Upcoming Law Enforcement Training

We offer on-site training at our classroom facility in Auburn, Maine and also host trainings throughout New England. Classes are taught by a group of active and retired law enforcement officers, investigators, and attorneys with significant street experience.

Property and Evidence Room Management

It is the aim of this course to teach you the basic principles of Property and Evidence Room Management. Our criminal justice system is based on the presumption of innocence, which means law enforcement must prove guilt beyond a “reasonable doubt” to win a conviction. Any doubt about the integrity of a piece of evidence – any unanswered question about how evidence was handled at any step along the way from the point of collection to presentation in the courtroom can lead to criminals walking free. There are two basic tenets every property room manager should live by:  Eliminate any… read more
Jun 6: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dirigo Safety LLC
95 Main Street 3rd Floor
Auburn, ME, 04210
Price: $225

Cannabis Liaison Training

NEW!ME
Sponsored by the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy, this FREE training is coming soon!   The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy: Cannabis Liaison Training (CLT) The legalization of recreational cannabis in recent years has necessitated many new or amended laws, rules, and regulations for both the recreational and medicinal markets. So many changes have taken place in such a short period of time that it’s a challenge for law enforcement and prosecutors to keep up, not only with the regulation of the legal markets, but also to distinguish it from the illegal ones.  Sponsored by the State of Maine Department… read more
Jun 12: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dirigo Safety LLC
95 Main Street 3rd Floor
Auburn, ME, 04210
Price: FREE - Sponsored by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services: Office of Cannabis Policy
Lunch Provided

K-9 Critical Issues

This course is focused for new and existing K-9 Handlers, Supervisors, and K-9 Trainers, and those looking to add a K9 program to their agency to provide a much-needed and often Accredited required K-9 update. Participants will be actively engaged using videos, classroom exercises, and classroom scenarios. Handlers are NOT required to bring their dog, however, there will be frequent breaks during the class so handlers can check and exercise their dogs. Block #1 – Participant Introductions and purpose of K-9 Units. Block #2 – K-9 Unit Leadership, Policy, Culture, and Liability. Block #3 – Training, Use of Force, Drug/Explosive… read more
Jun 12: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
New England HIDTA
13 Branch Street, Suite 209
Methuen, MA, 01860
Price: $225

Behavioral Health for Dispatchers

Our dispatcher personnel are the first line of communication in response to those experiencing psychiatric emergencies. These incidents involve interactions in which being trained in identifying mental health issues, de-escalation skills and other effective communication techniques can assist the communicator as the first point of contact. Our communicators also are often conversing with families and or concerned citizens calling for emergency support for those in crisis and determining the most effective response. Over a career first responders experience chronic trauma and stress, therefore an emphasis on wellness and stress management is critical as well.   Objectives: Intro to mental illness;… read more
Jun 12: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
State Police Barracks - Bangor
198 Maine Avenue
Bangor, Maine, 04401
Price: $149

Maine Search and Seizure Law for Cops

Police officers are routinely confronted with Fourth Amendment issues during citizen interactions. As guardians of a free society, officers must know, understand, and properly apply the Fourth’s foundational tenets. If they don’t, officers risk making evidence inadmissible, and incurring both personal and professional liability. This class is prepared with both an academic and practical perspective in mind and reviews fundamental Fourth Amendment issues such as: Reasonable Suspicion Probable Cause What is a Search or Seizure? Consensual Encounters Investigative Detentions Stop and Frisks Detaining Victims or Witnesses Arrests; Vehicles; Homes Warrants of Arrest Search Warrants Warrant Exceptions Electronic Searches Class  examples… read more
Jun 14: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dirigo Safety LLC
95 Main Street 3rd Floor
Auburn, ME, 04210
Price: $225
Lunch provided

Internal Affairs: Process and Investigations

To promote public confidence and to protect officers from being victimized, a police accountability system must implement the checks and balances that were designed to avoid unjust results in personnel matters, as well as those best practices that are followed in every investigation that may have serious consequences.  This interactive class will examine the entire spectrum of conducting internal affairs investigations in the context of police accountability principles—including from the perspectives of the officer who is a subject of a complaint, the union delegate, the officer’s attorney, the internal affairs investigator, the reviewing official, the deciding official, and the governmental… read more
Jun 15: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dirigo Safety LLC
95 Main Street 3rd Floor
Auburn, ME, 04210
Price: $225
Lunch Provided

