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SUMMARY:Annual New Law & Case Law Mandatory Updates - Live!
DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nBrian MacMaster \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Annual New Law & Case Law Mandatory Updates – Live!\nDecember 4 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm\nJoin the expert to hear the New Law & Case Law updates via Zoom. This opportunity gives you the chance to ask questions\, hear other’s challenges and questions\, and get those mandatory training hours at the same time.
URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/annual-new-law-and-case-law-mandatory-updates-live-12-4-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Law Enforcement
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SUMMARY:OUI Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Instructors:\nScot Mattox\, Esq \nJoshua Saucier\, Esq. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				OUI Fundamentals\nDecember 8 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm\nThis comprehensive course is designed for law enforcement officers navigating the evolving complexities of OUI (Operating Under the Influence) investigations. Today’s cases involve an array of challenges\, including drug-impaired driving\, legalized marijuana\, and shifting legal standards. From the initial roadside encounter to courtroom testimony\, this training prepares officers to conduct thorough\, legally sound investigations. Special emphasis is placed on identifying and articulating impairment related to Cannabis\, Opiates\, and other substances. \nSponsored by the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety\, this class will review impaired driving investigations including: the initial stop\, chemical testing\, testifying in court and BMV. This course puts a significant focus on drug impairment (especially Cannabis and Opiates). \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUnderstand and apply the elements of OUI law to both alcohol and drug-impaired driving cases.\nIdentify and articulate signs of operational impairment during roadside interviews and field sobriety testing.\nMake informed and defensible arrest decisions based on observed impairment and supporting evidence.\nProperly handle chemical testing procedures and understand related legal precedents.\nPrepare effective reports and provide credible\, confident testimony in both court and BMV hearings.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nNone
URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/oui-fundamentals-12-8-25/
LOCATION:Dirigo Safety\, LLC\, 95 Main Street\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Law Enforcement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T080000
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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\nDecember 11 @ 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-12-11-25/
LOCATION:Dirigo Safety\, LLC\, 95 Main Street\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Law Enforcement,Other: EMS, EMA, Fire, Park Rangers, Prosecutors/DAs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T080000
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SUMMARY:OUI: After the Arrest
DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nJoshua Saucier\, Esq. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				OUI: After the Arrest\nDecember 12 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm\nThis training course begins with a refresher on fatal crash investigations and guides officers through the critical post-arrest phases of an OUI case. With OUI offenses being among the most litigated\, officers must be prepared to defend their actions from chemical testing to courtroom testimony. This course focuses on helping officers conduct constitutionally sound investigations and present themselves effectively on the stand. Through interactive discussions and mock testimony exercises\, attendees will gain the skills needed to navigate both direct and cross-examination with confidence. \nSponsored by the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety\, this class will review impaired driving investigations including: the initial stop\, chemical testing\, testifying in court and BMV. This course puts a significant focus on drug impairment (especially Cannabis and Opiates). \nCourse Objectives: \n\nReview the legal and procedural requirements for first response at fatal crash scenes.\nUnderstand constitutional considerations and proper procedures for obtaining chemical tests post-arrest.\nImprove report writing to ensure clarity\, completeness\, and courtroom readiness.\nPrepare and deliver effective direct testimony in OUI cases.\nDevelop techniques to remain professional and credible under cross-examination.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nNone
URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/oui-after-the-arrest-12-12-25/
LOCATION:Dirigo Safety\, LLC\, 95 Main Street\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Law Enforcement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T080000
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SUMMARY:First-Line Supervisors
DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nAdam Gormely \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				First-Line Supervisors\nDecember 16 @ 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
URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/first-line-supervisors-12-16-25/
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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