Dirigo Safety

Law Enforcement & Behavioral Health
2026-05-11 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Portland Police Department, 109 Middle Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Instructor:
Jo Freedman

Law Enforcement & Behavioral Health
March 16 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Class 1 of 3) → Register here
April 13 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Class 2 of 3) → Register here
May 11 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Class 3 of 3) → You are here!
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 component as well, for taking care of ourselves and each other.
Course Objectives:

Provide learning to enhance stabilization.
De-escalation for those in crisis.
Attention to areas for enhancing officer safety.
Officer wellness,
How we can support, manage and build upon experiences to be successful, professionally and personally.

Equipment Needed:

None

Law Enforcement & Behavioral Health
2026-04-13 08:00 - 16:00
Instructor:
Jo Freedman

Law Enforcement & Behavioral Health
March 16 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Class 1 of 3) → Register here
April 13 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Class 2 of 3) → You are here!
May 11 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Class 3 of 3) → Register here
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 component as well, for taking care of ourselves and each other.
Course Objectives:

Provide learning to enhance stabilization.
De-escalation for those in crisis.
Attention to areas for enhancing officer safety.
Officer wellness,
How we can support, manage and build upon experiences to be successful, professionally and personally.

Equipment Needed:

None

Law Enforcement & Behavioral Health
2026-03-16 08:00 - 16:00
Instructor:
Jo Freedman

Law Enforcement & Behavioral Health
March 16 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Class 1 of 3) → You are here!
April 13 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Class 2 of 3) → Register here
May 11 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Class 3 of 3) → Register here
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 component as well, for taking care of ourselves and each other.
Course Objectives:

Provide learning to enhance stabilization.
De-escalation for those in crisis.
Attention to areas for enhancing officer safety.
Officer wellness,
How we can support, manage and build upon experiences to be successful, professionally and personally.

Equipment Needed:

None