Police/Media

Course Description:  This course is focused for new and existing Police Officers, Supervisors, and Department Public Information Officers to deliver effective public information. The course helps promote legal police transparency and how to improve existing police/media relations. A live interview with a reporter to ask them candid questions and to learn more about the media is featured as well as a chance to participate in a simulated press conference. Course Objectives:  Handlers/Supervisors in this course will be exposed to: The student will hear of real-life experiences with mass media and lessons learned. The value of an effective department policy on information control and… read more
Jun 19: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hartford, VT Police Department
812 VA Cutoff Road
White River Junction, Vermont, 05001
Price: $225

Public Safety Employment Law – Avoiding the Landmines

Do you find employment issues taking more and more of your time?  That is true for many managers these days and that is why this class was created.  This class focuses on important employment laws you need to know and will provide you with valuable information and tools you can use to effectively handle employment matters, increase employee morale, and avoid those liability landmines when it comes to personnel management.  We hope you will come away from this class armed with practical knowledge and tips to address even the most difficult workplace situation.   Understand your expectations as a supervisor which… read more
Jun 21: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Pembroke Police Department, NH
247 Pembroke Street
Pembroke, New Hampshire, 03275
Price: $225

Public Access to Public Records – Law Enforcement and Maine’s Freedom of Access Act

Government operates best when it operates openly. As members of the law enforcement community, it is our duty to protect the rights of our citizens to know what their law enforcement agencies are doing.  We must be well grounded in knowing and properly applying the laws that govern public access to law enforcement records.  This training is intended to provide the resources necessary to achieve a basic working understanding of the Freedom of Access Act and the statutes that restrict public access to certain records and information.  The training is designed to assure compliance with our legal obligation of transparency… read more
Jun 27: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Price: $149

Development of a K9 Program for Small or Rural Departments

This consult will provide departments with the knowledge to help develop and maintain a K9 unit to meet there needs. It is a 2-hour consultation with the instructor directly. Register anytime, and Dirigo Safety will connect you with the instructor within 3 business days to set up your personalized Zoom/Online meeting . Information on the following will be covered: K9 Budget and grants, K9 Liability, Handler selection, Federal mandates, and Training requirements. These key aspects directly relate to the creation and success of your K9 program. Having this knowledge will allow you to answer questions from your department and the… read more
Jun 30: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Price: $149
2 Hour Personalized Zoom Training - When you have the time!

Police Liaison Training

In the state of Maine departments are increasingly including embedded clinicians as co-responders to increase efficiency and effectiveness of supporting law enforcement in response to needs of mental health and substance use issues in communities served. The law enforcement supervisor of police liaison positions and those filling these positions often have not cross trained for this team approach. As a co-responder for 16 years, the instructor, through experience has been recognized by the Council Of State Governments and the Bureau of Justice Assistance as a national subject matter expert for co-response, development and implementation of an Law Enforcement Behavioral Health… read more
Jul 10: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dirigo Safety LLC
95 Main Street 3rd Floor
Auburn, ME, 04210
Price: $225
Lunch is included for those attending in person This class will be held in-person AND on Zoom - You can choose how you attend!

First-Line Supervisors

This one-day progressive course breaks down what it means to be the new Sergeant, shift leader, or crew chief in a first-line supervision capacity. The course theme centers on the responsibility of supervision over the authority to make decisions.  Students learn and understand how to avoid common pitfalls that can degrade the department's mission and stove pipe production for years to come.   In addition, this course teaches students: How to transition from doing the job to supervising staff who do the job How to learn who you are, who your people are, and what is the job What are… read more
Jul 10: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hartford, VT Police Department
812 VA Cutoff Road
White River Junction, Vermont, 05001
Price: $225

Maine OUI Boot Camp3 day class

A 3- day FREE training sponsored by the Bureau of Highway Safety that incorporates OUI Fundamentals, Implied Consent, and Courtroom Testimony.   Day One: OUI Fundamentals FROM THE STOP TO THE REPORT: AN OVERVIEW OF A PROPER OUI INVESTIGATION Gone are the days when an OUI arrest consisted of only a stop, field sobriety tests, and a chemical test. With the complications of prescription and illicit drug use, the legalization of recreational marijuana, and intricate case law precedents involving chemical testing, there are many, dynamic hurdles for law enforcement. This class reviews the entire OUI investigation from the time of initial contact… read more
Day 1Jul 12: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Day 2Jul 13: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Day 3Jul 14: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Winter Harbor Police Department
20 School Street
Winter Harbor, Maine , 04693
Price: FREE
This class is sponsored by the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety

