-december-8-9-2021/ LOCATION:Ocala Police Department\, 402 South Pine Street\, Ocala\, FL\, 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:20210419T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T235619 CREATED:20201124T185251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T153522Z UID:686-1618821000-1618934400@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:FLORIDA POLICE RECORDS MANAGEMENT - Understanding of and Compliance to the Rules: April 19-20\, 2021 DESCRIPTION:Designed specifically for Florida law enforcement personnel\, sworn or civilian\, assigned to the records unit within their agency. Focus of the course will relate to the maintenance of records in an efficient manner and in compliance with Florida laws and regulations. \nTopics covered will include\, but will not be limited to: \n\ndealing with the public in terms of both public and exempt type records\ncopying of records\nlaws and statutes to follow in regard to the handling of your agency’s records\nresources available regarding interpretation of applicable laws\napplicable and permissible fees\nhandling sealed and/or expunged records\nrules and regulations regarding retention and destruction in compliance with Florida guidelines\n\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. \nDATE/TIME:  April 19-21\, 2021 – 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily \nLOCATION: Ocala Police Department\, 402 S. Pine St.\, Ocala\, Florida \nFEE: $295 per person. \nDISCOUNT RATE:  Enroll two agency personnel at $295 per person and the third person is enrolled at half-price ($147.50).  Enroll three agency personnel at $295 per person and the fourth person is enrolled free. \nREGISTRATION: To register for this seminar\, please complete our online registration form by April 9\, 2021. Credit card payment can be made through PayPal (MasterCard and VISA accepted). Call (681) 285-0830 to register by telephone.  \n\nBy completing the form below\, I (we) acknowledge my (our) desire to enroll in the seminar\, “Florida Police Records Management: Understanding of and Compliance to the Rules” to be conducted April 19-20\, 2021 hosted by the Ocala Police Department in Ocala\, Florida. \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-management-understanding-of-and-compliance-to-the-rules-april-19-20-2021/ LOCATION:Ocala Police Department\, 402 South Pine Street\, Ocala\, 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:20201019T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T235619 CREATED:20200309T193521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T153532Z UID:209-1603096200-1603209600@benchmarkproseminars.com SUMMARY:CALL-TAKER/DISPATCHER CRITICAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT: October 19-20\, 2020 DESCRIPTION:Announcing a seminar focusing on Call-Taker/Dispatcher Critical Incident Management. The focus of the course explores the skills and functions needed by call-takers during critical incidents. This program is being conducted October 19-20\, 2020\, and hosted by the Ocala Police Department\, Ocala\, Florida. \nCALL-TAKER/DISPATCHER CRITICAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT \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. \nTopics include: \n\nroles and responsibilities of the telecommunicator\nthe basics of gathering information\nhow to prepare for\, gather and dispatch information to field personnel during natural and man-made disasters;\nofficer safety issues\nsuicide and crisis negotiations for the telecommunicator\nhandling personal stress when these situations occur\n\nINSTRUCTOR: Miles Turner\, Communication Center Supervisor\, Ret.\, Virginia State Police\, Richmond\, Virginia. \nLOCATION/TIME: Seminar conducted October 19-20\, 2020 at the Ocala Police Department\, 402 South Pine Street\, Ocala\, Florida\, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily. \nFEE: $295 per person. \nDISCOUNT RATE:  Enroll two agency personnel at $295 per person and the third person is enrolled at half-price ($147.50).  Enroll three agency personnel at $295 per person and the fourth person is enrolled free. \nREGISTRATION: To register for this seminar\, please complete our online registration form by October 12\, 2020. Credit card payment can be made through PayPal (MasterCard and VISA accepted). You may also fax the form along with your purchase order or purchase order number to 252-444-0833. If you register by fax\, please call 681-285-0830\, or email info@benchmarkproseminars.com to confirm receipt. Call (681) 285-0830 to register by telephone.  \n\nBy completing the form below\, I (we) acknowledge my (our) desire to enroll in the seminar\, “Call-Taker/Dispatcher Critical Incident Management” to be conducted October 19-20\, 2020 hosted by the Ocala Police Department\, Ocala\, Florida. \n  \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-3/ LOCATION:Ocala Police Department\, 402 South Pine Street\, Ocala\, FL\, 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 END:VCALENDAR