BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dirigo Safety - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dirigosafety.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Dirigo Safety REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T185937 CREATED:20251203T171425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T180356Z UID:37902-1774857600-1775062800@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:FTO School for Rural Agencies DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nKyle Tilsley \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FTO School for Rural Agencies\nMarch 30 @ 8:00 am – April 1 @ 4:00 pm\n*Note: Day 3 (April 1) of class will run from 8:00-12:00pm! \nStep into the pivotal role of shaping the next generation of law enforcement professionals. The Field Training Officer (FTO) Course is designed for experienced officers ready to lead\, mentor\, and mold recruits into confident\, competent public servants. This immersive training goes beyond basic instruction—it’s about cultivating leadership\, accountability\, and real-world decision-making. \nThrough dynamic classroom instruction\, participants will master proven FTO models\, learn how to deliver effective feedback\, document trainee performance\, and navigate the challenges of adult learning styles. Whether you’re preparing to take on your first trainee or refining your mentoring approach\, this course equips you with the tools to succeed. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nGain a comprehensive understanding of a Field Training program framework and structure.\nLearn how to develop effective coaching and mentoring skills.\nLearn the importance of trainee performance evaluation and documentation.\nExplore legal responsibilities and ethical standards required of the Field Training Officer.\nRefine and enhance communication skills and leadership abilities.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nNone\n\nMLEAP Accreditation Standard: \n\nThis course meets MLEAP Standard 3.12 – Field Training Officer Training\n\n \n Download MLEAP Training Proof URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/fto-school-for-rural-agencies-3-30-26/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dirigosafety.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Course-Logo-Designs-In-Person-Training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T185937 CREATED:20260121T193935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T125736Z UID:41895-1776153600-1776182400@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:First-Line Supervisors DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nAdam Gormely \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n First-Line Supervisors\nApril 14 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm\nThis progressive course explores the core principles of responsible supervision\, emphasizing accountability over authority in decision-making. Designed for current and aspiring frontline leaders—including sergeants\, corporals\, shift leaders\, and crew leaders—this class provides practical insights for those seeking to lead with integrity and long-term impact. \nParticipants will gain a clear understanding of how poor supervisory practices can compromise a department’s mission and create long-lasting inefficiencies. Through real-world examples and interactive instruction\, students will leave better equipped to lead their teams effectively and ethically. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the value and influence of empathy in leadership.\nDevelop the ability to effectively manage oneself before managing others.\nIdentify and apply practical\, uncommon-sense leadership tools.\nDistinguish the characteristics of effective versus ineffective supervisors.\nInterpret organizational cues (“what the system is telling you”) and leverage them in decision-making.\nDefine appropriate use of discipline—when\, why\, and how to apply it.\nRecognize the supervisor’s critical role in shaping team morale.\nUnderstand vicarious liability and the risks of failing to supervise properly.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nNone\n\nMLEAP Accreditation Standard: \n\nThis course meets MLEAP Standard 3.08 – Supervisor Training\n\n \n Download MLEAP Training Proof URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/first-line-supervisors-4-14-26/ LOCATION:Enfield\, NH Public Safety\, 6 Granite Place\, Enfield\, NH\, 03748\, United States CATEGORIES:Corrections,Dispatch,Law Enforcement,Other: EMS, EMA, Fire, Park Rangers, Prosecutors/DAs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dirigosafety.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/First-Line-Supervisors.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T185937 CREATED:20251121T203350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T234246Z UID:37729-1776326400-1776358800@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:Cannabis Impairment Detection Lab DESCRIPTION:Instructors:\nScot Mattox\, Esq \nSeth Allen \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cannabis Impairment Detection Lab\nApril 16 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm\nWith today’s cannabis products reaching much higher THC levels and appearing in various forms—such as edibles\, concentrates\, and traditional flower— officers face increasing challenges in detecting impairment. This two-phase training provides officers with both classroom instruction and hands-on experience to better recognize cannabis-related impairment in drivers. Attendees will learn about current cannabis trends\, legal considerations\, behavioral indicators\, and enhanced field sobriety test protocols specific to cannabis use. The course culminates in a controlled “Green Lab” where officers evaluate individuals under the influence\, reinforcing classroom learning through real-time observation. \n*Attendees will not be exposed to cannabis or any other substances during the training. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nIdentify various forms of modern cannabis and understand their effects on impairment.\nApply an enhanced SFST protocol tailored to detecting cannabis impairment.