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“Rural police departments confront pandemic challenges”
https://www.sunjournal.com/2021/02/18/rural-police-departments-confront-pandemic-challenges/
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
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
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
Newsletter: Fall 2020
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
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
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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