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SUMMARY:Comprehensive Background Investigations
DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nTim Jones \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Comprehensive Background Investigations\nJune 8 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm\nThis comprehensive course equips law enforcement professionals and hiring personnel with the essential knowledge and skills to conduct thorough\, legally sound background investigations for police candidates. Participants will explore the purpose and legal framework governing background checks\, and learn to navigate standard procedures\, documentation\, and investigative techniques. The course emphasizes identifying red flags and disqualifying factors\, with a special focus on analyzing social media content and recognizing problematic online behavior. Learners will gain practical experience in compiling background findings into professional\, ethical\, and legally defensible reports. By the end of the course\, participants will be prepared to conduct high-quality investigations that uphold the integrity of the hiring process and public trust. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the purpose and legal framework.\nOutline standard procedures\, documents & techniques.\nIdentify red flags and disqualifying factors.\nCompare & contrast the intricacies of investigating social media content.\nIdentify problematic online behavior.\nUnderstand additional intricacies of investigating certified officers.\nCompile background findings into a legal and ethical document.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nLaptop
URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/comprehensive-background-investigations-6-8-26/
LOCATION:New England HIDTA\, 13 Branch Street\, Suite 209\, Methuen\, MA\, 01860\, United States
CATEGORIES:Corrections,Law Enforcement
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SUMMARY:Interview & Interrogation Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nMichael Chavez \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Interview & Interrogation Techniques\nJune 8 @ 8:00 am – June 9 @ 4:00 pm\nThis course is designed to enhance officers’ ability to detect truthfulness and deception by interpreting both verbal and nonverbal cues. Emphasizing what is left unsaid as much as what is spoken\, the course provides insight into the emotional and psychological dynamics behind communication. Participants will gain practical tools to conduct more effective interviews and interrogations across a range of investigative scenarios. By understanding subtle indicators of omission and evasion\, officers will be better equipped to uncover hidden information and improve case outcomes. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nDifferentiate between interviews and interrogations and apply appropriate techniques for each.\nRecognize and interpret common deceptive verbal phrases and nonverbal cues.\nPrepare strategically for interviews by assessing subject types and building rapport.\nAnalyze written and spoken statements for signs of evasion\, sensitivity\, or omission.\nNavigate legal considerations such as Miranda Rights while maintaining interview integrity.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nNone
URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/interview-interrogation-techniques-6-8-26/
LOCATION:Colchester\, VT Police Department\, 835 Blakely Road\, Colchester\, VT\, 05446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Corrections,Law Enforcement,Other: EMS, EMA, Fire, Park Rangers, Prosecutors/DAs
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SUMMARY:Maine's Freedom of Access Act
DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nPaul Cavanaugh \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Maine’s Freedom of Access Act\nJune 8 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm\nThis course provides essential training for law enforcement personnel on the legal and ethical responsibilities related to public access to records. Focused on the Maine Freedom of Access Act\, participants will learn how to navigate the complex balance between transparency and protecting sensitive information. The course addresses both the obligations to disclose and the statutory restrictions that govern confidentiality in law enforcement. Attendees will leave with practical tools and reference materials to assist in evaluating and responding to public records requests. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the purpose and history of “sunshine laws” such as the Maine Freedom of Access Act.\nGain a working knowledge of how the Freedom of Access Act applies to law enforcement records.\nDefine “confidential” in the context of law enforcement information and documentation.\nIdentify key statutes that regulate public access to governmental records.\nRecognize law enforcement-specific statutes that designate certain records as confidential.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nNone\n\nMLEAP Accreditation Standard: \n\nThis course meets MLEAP Standard 5.01 – Privacy and Security of Records\n\n			\n				Download MLEAP Training Proof
URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/maines-freedom-of-access-act-6-8-26/
LOCATION:Dirigo Safety\, LLC\, 95 Main Street\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Corrections,Dispatch,Law Enforcement,Other: EMS, EMA, Fire, Park Rangers, Prosecutors/DAs
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