OUI Fundamentals

FROM THE STOP TO THE REPORT: AN OVERVIEW OF A PROPER OUI INVESTIGATION Gone are the days when an OUI arrest consisted of only a stop, field sobriety tests, and a chemical test. With the complications of prescription and illicit drug use, the legalization of recreational marijuana, and complicated case law precedents involving chemical testing, there are many, complicated hurdles for law enforcement. This class reviews the entire OUI investigation from the time of initial contact until the time for testimony under oath. Topics include: the initial stop, roadside interviews, first response to fatal crashes, chemical testing, testifying in court and… read more
Jul 12: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Winter Harbor Police Department
20 School Street
Winter Harbor, Maine , 04693
Price: FREE - Lunch is Provided
This class is sponsored by the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety

Implied Consent and Chemical Testing Issues in OUI Investigations

Maine’s Implied Consent law and the relevant chemical testing procedures are an area of dynamic change in both statutory and case law around impaired driving investigations. Recent changes to Maine statutory law, the HETL procedures, as well as important cases handed down from both the SCOTUS and the Maine Law Court affect chemical testing collection and their subsequent admissibility. This is especially relevant for OUI drug investigations and blood testing. Sponsored by the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety, this class is designed for impaired driving investigating officers (especially DREs), prosecutors, and BMV Hearings Examiners (CLE Application pending for attorneys) Course… read more
Jul 13: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Winter Harbor Police Department
20 School Street
Winter Harbor, Maine , 04693
Price: FREE - Lunch Provided
This class is sponsored by the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety

OUI Testimony and Trials

OUI is amongst the most heavily litigated crimes in Maine.  The mandatory license suspensions might be a cause of that litigiousness, but what does that mean for you?  That means that if you are going to court, there is a good chance that it is going to be on an OUI case. The goal of this course is to better prepare you for that court day. This class is designed for impaired driving investigating officers and prosecutors. Course discussion topics include: For Officers: Report Writing, Direct Testimony, and Cross-Examination For Prosecutors: Witness Preparation, Common Evidence, Admissibility Issues, and An Officer’s… read more
Jul 14: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Winter Harbor Police Department
20 School Street
Winter Harbor, Maine , 04693
Price: FREE - Lunch Provided
This class is sponsored by the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety

Behavioral Health for Dispatchers

Our dispatcher personnel are the first line of communication in response to those experiencing psychiatric emergencies. These incidents involve interactions in which being trained in identifying mental health issues, de-escalation skills and other effective communication techniques can assist the communicator as the first point of contact. Our communicators also are often conversing with families and or concerned citizens calling for emergency support for those in crisis and determining the most effective response. Over a career first responders experience chronic trauma and stress, therefore an emphasis on wellness and stress management is critical as well.   Objectives: Intro to mental illness;… read more
Jul 17: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Portsmouth Police Department
3 Junkins Avenue
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801
Price: $149

Criminal Investigations for New Detectives

The first step to a successful criminal prosecution is a thorough investigation.  This course is intended to assist newly assigned detectives, or patrol officers, in taking their investigations beyond the initial report.  It provides investigators a foundation of knowledge of the basic aspects and procedures of conducting thorough investigations.  It will give investigators a comprehensive review of the responsibilities throughout an investigation.  It is designed to provide a foundation of basic techniques to build upon throughout the detective’s career. What students will learn: Scene preservation and documentation Witness and suspect interviews Scene search techniques Defining and avoiding “confirmations bias” Constitutional… read more
Jul 17: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dirigo Safety LLC
95 Main Street 3rd Floor
Auburn, ME, 04210
Price: $225
Lunch Provided

Internal Affairs: Process and Investigations

To promote public confidence and to protect officers from being victimized, a police accountability system must implement the checks and balances that were designed to avoid unjust results in personnel matters, as well as those best practices that are followed in every investigation that may have serious consequences.  This interactive class will examine the entire spectrum of conducting internal affairs investigations in the context of police accountability principles—including from the perspectives of the officer who is a subject of a complaint, the union delegate, the officer’s attorney, the internal affairs investigator, the reviewing official, the deciding official, and the governmental… read more
Jul 17: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hartford, VT Police Department
812 VA Cutoff Road
White River Junction, Vermont, 05001
Price: $225

Cannabis Liaison Training

NEW!ME
Sponsored by the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy, this FREE training is coming soon!   The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy: Cannabis Liaison Training (CLT) The legalization of recreational cannabis in recent years has necessitated many new or amended laws, rules, and regulations for both the recreational and medicinal markets. So many changes have taken place in such a short period of time that it’s a challenge for law enforcement and prosecutors to keep up, not only with the regulation of the legal markets, but also to distinguish it from the illegal ones.  Sponsored by the State of Maine Department… read more
Jul 18: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Maine State Government Facility
45 Commerce Drive
Augusta, ME , 04330
Price: FREE - Sponsored by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services: Office of Cannabis Policy
Champlain B Conference Room - Lunch Provided

