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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T080000
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SUMMARY:Maine Search Warrants
DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nPaul Cavanaugh \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Maine Search Warrants\nMay 19 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm\nThis course is designed to help officers understand and effectively draft search warrants\, with a focus on those new to the process or seeking a refresher. Through clear\, straightforward instruction and in class writing exercises\, participants will learn how to build solid affidavits\, articulate probable cause\, and meet constitutional and statutory requirements. The course emphasizes critical thinking over template use\, encouraging officers to craft legally sound documents tailored to specific investigative situations. Practical group exercises allow attendees to apply their knowledge\, receive feedback\, and refine their skills in real-world scenarios. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the structure and constitutional requirements of search warrant documents and affidavits.\nDevelop and articulate probable cause\, including relevant personal background to support it.\nDraft search warrants for dwellings\, vehicles\, and persons using legally sound methods.\nLearn how and when to amend warrants\, seal affidavits\, and handle informant confidentiality.\nNavigate the review\, approval\, and execution process of search warrants with confidence.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nLaptop and/or writing materials\n\nMLEAP Accreditation Standard: \n\nThis course meets MLEAP Standard 7.08 – Search and Seizure Warrants\n\n			\n				Download MLEAP Training Proof
URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/maine-search-warrants-5-19-26/
LOCATION:Dirigo Safety\, LLC\, 95 Main Street\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Law Enforcement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T160000
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CREATED:20251222T180924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T125846Z
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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\nMay 19 @ 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-5-19-26/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T043106
CREATED:20260210T120438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T145202Z
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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\nMay 20 @ 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). \nTopics Covered: \n\nInitial traffic stop and investigation procedures\nChemical testing and legal considerations\nCourtroom and BMV testimony\nDrug-impaired driving detection\nRoundtable discussion with OUI Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys on “Common Issues in OUI Cases”\nQ&A with a Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles Hearings Examiner on Motor Vehicle Hearings\n\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-5-20-26/
LOCATION:York County Regional Training Center\, 79 First County Way\, Alfred\, ME\, 04002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Law Enforcement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T043106
CREATED:20260210T121442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T160316Z
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SUMMARY:SFST Refresher Training with Wet Lab
DESCRIPTION:Instructors:\nScot Mattox\, Esq \nJoshua Saucier\, Esq. \nJohn Roma \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				MCJA Certified SFST Refresher Training with Wet Lab\nMay 21 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm\nStandardized Field Sobriety Training (SFST) Refresher Training is intended for officers who have previously completed the 24-hour NHTSA DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing program but did not achieve proficiency within the allotted 6-month period. \nThis class provides attendees the opportunity to evaluate enough volunteers to demonstrate proficiency before an MCJA Certified Instructor to be deemed proficient in the Administration of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. \nOfficers who have already achieved proficiency may also attend as a skills refresher to reinforce best practices and maintain competency. \nCourse Overview: \nSFST Refresher Training is designed for law enforcement officers at the State\, County\, and local levels who have successfully completed the NHTSA/IACP-approved DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Training Program. \nThe SFST Refresher Training Program is intended to improve the overall consistency in the administration of SFSTs by individual officers and help them in: \n\nRecognizing and interpreting evidence of DWI\nAdministering and interpreting scientifically validated sobriety tests\nDescribing OUI evidence clearly and convincingly\nReviewing updates in case law and research studies\n\nWet Lab Training Included: \nWet Lab Training provides a controlled\, hands-on learning environment where: \n\nVolunteers are dosed with alcohol to reach varying levels of impairment\nOfficers practice Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) techniques in front of a certified instructor.\nAttendees are provided an opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in the Administration of the SFSTs in front of an MCJA Certified Instructor to become deemed proficient in the administration of the standardized field sobriety tests.\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nLaw Enforcement Officers / OUI Prosecutors / BMV Hearings Examiners\nOfficers needing to complete SFST proficiency requirements\nSFST practitioners seeking refresher training\nOfficers looking to strengthen courtroom articulation and roadside evaluation skills\nOUI Prosecutors and BMV Hearings Examiners seeking an in-person observation of the OUI Investigation process and enhanced knowledge of alcohol’s impairing effects.\n\nCost: \nThere is no cost to attend this training as it is sponsored by the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety except for the Wet Lab exercise. The Wet Lab exercise is not sponsored by the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety\, but is sponsored by Dirigo Safety\, LLC. \nInstructors: \nScot Mattox: Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor\, Former DRE Instructor \nJosh Saucier: Assistant Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor\, Former Maine Impaired Driving Special Prosecutor. \nJohn Roma: Maine DRE Instructor \nEquipment Needed: \n\nNone
URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/sfst-refresher-training-with-wet-lab-5-21-26/
LOCATION:York County Regional Training Center\, 79 First County Way\, Alfred\, ME\, 04002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Law Enforcement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T170000
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CREATED:20260202T181330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T203856Z
UID:42162-1779350400-1779382800@dirigosafety.com
SUMMARY:De-Escalation in Public Safety
DESCRIPTION:Instructors:\nAdam Gormely \nDrew Goodridge \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				De-Escalation in Public Safety\n\nAM SESSION: May 21 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\nPM SESSION: May 21 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nLearn how to handle aggressive behavior\, negative attitudes\, excessive sarcasm\, hidden agendas\, and other sources of conflict safely and productively. Discover techniques to defuse “hot button” situations\, calm explosive personalities\, and exercise damage control without losing confidence and composure. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nIdentify physiological changes that occur when individuals become hostile or angry.\nLearn communication skills to de-escalate and defuse hostile encounters.\nLearn methods to re-direct the thought process for de-escalation.\nLearn the cognitive limitations when people become hostile or angry and how to address it.\nAlleviate volatile situations before they escalate into full-scale confrontations.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nNone
URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/de-escalation-in-public-safety-5-21-26/
LOCATION:Waterville Fire Department\, 7 College Avenue\, Waterville\, 04901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Corrections,Dispatch,Law Enforcement,Other: EMS, EMA, Fire, Park Rangers, Prosecutors/DAs
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