Law Enforcement News & Blog
Welcome to Dirigo Safety, LLC’s blog and news page! Here, you’ll find the latest updates and information relevant to law enforcement in Maine and New England. We cover various topics, including mental health, trends, and best practices in the field. Our goal is to provide valuable resources and support to law enforcement professionals and those interested in staying informed about the latest developments in the industry. Thank you for visiting, and we hope you find our content helpful and informative.
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The New Hampshire Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission partners with Dirigo Safety, LLC for Law Enforcement Accreditation Program Management.
On June 12th 2024, New Hampshire Governor Sununu and the Executive council approved a contract with Dirigo Safety, LLC as the State Accreditation Program Manager. Dirigo Safety will work collectively with the Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission to begin the process of state accreditation of New Hampshire law enforcement agencies.
Dirigo Safety, LLC brings a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience in the law enforcement field. Their understanding of relevant and current law, policy development, and training methodologies is beneficial to a solid accreditation program. Dirigo Safety has been instrumental in managing Maine’s successful state law enforcement accreditation program since 2020 where currently over 37 Maine law enforcement agencies are either State Accredited or in the formal process of obtaining it.
Dirigo Safety’s New Hampshire Law Enforcement Accreditation program manager is New
Hampshire resident Rick Stillman, a former Chief of Police in Massachusetts, Maine, and
New Hampshire. Assisting Chief Stillman is Accreditation Specialist Keri Wareing, also a New Hampshire resident and most recently the Portsmouth, NH Police Department’s Accreditation Manager.
For more information on the New Hampshire Law Enforcement Accreditation program please contact:
Rick Stillman, Program Manager
Contractor for the:
New Hampshire Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission
(603) 274-1422
Rick.Stillman@dirigosafety.com
Thank You – Letter Maine Chiefs of Police Association Command Post
Dear Maine Law Enforcement, On behalf of Dirigo Safety, LLC, I’d like to take a moment to extend our sincere appreciation to our Maine Law Enforcement Customers for helping make us Maine’s leading law enforcement training company. In 2016, we started as a two-person...
York County is first sheriff’s office in Maine to achieve accreditation
Ed Tolan, executive director of the Maine Chiefs of Police Association, the agency which established the Maine Law Enforcement Accreditation Program a few years ago, made the presentation Oct. 19.
Maine Bureau of Highway Safety Newsletter 2021
Maine drivers seem to have an addiction they can’t drop or put down, so the Holden Police Department is making a statement. Put down your cell phone while you drive or get a citation. In Maine it is illegal to manipulate an electronic device, while holding it in your...
Letter of Support from Maine Chiefs of Police Association
Scot Mattox, Esq. Featured as a Contributing Author in Cannabis Detection Workshop Handbook
Dirigo Safety CEO Scot Mattox, Esq., a long time law enforcement officer and recognized expert on impaired driving detection, is featured as a contributing author in the recent release by the Foundation of Advancing Alcohol Responsibility and...
Chiefs Of Police and Dirigo Safety, LLC Enter Into An Agreement For MLEAP
The Maine Chiefs of Police Association (MCOPA) is pleased to announce that Dirigo Safety, LLC has been selected to manage the Maine Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (MLEAP). Dirigo brings a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience in the law enforcement...
Former Winslow police chief addresses active shooter safety
Shawn O'Leary tells audience at Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be keeping active shooter threats to a minimum this year, but some experts think such incidents could increase in 2021. - centralmaine.com Read The Full...
Newsletter: Fall 2020
The Maine Chiefs of Police Association (MCOPA) is pleased to announce that Dirigo Safety, LLC has been selected to manage the Maine Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (MLEAP). Dirigo brings a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience in the law enforcement...
Newsletter: Summer 2020
Welcome Shawn O’Leary - Executive Vice President Dirigo Safety, LLC is proud to announce that Shawn O’Leary is joining our team full-time as Executive Vice President. Shawn joined Dirigo Safety in 2016 as a per diem instructor and most recently worked as our law...