Mid-Line Supervisor2 day class

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About This course is focused for new and existing Sergeants, Lieutenants, and Captains to provide principals of leadership, department problem-solving, police policy, delegating tasks, measuring and increasing productivity, managing within working agreements, internal investigations, police ethics and strategies for effective communications. The course is sixteen (16) hours of in-person classroom. Morning #1 – Police Leadership and your Role. Afternoon #1 – Effective Communication and Ethics. Morning #2 – Delegation and Effective Police Policy. Afternoon #2 – Problem Identification and Solving. Course Objectives:  Supervisors in this course will be exposed to: Duties and Expectations of the mid-level Police Supervisor. Police Culture. Addressing Chronic Police Leadership Issues. Managing Diversity.… read more
Day 1Jul 25: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Day 2Jul 26: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dirigo Safety LLC
95 Main Street 3rd Floor
Auburn, ME, 04210
Price: $375
Lunch provided

Cannabis Liaison Training

NEW!ME
Sponsored by the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy, this FREE training is coming soon!   The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy: Cannabis Liaison Training (CLT) The legalization of recreational cannabis in recent years has necessitated many new or amended laws, rules, and regulations for both the recreational and medicinal markets. So many changes have taken place in such a short period of time that it’s a challenge for law enforcement and prosecutors to keep up, not only with the regulation of the legal markets, but also to distinguish it from the illegal ones.  Sponsored by the State of Maine Department… read more
Aug 14: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Eastern Maine Community College
268 Sylvan Road
Bangor, Maine, 04401
Price: FREE - Sponsored by Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services: Office of Cannabis Policy
Lunch Provided

Maine OUI Boot Camp3 day class

A 3- day FREE training sponsored by the Bureau of Highway Safety that incorporates OUI Fundamentals, Implied Consent, and Courtroom Testimony.   Day One: OUI Fundamentals FROM THE STOP TO THE REPORT: AN OVERVIEW OF A PROPER OUI INVESTIGATION Gone are the days when an OUI arrest consisted of only a stop, field sobriety tests, and a chemical test. With the complications of prescription and illicit drug use, the legalization of recreational marijuana, and intricate case law precedents involving chemical testing, there are many, dynamic hurdles for law enforcement. This class reviews the entire OUI investigation from the time of initial contact… read more
Day 1Aug 28: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Day 2Aug 29: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Day 3Aug 30: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dirigo Safety LLC
95 Main Street 3rd Floor
Auburn, ME, 04210
Price: FREE
This class is sponsored by the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety

OUI Fundamentals

FROM THE STOP TO THE REPORT: AN OVERVIEW OF A PROPER OUI INVESTIGATION Gone are the days when an OUI arrest consisted of only a stop, field sobriety tests, and a chemical test. With the complications of prescription and illicit drug use, the legalization of recreational marijuana, and complicated case law precedents involving chemical testing, there are many, complicated hurdles for law enforcement. This class reviews the entire OUI investigation from the time of initial contact until the time for testimony under oath. Topics include: the initial stop, roadside interviews, first response to fatal crashes, chemical testing, testifying in court and… read more
Aug 28: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dirigo Safety LLC
95 Main Street 3rd Floor
Auburn, ME, 04210
Price: FREE
This class is sponsored by the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety

Implied Consent and Chemical Testing Issues in OUI Investigations

Maine’s Implied Consent law and the relevant chemical testing procedures are an area of dynamic change in both statutory and case law around impaired driving investigations. Recent changes to Maine statutory law, the HETL procedures, as well as important cases handed down from both the SCOTUS and the Maine Law Court affect chemical testing collection and their subsequent admissibility. This is especially relevant for OUI drug investigations and blood testing. Sponsored by the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety, this class is designed for impaired driving investigating officers (especially DREs), prosecutors, and BMV Hearings Examiners (CLE Application pending for attorneys) Course… read more
Aug 29: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dirigo Safety LLC
95 Main Street 3rd Floor
Auburn, ME, 04210
Price: FREE
This training is sponsored by the Maine Department of Public Safety

