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

 

Former Winslow police chief addresses active shooter safety

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...

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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...

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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...

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Area officers spend time learning to be better leaders

Area officers spend time learning to be better leaders

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Police officers from the neighboring communities spent some time at the Bangor Police Department Monday. They're learning how to be better leaders. It's part of a course offered by Dirigo Safety and the training's called "Leadership that works."...

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House Of Worship Active Shooter / Threat Response Training

House Of Worship Active Shooter / Threat Response Training

How Your Church Should Prepare For An Active Shooter. Date: View Upcoming Training DatesCost: $50 per person, Buy 3 get 1 for Free (Space Is Limited)Location: Dirigo Safety, LLC, 95 Main Street, Auburn Maine 04210Contact: (207) 200-1112 Register Now Active Shooter In...

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New Team Member – Bob Schwartz

New Team Member – Bob Schwartz

Dingo Safety is pleased to announce Bob Schwartz is joining our team! Bob will be involved in all Law Enforcement Sales and several new law enforcement support projects that we are excited to announce soon. He comes to us with a vast amount of police experience and...

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