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“Rural police departments confront pandemic challenges”

https://www.sunjournal.com/2021/02/18/rural-police-departments-confront-pandemic-challenges/

February 19, 2021

Scot Mattox, Esq. Featured as a Contributing Author in Cannabis Detection Workshop Handbook

Dirigo Safety CEO Scot Mattox, Esq., a long time law enforcement officer and recognized expert on impaired driving detection, is featured as a contributing author in the recent release by the Foundation of Advancing Alcohol Responsibility and the National Traffic Law Center entitled: Cannabis Detection Workshop Handbook. This

December 3, 2020

Chiefs Of Police and Dirigo Safety, LLC Enter Into An Agreement For MLEAP

The Maine Chiefs of Police Association (MCOPA) is pleased to announce that Dirigo Safety, LLC has been selected to manage the Maine Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (MLEAP). Dirigo brings a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience in the law enforcement

November 29, 2020

Former Winslow police chief addresses active shooter safety

Shawn O’Leary tells audience at Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be keeping active shooter threats to a minimum this year, but some experts think such incidents could increase in 2021. – centralmaine.com

November 17, 2020

Newsletter: Fall 2020

September 18, 2020

Newsletter: Summer 2020

Welcome Shawn O’Leary – Executive Vice President Dirigo Safety, LLC is proud to announce that Shawn O’Leary is joining our team full-time as Executive Vice President. Shawn joined Dirigo Safety in 2016 as a per diem instructor and most recently

July 22, 2020

Maine’s Leading Training Provider for Law Enforcement and Workplace Safety.

Law Enforcement Training & Professional Services We offer on-site training at our classroom facility in Auburn, Maine and also host trainings throughout New England. Online Training SOP & Policy Development Supervisory Promotional Examinations & Assessment Center Services In-Person Training Workplace

June 18, 2020

All In-Class Trainings Postponed

For the safety of our community and employees, all in-class trainings are postponed until further notice. Please contact us with any questions or concerns.

March 19, 2020

Area officers spend time learning to be better leaders

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) – Police officers from the neighboring communities spent some time at the Bangor Police Department Monday. They’re learning how to be better leaders. It’s part of a course offered by Dirigo Safety and the training’s called “Leadership

February 25, 2020

House Of Worship Active Shooter / Threat Response Training

How Your Church Should Prepare For An Active Shooter. Date: View Upcoming Training DatesCost: $50 per person, Buy 3 get 1 for Free (Space Is Limited)Location: Dirigo Safety, LLC, 225 First Flight Dr, Auburn Maine 04210Contact: (207) 376-7427 Active Shooter

December 30, 2019

New Team Member – Bob Schwartz

Dingo Safety is pleased to announce Bob Schwartz is joining our team! Bob will be involved in all Law Enforcement Sales and several new law enforcement support projects that we are excited to announce soon. He comes to us with

December 17, 2019

How Does OSHA’s General Duty Clause Apply To Active Shooter Attacks?

The courts have interpreted OSHA’s General Duty Clause to mean that an employer has a legal obligation to provide a workplace free of conditions or activities that either the employer or industry recognizes as hazardous and that cause, or are

December 4, 2019

2018 Active Shooter Statistics

Learn About Our Workplace Safety Active Shooter Response Training Class The FBI designated 27 shootings in 2018 as active shooter incidents. Eighty-five people were killed, and 128 people were wounded, excluding the shooters. Two law enforcement officers were killed (one

December 3, 2019

Six Biddeford businesses cited for selling alcohol to minors

The Biddeford Police Department has cited six local businesses for selling alcohol to minors. The police department issued the citations following underage drinking law compliance checks on Nov. 4 and 14 at 30 businesses across the city. Chief Roger Beaupre

November 18, 2019

Drugged driving: Traffic stops changing in pot-legal states

DENVER, July 25 (UPI) — Traffic stops are changing in states where marijuana — either recreational or medical — is legal. Now, when someone is pulled over for impaired driving, officers in some states might follow a new protocol that could

July 25, 2019

I-Team: Officials report growing, dangerous trend of drivers impaired by multiple drugs

AUGUSTA (WGME) — As Maine prepares for the roll out of retail marijuana and the opioid crisis rages on, drugged driving is a growing concern. Police said a deadly crash in Windham last November was caused by a tow truck

May 6, 2019

Volunteers get high to help officers detect impaired drivers

AUBURN (NEWS CENTER Maine) — With marijuana legal in Maine, police officers worry that more people will drive under the influence of the drug known for slowing reaction times. While the Maine Criminal Justice Academy presents officers with live, hands-on training

June 22, 2018

Maine State Police seek money for training to fight black market marijuana

They are not seeking a cannabis blood-level threshold to gauge impaired driving, or a change to Maine’s OUI law.

August 5, 2017

AAA hosts impaired driving summit

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — AAA and the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety hosted an “Impaired Driving Summit” in Portland Monday, gathering law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and highway safety officials to find the best practices for dealing with people driving under

May 16, 2016

Driving experts turn attention to Marijuana use

PORTLAND (WGME) – Driving experts are turning their attention to marijuana. Monday’s AAA driving summit is all about raising awareness and tackling the issue of impaired driving. Experts say they’re worried about marijuana impaired driving as states, including Maine, look

May 6, 2016

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