OUI Testimony and Trials

OUI is amongst the most heavily litigated crimes in Maine.  The mandatory license suspensions might be a cause of that litigiousness, but what does that mean for you?  That means that if you are going to court, there is a good chance that it is going to be on an OUI case. The goal of this course is to better prepare you for that court day. This class is designed for impaired driving investigating officers and prosecutors. Course discussion topics include: For Officers: Report Writing, Direct Testimony, and Cross-Examination For Prosecutors: Witness Preparation, Common Evidence, Admissibility Issues, and An Officer’s… read more
Aug 30: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wells Police Department
1563 Post Road
Wells, Maine, 04090
Price: FREE
This class is sponsored by Maine Bureau of Highway Safety

Maine Case Law: What Every Maine Law Enforcement Officer REALLY Needs to Know

ME
In today’s world of intense law enforcement scrutiny, it has never been more important for cops to understand the elements of the laws they are enforcing, the evidence they are gathering, and how they can apply that knowledge to protect themselves and their communities. Taught by law enforcement experts who have significant time working the streets in Maine, this course is designed to reinforce not only the important legal concepts of Maine Case Law, but also how to apply it in the adverse and dangerous situations cops face every day. Our Maine law enforcement experts include Brian MacMaster, Chief of Detectives… read more
Sep 14: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Berwick Police Department
20 Wilson Street
Berwick, Maine, 03901
Price: $225

Law Enforcement and Behavioral Health Training

This course has been approved as a CIT-equivalent for the IACP’s One Mind Campaign requirements.   This training is designed to support law enforcement with the most effective response to those exhibiting mental health, substance use, trauma and challenging behaviors. Topics include but are not limited to identifying potential related issues, most effective de-escalation skills, assessing risk, identifying least restrictive stabilization for individuals' safety, officer safety and community safety. These trainings are designed to be most applicable to the law enforcement perspective, appreciating and building from the unique experience of law enforcement expertise. Each training module also includes a wellness… read more
Sep 18: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dirigo Safety LLC
95 Main Street 3rd Floor
Auburn, ME, 04210
Price: $225
Module #1

Introduction to Electronic Evidence

As an investigator, you know how prevalent the use of electronics and online platforms are in criminal investigations. Almost all crimes have an electronic or social media component, but how do you use and capture that data for your investigations? At the end of this instruction, students will have a better understanding of electronic evidence and how to apply the evidence to their criminal investigations. Students will also have a better understanding of open source search engines, gathering evidence through various social media platforms, and documenting the evidence for their cases.  This course is targeted to all investigators who investigate… read more
Sep 21: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dirigo Safety LLC
95 Main Street 3rd Floor
Auburn, ME, 04210
Price: $225
Lunch Included

Interview and Interrogation: Patrol to Investigations2 day class

ME
This unique course offers Patrol Officers and new Investigators insight into what a person is saying and, most importantly, what they are not saying. Studies have found that while the majority of people do not lie, they instead choose to omit information. In doing so, people display involuntary signs of nonverbal body language; they offer “Evasive Verbal Responses” to direct bipolar questioning, and their written statements often identify areas that are sensitive to them. While the type of crime is inconsequential, what is essential is that the person giving the information is affected by the same passions of guilt, stress,… read more
Day 1Sep 25: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Day 2Sep 26: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dirigo Safety LLC
95 Main Street 3rd Floor
Auburn, ME, 04210
Price: $425
Lunch Provided

Property and Evidence Room Management

It is the aim of this course to teach you the basic principles of Property and Evidence Room Management. Our criminal justice system is based on the presumption of innocence, which means law enforcement must prove guilt beyond a “reasonable doubt” to win a conviction. Any doubt about the integrity of a piece of evidence – any unanswered question about how evidence was handled at any step along the way from the point of collection to presentation in the courtroom can lead to criminals walking free. There are two basic tenets every property room manager should live by:  Eliminate any… read more
Sep 26: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Waldo County Sheriff's Office
6 Public Safety Way
Belfast, Maine, 04915
Price: $225

Public Safety Employment Law – Avoiding the Landmines

Do you find employment issues taking more and more of your time?  That is true for many managers these days and that is why this class was created.  This class focuses on important employment laws you need to know and will provide you with valuable information and tools you can use to effectively handle employment matters, increase employee morale, and avoid those liability landmines when it comes to personnel management.  We hope you will come away from this class armed with practical knowledge and tips to address even the most difficult workplace situation.   Understand your expectations as a supervisor which… read more
Sep 27: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dirigo Safety LLC
95 Main Street 3rd Floor
Auburn, ME, 04210
Price: $225
Lunch provided

