BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dirigo Safety - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Dirigo Safety 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:20260513T183534 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:20260401T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T130000 DTSTAMP:20260513T183535 CREATED:20260128T193836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T232308Z UID:42057-1775034000-1775048400@dirigosafety.com 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\nApril 1 @ 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-program-manager-training-4-1-26/ LOCATION:Wells Police Department\, 1563 Post Road\, Wells\, 04090\, United States CATEGORIES:Law Enforcement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dirigosafety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MLEAP-Assessor-Program-Manager-Training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T183535 CREATED:20260121T160042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T124241Z UID:41880-1775462400-1775664000@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:Science Based Interview & Interrogation DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nColton Seale \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Science Based Interview & Interrogation\nApril 6 @ 8:00 am – April 8 @ 4:00 pm\nThis course provides an introduction to science-based\, rapport-based interview and interrogation (I&I) techniques\, the same techniques in which FBI and CIA interviewers are trained. You will learn: \n\nHow to prepare for difficult interviews\,\nThe true nature of rapport and how to develop rapport with even the most challenging subjects\,\nSpecific models for developing rapport in an interview\,\nHow memory works and how to help victims and witnesses remember more accurate details\,\nHow best to use evidence\, and\nModern science-based methods of detecting deception.\n\nWithin the course we also discuss how we can best manage the uncertainty and ambiguity that is present in almost all investigations and the inherent cognitive biases that can impact our thinking in the investigative and interview processes. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the basic psychology of effective interpersonal communication.\nRecognize and control for common cognitive biases.\nUnderstand the basic methodology for interview planning and preparation.\nUnderstand the basic components of rapport.\nUnderstand and be able to apply the BASE Model of Rapport and the Interpersonal Behavior Wheels model.\nUnderstand the basic components of memory and apply memory enhancing mnemonics.\nDifferentiate between science and pseudoscience in deception detection and apply verbal-based methods of credibility assessment.\nEffectively use available evidence in an interview with late disclosure of key evidence.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nNotetaking materials\n\nMLEAP Accreditation Standard: \n\nThis course meets MLEAP Standard 7.07 – Interrogation\n\n \n Download MLEAP Training Proof URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/science-based-interview-interrogation-4-6-26/ LOCATION:New England HIDTA\, 13 Branch Street\, Suite 209\, Methuen\, MA\, 01860\, United States CATEGORIES:Law Enforcement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dirigosafety.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Science-Based-Interview-and-Interrogation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T183535 CREATED:20251209T133400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T134229Z UID:38047-1775548800-1775577600@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:Internal Affairs DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nMichael A. Cunniff​\, Esq. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Internal Affairs\nApril 7 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm\nThis interactive course provides a comprehensive overview of the principles underlying internal affairs investigations including police accountability\, due process\, and fairness considerations. Participants will explore the internal investigative process from multiple perspectives\, such as those of the affected officer\, union representatives\, legal counsel\, internal investigators\, and oversight authorities responsible for dispositions of complaints against agency personnel. Emphasis is placed on investigative proceedings that are designed to generate evidence-based\, just outcomes that simultaneously promote public confidence in the institution and the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved. The course also addresses management practices that may lead to flawed or otherwise unjust internal dispositions and offers practical policy solutions to those potential concerns. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the full internal affairs process from initial complaint to final disposition\, including all stakeholder roles.\nUnderstand the various sources of employee liability for sustained misconduct allegations\, as well as the potential relationship between an internal investigation and parallel mechanisms of oversight.\nApply best practices for conducting fair\, thorough\, and unbiased internal investigations.\nIdentify and address management practices that may compromise the integrity of investigative outcomes.\nExamine legal and procedural safeguards that protect both the agency and an affected agency member.\nPromote accountability through transparent\, evidence-based decision-making that strengthens public trust.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nNone\n\nMLEAP Accreditation Standard: \n\nThis course meets MLEAP Standard 3.19 – Internal Affairs Investigator Training\n\n \n Download MLEAP Training Proof URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/internal-affairs-4-7-26/ LOCATION:Dirigo Safety\, LLC\, 95 Main Street\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States CATEGORIES:Law Enforcement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dirigosafety.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Internal-Affairs.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T183535 CREATED:20251217T184349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T124731Z UID:41104-1776067200-1776096000@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:Sexual Assault Interview & Interrogation DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nMichael Chavez \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sexual Assault Interview & Interrogation\nApril 13 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm\nThis specialized one-day course is designed to enhance the interview skills of investigators handling complex sexual assault cases. Building on foundational knowledge from the Sexual Assault Investigations Course\, students will focus on trauma-informed approaches to interviewing victims and effective strategies for interrogating suspects. The course emphasizes moving beyond basic statements to uncover deeper truths and overcome common barriers to disclosure. Participants will also explore offender behavior and learn how to detect deception and tailor interrogation techniques accordingly. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nApply trauma-informed techniques when interviewing victim-survivors to facilitate accurate and complete disclosures.\nIdentify and address common barriers to victim disclosure in sexual assault cases.\nUnderstand psychological and behavioral patterns of sexual offenders to guide suspect interviews.\nDevelop strategies to detect and counteract deception during suspect interrogations.\nTransition from statement-taking to investigative interviewing that supports successful prosecution.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nNone\n\nMLEAP Accreditation Standard: \n\nThis course meets MLEAP Standard 7.07 – Interrogation\n\n \n Download MLEAP Training Proof URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/sexual-assault-interview-and-interrogation-4-13-26/ LOCATION:Dirigo Safety\, LLC\, 95 Main Street\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States CATEGORIES:Corrections,Law Enforcement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dirigosafety.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Sexual-Assault-Interview-and-Interrogation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T183535 CREATED:20251106T180757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T124949Z UID:36286-1776067200-1776268800@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:FTO San Jose DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nTim Jones \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FTO San Jose\nApril 13 @ 8:00 am – April 15 @ 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\n\n \n Download MLEAP Training Proof URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/fto-san-jose-4-13-26/ LOCATION:New Boston\, NH Police Department\, 116 Old Coach Road\, New Boston\, NH\, 03070\, United States CATEGORIES:Corrections,Law Enforcement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dirigosafety.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/FTO-San-Jose.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T183535 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 END:VCALENDAR