When Every Minute Matters | Searching for an Individual with Dementia

Schedule

Wed Sep 23 2026 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Pennsylvania State Police Academy | Hershey, PA

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Learn proven search strategies from Dr. Robert J. Koester to improve outcomes when locating people living with dementia.
About this Event

When Every Minute Matters

Lost Person Behavior: Searching for an Individual with Dementia | An Educational Workshop for PA State Police, Local Law Enforcement, EMS, and First Responders

Join internationally recognized search and rescue expert Dr. Robert J. Koester for a workshop focused on locating individuals living with dementia.

Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to:

  • Understand lost person behavior patterns
  • Strengthen search incident management
  • Optimize search response and outcomes

Complimentary lunch & refreshments provided. Registration starts at 8:30 AM.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER : Dr. Robert J. Koester is a world-renowned search and rescue authority, author of the widely cited Lost Person Behavior, and trainer of hundreds of Lost Person Behavior instructors worldwide. His 40+ years of experience include work with NASA, FEMA, the U.S. Coast Guard, and emergency response agencies around the globe.


Register today! Questions?

Deb Boyer | 717-599-2539 | [email protected]

Janell Brandt | 717-303-6385 | [email protected]

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Where is it happening?

Pennsylvania State Police Academy, 175 Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, United States

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