Field Training Officer School3 day class

This 2.5-day class is a combination of the San Jose Model, the modified version-the PTO Model, along with other best practices to create an advanced, proven, up-to-date training that is applicable to Maine Law Enforcement. The objectives of this course include: Creating a standardized program Role of an FTO Ethics and it's liabilities Leadership traits, relationships & conduct Effective teaching methods for different learning styles Setting expectations and completing evaluations of the trainee Example Daily Observation Reports (DOR) and Weekly Observation Reports (WOR) Training Scenario's for application of class objectives   Survey testimonials from students: "Ret. Trp. Tilsley’s passion for… read more
Day 1Oct 4: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Day 2Oct 5: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Day 3Oct 6: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dirigo Safety LLC
95 Main Street 3rd Floor
Auburn, ME, 04210
Price: $450
Lunch Included

The Effective Writing of Search Warrants

This training is designed to assist officers in understanding and drafting search warrants. Although officers with all levels of experience may attend; this course is primarily intended for investigators and patrol officers new to writing search warrants, or those looking for a refresher. Effective search warrant writing encourages officers to expand their investigative capabilities by learning to use search warrants as effective tools in a criminal investigation. This class uses simple, easy to understand approaches to explain the constitutional requirements for search warrants and affidavits, including the additional requirements that are placed upon law enforcement by State constitutions and statutes.… read more
Oct 6: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dirigo Safety LLC
95 Main Street 3rd Floor
Auburn, ME, 04210
Price: $225
Lunch Included

Sexual Assault Investigations

NH
 Sexual assault investigations are among the most complex cases a detective or prospective investigator will receive. This class, taught by retired Maine State Police Detective Abbe Chabot, will give students a systemic yet flexible overview on how obtain best evidence, truth- seeking witness accounts, and build documentation for prosecution or to prevent liability. Abbe will introduce social media and digital evidence recovery in sexual assault cases, to include human trafficking, online solicitation, or child exploitation. Attendees will become familiar with sexual assault kits to include collection and storage, as well as with forensic interviewing and Maine’s Children’s Advocacy Centers. Attendees… read more
Oct 12: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dirigo Safety LLC
95 Main Street 3rd Floor
Auburn, ME, 04210
Price: $225
Lunch Provided

Law Enforcement and Behavioral Health Training

This course has been approved as a CIT-equivalent for the IACP’s One Mind Campaign requirements.   This training is designed to support law enforcement with the most effective response to those exhibiting mental health, substance use, trauma and challenging behaviors. Topics include but are not limited to identifying potential related issues, most effective de-escalation skills, assessing risk, identifying least restrictive stabilization for individuals' safety, officer safety and community safety. These trainings are designed to be most applicable to the law enforcement perspective, appreciating and building from the unique experience of law enforcement expertise. Each training module also includes a wellness… read more
Oct 16: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dirigo Safety LLC
95 Main Street 3rd Floor
Auburn, ME, 04210
Price: $225
Module #2

Cannabis Liaison Training

NEW!ME
Sponsored by the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy, this FREE training is coming soon!   The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy: Cannabis Liaison Training (CLT) The legalization of recreational cannabis in recent years has necessitated many new or amended laws, rules, and regulations for both the recreational and medicinal markets. So many changes have taken place in such a short period of time that it’s a challenge for law enforcement and prosecutors to keep up, not only with the regulation of the legal markets, but also to distinguish it from the illegal ones.  Sponsored by the State of Maine Department… read more
Oct 26: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wells Police Department
1563 Post Road
Wells, Maine, 04090
Price: FREE - Sponsored by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services: Office of Cannabis Policy
Lunch Provided

Forensic Statement Analysis

NH
Attendees to this course will learn how to dissect written and verbal statements in order to help determine fact from fiction and apply what they learn towards their investigations.   Participants will: cite how to collect a valid written statement understand what forensic statement analysis is study the components of a truthful and deceptive statement list the parts of speech that are used during analysis interpret the results of an analysis produce investigative questions derived during analysis   Student Testimonials: "This class was phenomenal. Mike is not the typical instructor who sticks to a PowerPoint and regurgitates it to the… read more
Oct 30: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dirigo Safety LLC
95 Main Street 3rd Floor
Auburn, ME, 04210
Price: $225

Maine Case Law: What Every Maine Law Enforcement Officer REALLY Needs to Know

ME
In today’s world of intense law enforcement scrutiny, it has never been more important for cops to understand the elements of the laws they are enforcing, the evidence they are gathering, and how they can apply that knowledge to protect themselves and their communities. Taught by law enforcement experts who have significant time working the streets in Maine, this course is designed to reinforce not only the important legal concepts of Maine Case Law, but also how to apply it in the adverse and dangerous situations cops face every day. Our Maine law enforcement experts include Brian MacMaster, Chief of Detectives… read more
Nov 6: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Bangor Police Department
240 Main Street
Bangor, Maine, 04401
Price: $225