\nRecognize key behavioral indicators and physical signs associated with THC-related impairment.\nUnderstand best practices for documenting cannabis-impaired driving investigations and building a strong court case.\nConduct real-time impairment assessments during the hands-on Green Lab experience\, evaluating reliability and technique.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nNone – please note that duty weapons are prohibited for the duration of this course. URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/cannabis-impairment-detection-lab-4-16-26/ LOCATION:Dirigo Safety\, LLC\, 95 Main Street\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States CATEGORIES:Law Enforcement,Other: EMS, EMA, Fire, Park Rangers, Prosecutors/DAs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dirigosafety.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Course-Logo-Designs-In-Person-Training-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T185937 CREATED:20260311T143215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T165500Z UID:43318-1776412800-1776445200@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:Tactical Medical DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nRyan Wagner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tactical Medical\n \nAM SESSION: April 17 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\nPM SESSION: April 17 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nThis course focuses on stopping severe bleeding and sustaining life until medical help arrives. It covers hemorrhage types (capillary\, venous\, arterial)\, the M.A.R.C.H. protocol (Massive Hemorrhage with tourniquets in hot zones\, Airway via head tilt/NPA\, Respiration with chest seals\, Circulation using direct pressure/hemostatic gauze for junctional wounds\, Hypothermia prevention with blankets)\, wound packing using wound cube simulation\, Body Substance Isolation (BSI) for biohazard protection\, leadership under stress (decide\, adapt\, lead/follow\, breathe)\, vigilant mindset for awareness\, IFAK contents (e.g.\, CAT tourniquets\, chest seals\, gloves)\, recommended TQ brands\, and emphasis on training to mitigate risks. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nIdentify and classify injury types to prioritize interventions.\nApply tourniquets properly.\nImplement BSI protocols.\nFollow M.A.R.C.H. protocol for trauma care.\nDemonstrate stress leadership.\nMaintain vigilant awareness.\nInteract effectively with co-responders.\nAssemble and use an IFAK.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nNone URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/tactical-medical-4-17-26/ LOCATION:Skowhegan Police Department\, 51 East Madison Road\, Suite 2\, Skowhegan\, ME\, 04976\, United States CATEGORIES:Corrections,Dispatch,Law Enforcement,Other: EMS, EMA, Fire, Park Rangers, Prosecutors/DAs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dirigosafety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tactical-Medical.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T185937 CREATED:20251107T125707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T200712Z UID:36367-1776672000-1776787200@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:Interview & Interrogation Techniques DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nMichael Chavez \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Interview & Interrogation Techniques\nApril 20 @ 8:00 am – April 21 @ 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-4-20-26/ LOCATION:Dirigo Safety\, LLC\, 95 Main Street\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States CATEGORIES:Corrections,Law Enforcement,Other: EMS, EMA, Fire, Park Rangers, Prosecutors/DAs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dirigosafety.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Interview-and-Interrogation-Techniques.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T120000 DTSTAMP:20260513T185937 CREATED:20251107T132647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T234443Z UID:36385-1777363200-1777377600@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence Basics DESCRIPTION:Instructors:\nKristina Peterson \nDr. Dennis Magliozzi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artificial Intelligence Basics\nApril 28 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\nThis comprehensive training course empowers law enforcement professionals to effectively incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into daily operations. Participants will explore AI’s evolution\, its current and emerging applications\, and how it can enhance reporting\, time management\, and communication. Through interactive sessions using police training videos and reporting exercises\, attendees will gain practical experience with generative AI tools. The course also includes ready-to-use prompt templates and strategies for ethical and transparent AI use in the field. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUtilize AI to streamline administrative tasks and maximize time for critical\, human-centered policing.\nApply AI within ethical frameworks to uphold privacy\, reduce bias\, and strengthen community trust.\nLeverage AI for transparent communication\, social media engagement\, and accurate report writing to foster stronger public relationships.\nExplore the use of AI with body cameras and other technologies to support accountability and situational awareness.\nDevelop shared protocols with prosecutors and administrative personnel for consistent\, ethical AI use across departments.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nLaptop for practical exercises URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/artificial-intelligence-basics-4-28-26/ LOCATION:Manchester\, NH Police Department\, 405 Valley Street\, Manchester\, NH\, 03103\, United States CATEGORIES:Corrections,Dispatch,Law Enforcement,Other: EMS, EMA, Fire, Park Rangers, Prosecutors/DAs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dirigosafety.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Artificial-Intelligence-Basics.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR