FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Rumford Police Department Secures Two Federal Grants and Awaits Approval for a Third to Enhance Mental Health Response and Lead County-Wide Accreditation Issued by: Chief Tony Milligan Rumford, ME - September 18, 2024 - The Rumford Police...
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Dirigo Safety, LLC Announces Acquisition of Granite State Police Career Counseling, LLC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Auburn, ME - August 26, 2024 - Dirigo Safety, LLC is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement to acquire Granite State Police Career Counseling, LLC. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in our commitment to...
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...
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."...
Six Biddeford businesses cited for selling alcohol to minors
The Biddeford Police Department has cited six local businesses for selling alcohol to minors. The police department issued the citations following underage drinking law compliance checks on Nov. 4 and 14 at 30 businesses across the city. Chief Roger Beaupre said the...
Drugged driving: Traffic stops changing in pot-legal states
DENVER, July 25 (UPI) -- Traffic stops are changing in states where marijuana -- either recreational or medical -- is legal. Now, when someone is pulled over for impaired driving, officers in some states might follow a new protocol that could include blood or...