Cannabis Liaison Training

NEW!ME
Sponsored by the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy, this FREE training is coming soon!   The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy: Cannabis Liaison Training (CLT) The legalization of recreational cannabis in recent years has necessitated many new or amended laws, rules, and regulations for both the recreational and medicinal markets. So many changes have taken place in such a short period of time that it’s a challenge for law enforcement and prosecutors to keep up, not only with the regulation of the legal markets, but also to distinguish it from the illegal ones.  Sponsored by the State of Maine Department… read more
Nov 9: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Presque Isle PD
45 North Street
Presque Isle, Maine, 04769
Price: FREE - Sponsored by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services: Office of Cannabis Policy
Lunch Provided

Maine OUI Boot Camp3 day class

A 3- day FREE training sponsored by the Bureau of Highway Safety that incorporates OUI Fundamentals, Implied Consent, and Courtroom Testimony.   Day One: OUI Fundamentals FROM THE STOP TO THE REPORT: AN OVERVIEW OF A PROPER OUI INVESTIGATION Gone are the days when an OUI arrest consisted of only a stop, field sobriety tests, and a chemical test. With the complications of prescription and illicit drug use, the legalization of recreational marijuana, and intricate case law precedents involving chemical testing, there are many, dynamic hurdles for law enforcement. This class reviews the entire OUI investigation from the time of initial contact… read more
Day 1Nov 13: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Day 2Nov 14: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Day 3Nov 15: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wells Police Department
1563 Post Road
Wells, Maine, 04090
Price: Free
This class is sponsored by the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety

Law Enforcement and Behavioral Health Training

This course has been approved as a CIT-equivalent for the IACP’s One Mind Campaign requirements.   This training is designed to support law enforcement with the most effective response to those exhibiting mental health, substance use, trauma and challenging behaviors. Topics include but are not limited to identifying potential related issues, most effective de-escalation skills, assessing risk, identifying least restrictive stabilization for individuals' safety, officer safety and community safety. These trainings are designed to be most applicable to the law enforcement perspective, appreciating and building from the unique experience of law enforcement expertise. Each training module also includes a wellness… read more
Nov 13: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dirigo Safety LLC
95 Main Street 3rd Floor
Auburn, ME, 04210
Price: $225
Module #3

OUI Fundamentals

FROM THE STOP TO THE REPORT: AN OVERVIEW OF A PROPER OUI INVESTIGATION Gone are the days when an OUI arrest consisted of only a stop, field sobriety tests, and a chemical test. With the complications of prescription and illicit drug use, the legalization of recreational marijuana, and complicated case law precedents involving chemical testing, there are many, complicated hurdles for law enforcement. This class reviews the entire OUI investigation from the time of initial contact until the time for testimony under oath. Topics include: the initial stop, roadside interviews, first response to fatal crashes, chemical testing, testifying in court and… read more
Nov 13: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wells Police Department
1563 Post Road
Wells, Maine, 04090
Price: FREE
This class is sponsored by the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety

Implied Consent and Chemical Testing Issues in OUI Investigations

Maine’s Implied Consent law and the relevant chemical testing procedures are an area of dynamic change in both statutory and case law around impaired driving investigations. Recent changes to Maine statutory law, the HETL procedures, as well as important cases handed down from both the SCOTUS and the Maine Law Court affect chemical testing collection and their subsequent admissibility. This is especially relevant for OUI drug investigations and blood testing. Sponsored by the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety, this class is designed for impaired driving investigating officers (especially DREs), prosecutors, and BMV Hearings Examiners (CLE Application pending for attorneys) Course… read more
Nov 14: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wells Police Department
1563 Post Road
Wells, Maine, 04090
Price: FREE
This class is sponsored by the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety

OUI Testimony and Trials

OUI is amongst the most heavily litigated crimes in Maine.  The mandatory license suspensions might be a cause of that litigiousness, but what does that mean for you?  That means that if you are going to court, there is a good chance that it is going to be on an OUI case. The goal of this course is to better prepare you for that court day. This class is designed for impaired driving investigating officers and prosecutors. Course discussion topics include: For Officers: Report Writing, Direct Testimony, and Cross-Examination For Prosecutors: Witness Preparation, Common Evidence, Admissibility Issues, and An Officer’s… read more
Nov 15: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dirigo Safety LLC
95 Main Street 3rd Floor
Auburn, ME, 04210
Price: Free
This class is sponsored by Maine Bureau of Highway Safety

