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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\nNovember 9 @ 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-11-9-26/
LOCATION:Dirigo Safety\, LLC\, 95 Main Street\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Corrections,Law Enforcement
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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\nNovember 12 @ 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-11-12-26/
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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