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SUMMARY:FTO San Jose
DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nTim Jones \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				FTO San Jose\nMarch 2 @ 8:00 am – March 4 @ 4:00 pm\nThis comprehensive three-day course is built on the nationally recognized San Jose FTO Model and meets C.A.L.E.A. accreditation standards while being IADLEST-certified through the National Certification Program™. Designed for new and prospective FTOs\, the course equips participants with the skills to effectively train\, mentor\, and evaluate probationary officers. Topics include leadership\, ethics\, legal considerations\, adult learning strategies\, and proper documentation using standardized evaluation guidelines. Through practical exercises\, case studies\, and video analysis\, attendees will leave prepared to implement and sustain a professional\, accountable field training program. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nStudents will understand the scope and intricacies of the San Jose Field Training Model\nStudents will understand and apply the use of the Standardized Evaluation Guidelines along with all forms including Daily Observation Reports\, Remedial Worksheets\, and Side Evaluations.\nStudents will demonstrate the ability to evaluate trainee performance through a series of evaluation videos and case study exercises.\nStudents will summarize foundational leadership skills as they apply to direct supervision in the FTO process.\nStudents will analyze the legal and liability ramifications relating to the role as a Field Training Officer and first line supervisor.\nStudents will utilize the forms\, documentation and principles necessary to effectively teach\, train\, model\, lead and evaluate field trainees in a Field Training Program setting.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nLaptop\n\nMLEAP Accreditation Standard: \n\nThis course meets MLEAP Standard 3.12 – Field Training Officer Training
URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/fto-san-jose-3-2-26/
LOCATION:Portsmouth\, NH Police Department\, 3 Junkins Avenue\, Portsmouth\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Corrections,Law Enforcement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T160000
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CREATED:20251203T200404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T185953Z
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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\nMarch 10 @ 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-3-10-26/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092648
CREATED:20251209T123333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T190825Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership Strategies for Success
DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nTim Jones \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Leadership Strategies for Success\nMarch 16 @ 8:00 am – March 18 @ 4:00 pm\nDesigned for first-line supervisors\, this course provides students with a fundamental understanding of how leadership foundations and principles impact management and supervision. This course utilizes breakout team exercises to help students develop a true understanding of approaches and practices that drive motivation\, employee buy-in\, better communication\, motivation\, and positive morale. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nDifferentiate between principles of management and leadership\, including various leadership styles.\nExplain the five components of self-leadership (Pentagon of Self-Leadership).\nDemonstrate effective communication techniques and the proper method of giving orders.\nDescribe the supervisor’s role in training and maintaining operational readiness.\nApply team-building strategies and techniques for leading up the chain of command.\nEvaluate the impact of employee evaluations on professional development.\nAssess the importance of positive leadership and its influence on team culture.\nAnalyze key motivators that influence employee performance and engagement.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nLaptop\n\nMLEAP Accreditation Standard: \n\nThis course meets MLEAP Standard 3.08 – Supervisor Training
URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/leadership-strategies-for-success-3-16-26/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T130000
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CREATED:20251121T185723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T105657Z
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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\nMarch 24 @ 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
URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/maines-freedom-of-access-act-3-24-26/
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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SUMMARY:Property & Evidence Room Management
DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nRon Lund \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Property & Evidence Room Management\nMarch 25 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm\nThis course provides law enforcement personnel with comprehensive instruction on the proper management\, control\, and accountability of property and evidence. The course emphasizes best practices\, legal considerations\, and risk management strategies\, essential to maintaining the integrity of evidence. \nStudents will review standards related to the receipt\, documentation\, storage\, security\, inspection\, and disposition of property and evidence. The course also addresses common compliance deficiencies and provides practical guidance to ensure policies\, procedures\, and daily operations align with accreditation standards. \nThis training is ideal for detectives\, evidence custodians\, supervisors\, command staff\, and accreditation managers. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the legal responsibilities and proper background selection.\nUnderstand proper chain of custody.\nLearn best practices for proper packaging and storage.\nUnderstand intake and release procedures.\nUnderstand inventory and auditing best practices.\nYour duty to maintain access control and facility security.\nRealize the value of continuous inspections.\nUnderstand the importance of courtroom testimony.\nConsider accreditation needs\, such as MLEAP.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\n\nPictures or a drawing of your room (optional). \n\n\nMLEAP Accreditation Standard: \n\nThis course meets MLEAP Chapter 12 – Property and Evidence Management
URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/property-and-evidence-room-management-3-25-26/
LOCATION:Dirigo Safety\, LLC\, 95 Main Street\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Law Enforcement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T090000
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CREATED:20260128T134113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T231827Z
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SUMMARY:MLEAP Assessor & Program Manager Training
DESCRIPTION:Instructors:\n[Team member not found]\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				MLEAP Assessor & Program Manager Training\nMarch 25 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm\nThis course is designed for law enforcement professionals involved in the accreditation process for the Maine Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (MLEAP). It provides participants with the skills necessary to assess Maine Police agencies\, ensuring they comply with MLEAP standards. Attendees will learn to conduct comprehensive evaluations of agency policies\, procedures\, equipment\, and operations\, both on-site and off-site. The course offers valuable insights into best practices and enhances expertise in accreditation\, management\, and leadership. Course Instructor(s): Jim Willis\, Chief Elliott Moya\, Chief Andrew Booth\, and Chief Lee Miller. \nThe training is a mandatory requirement to become an agency Program Manager and/or Assessor with the MLEAP program. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUnderstand Accreditation Standards: Gain a comprehensive understanding of MLEAP standards and their importance in effective law enforcement.\nConduct Thorough Assessments: Develop the skills necessary to review policies\, procedures\, facilities\, and operations for MLEAP compliance.\nEnhance Professional Expertise: Develop skills in accreditation\, management\, and leadership for personal and agency growth.\nFacilitate Accreditation Readiness: Prepare agencies for accreditation by learning from others’ experiences.\nCollaborate with Professional Teams: Engage in collaborative assessment teams\, to evaluate and improve law enforcement in Maine.\nDevelop Leadership Skills: Strengthen leadership capabilities to guide and influence the accreditation process promoting improvement and accountability.
URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/mleap-assessor-and-program-manager-training-3-25-26/
LOCATION:Skowhegan Police Department\, 51 East Madison Road\, Suite 2\, Skowhegan\, ME\, 04976\, United States
CATEGORIES:Law Enforcement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T170000
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CREATED:20251203T171425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T180356Z
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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
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