Maine OUI Boot Camp3 day class

A 3- day FREE training sponsored by the Bureau of Highway Safety that incorporates OUI Fundamentals, Implied Consent, and Courtroom Testimony.   Day One: OUI Fundamentals FROM THE STOP TO THE REPORT: AN OVERVIEW OF A PROPER OUI INVESTIGATION Gone are the days when an OUI arrest consisted of only a stop, field sobriety tests, and a chemical test. With the complications of prescription and illicit drug use, the legalization of recreational marijuana, and intricate case law precedents involving chemical testing, there are many, dynamic hurdles for law enforcement. This class reviews the entire OUI investigation from the time of initial contact… read more
Day 1Dec 6: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Day 2Dec 7: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Day 3Dec 8: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Presque Isle PD
45 North Street
Presque Isle, Maine, 04769
Price: FREE -This class is sponsored by the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety

OUI Fundamentals

FROM THE STOP TO THE REPORT: AN OVERVIEW OF A PROPER OUI INVESTIGATION Gone are the days when an OUI arrest consisted of only a stop, field sobriety tests, and a chemical test. With the complications of prescription and illicit drug use, the legalization of recreational marijuana, and complicated case law precedents involving chemical testing, there are many, complicated hurdles for law enforcement. This class reviews the entire OUI investigation from the time of initial contact until the time for testimony under oath. Topics include: the initial stop, roadside interviews, first response to fatal crashes, chemical testing, testifying in court and… read more
Dec 6: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Presque Isle PD
45 North Street
Presque Isle, Maine, 04769
Price: FREE - Lunch is Provided
This class is sponsored by the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety

Implied Consent and Chemical Testing Issues in OUI Investigations

Maine’s Implied Consent law and the relevant chemical testing procedures are an area of dynamic change in both statutory and case law around impaired driving investigations. Recent changes to Maine statutory law, the HETL procedures, as well as important cases handed down from both the SCOTUS and the Maine Law Court affect chemical testing collection and their subsequent admissibility. This is especially relevant for OUI drug investigations and blood testing. Sponsored by the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety, this class is designed for impaired driving investigating officers (especially DREs), prosecutors, and BMV Hearings Examiners (CLE Application pending for attorneys) Course… read more
Dec 7: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Presque Isle PD
45 North Street
Presque Isle, Maine, 04769
Price: FREE - Lunch Provided
This class is sponsored by the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety

OUI Testimony and Trials

OUI is amongst the most heavily litigated crimes in Maine.  The mandatory license suspensions might be a cause of that litigiousness, but what does that mean for you?  That means that if you are going to court, there is a good chance that it is going to be on an OUI case. The goal of this course is to better prepare you for that court day. This class is designed for impaired driving investigating officers and prosecutors. Course discussion topics include: For Officers: Report Writing, Direct Testimony, and Cross-Examination For Prosecutors: Witness Preparation, Common Evidence, Admissibility Issues, and An Officer’s… read more
Dec 8: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Presque Isle PD
45 North Street
Presque Isle, Maine, 04769
Price: FREE - Lunch Provided
This class is sponsored by the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety

Police Liaison Training

In the state of Maine departments are increasingly including embedded clinicians as co-responders to increase efficiency and effectiveness of supporting law enforcement in response to needs of mental health and substance use issues in communities served. The law enforcement supervisor of police liaison positions and those filling these positions often have not cross trained for this team approach. As a co-responder for 16 years, the instructor, through experience has been recognized by the Council Of State Governments and the Bureau of Justice Assistance as a national subject matter expert for co-response, development and implementation of an Law Enforcement Behavioral Health… read more
Dec 31: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Dirigo Safety LLC
95 Main Street 3rd Floor
Auburn, ME, 04210
Price: $149
Dedicated and personalized when you need it!

Tall Cop Says STOP! Returning in 2024!!

Testimonials from the 2023 event in Portland, ME: "Jermaine's' knowledge is unbelievable! He opened my eyes to things I never even imagined could be happening in our communities." "This class opened my eyes to all of the dangerous drugs that are being sold to young people legally." "I left feeling inadequate in my job as I was not aware of ANY of the material presented. It was so good! I have much to learn in the world of substance use. This training really opened my eyes to what is happening in the our communities across the Nation."   You can't… read more
Oct 24: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: TBD
Price: TBD
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