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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20260505T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T174201 CREATED:20260331T141244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T141918Z UID:43930-1777968000-1778169600@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:FTO San Jose DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nTim Jones \n \n Register Now on Acadis\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FTO San Jose\nMay 5 @ 8:00 am – May 7 @ 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-5-5-26/ LOCATION:Police Standards and Training Council\, 17 Institute Drive\, Concord\, 03301\, 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:20260428T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T174201 CREATED:20251222T175724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155554Z UID:41249-1777363200-1777392000@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:Effective Report Writing DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nTim Jones \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Effective Report Writing\nApril 28 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm\nThis one-day class is designed to teach new officers and those struggling with report writing the foundations of preparing a quality report. The course addresses reports and the barriers to effective preparation. It tackles common errors in reports that lower their quality and efficacy by emphasizing the rules for writing narratives. Effective Report Writing provides directions on how to prepare\, structure\, write\, and proofread reports. The course also touches on writing search and arrest warrant affidavits. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nDefine the components of a report.\nExamine report writing preparation techniques.\nAnalyze the foundations of a quality report to include basic grammar skills.\nIllustrate descriptive writing techniques.\nUnderstand the fundamentals of drafting warrant affidavits.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nLaptop for writing exercises URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/effective-report-writing-4-28-26/ LOCATION:Bow\, NH Police Department\, 7 Knox Road\, Bow\, NH\, 03304\, United States CATEGORIES:Corrections,Law Enforcement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dirigosafety.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Effective-Report-Writing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T174201 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:20260401T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T174201 CREATED:20251209T125242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155155Z UID:38042-1775030400-1775059200@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:Effective Report Writing DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nTim Jones \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Effective Report Writing\nApril 1 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm\nThis one-day class is designed to teach new officers and those struggling with report writing the foundations of preparing a quality report. The course addresses reports and the barriers to effective preparation. It tackles common errors in reports that lower their quality and efficacy by emphasizing the rules for writing narratives. Effective Report Writing provides directions on how to prepare\, structure\, write\, and proofread reports. The course also touches on writing search and arrest warrant affidavits. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nDefine the components of a report.\nExamine report writing preparation techniques.\nAnalyze the foundations of a quality report to include basic grammar skills.\nIllustrate descriptive writing techniques.\nUnderstand the fundamentals of drafting warrant affidavits.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nLaptop for writing exercises URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/effective-report-writing-4-1-26/ LOCATION:Skowhegan Police Department\, 51 East Madison Road\, Suite 2\, Skowhegan\, ME\, 04976\, United States CATEGORIES:Corrections,Law Enforcement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dirigosafety.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Effective-Report-Writing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T174201 CREATED:20251202T185547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T231710Z UID:37885-1774252800-1774281600@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:Comprehensive Background Investigations DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nTim Jones \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comprehensive Background Investigations\nMarch 23 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm\nThis comprehensive course equips law enforcement professionals and hiring personnel with the essential knowledge and skills to conduct thorough\, legally sound background investigations for police candidates. Participants will explore the purpose and legal framework governing background checks\, and learn to navigate standard procedures\, documentation\, and investigative techniques. The course emphasizes identifying red flags and disqualifying factors\, with a special focus on analyzing social media content and recognizing problematic online behavior. Learners will gain practical experience in compiling background findings into professional\, ethical\, and legally defensible reports. By the end of the course\, participants will be prepared to conduct high-quality investigations that uphold the integrity of the hiring process and public trust. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the purpose and legal framework.\nOutline standard procedures\, documents & techniques.\nIdentify red flags and disqualifying factors.\nCompare & contrast the intricacies of investigating social media content.\nIdentify problematic online behavior.\nUnderstand additional intricacies of investigating certified officers.\nCompile background findings into a legal and ethical document.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nLaptop URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/comprehensive-background-investigations-3-23-26/ LOCATION:Portsmouth\, NH Police Department\, 3 Junkins Avenue\, Portsmouth\, 03801\, United States CATEGORIES:Corrections,Law Enforcement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dirigosafety.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Comprehensive-Background-Investigations.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T174201 CREATED:20251204T143159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T231426Z UID:37932-1773907200-1773936000@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:Comprehensive Background Investigations DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nTim Jones \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comprehensive Background Investigations\nMarch 19 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm\nThis comprehensive course equips law enforcement professionals and hiring personnel with the essential knowledge and skills to conduct thorough\, legally sound background investigations for police candidates. Participants will explore the purpose and legal framework governing background checks\, and learn to navigate standard procedures\, documentation\, and investigative techniques. The course emphasizes identifying red flags and disqualifying factors\, with a special focus on analyzing social media content and recognizing problematic online behavior. Learners will gain practical experience in compiling background findings into professional\, ethical\, and legally defensible reports. By the end of the course\, participants will be prepared to conduct high-quality investigations that uphold the integrity of the hiring process and public trust. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the purpose and legal framework.\nOutline standard procedures\, documents & techniques.\nIdentify red flags and disqualifying factors.\nCompare & contrast the intricacies of investigating social media content.\nIdentify problematic online behavior.\nUnderstand additional intricacies of investigating certified officers.\nCompile background findings into a legal and ethical document.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nLaptop URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/comprehensive-background-investigations-3-19-26/ LOCATION:Skowhegan Police Department\, 51 East Madison Road\, Suite 2\, Skowhegan\, ME\, 04976\, United States CATEGORIES:Corrections,Law Enforcement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dirigosafety.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Comprehensive-Background-Investigations.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T174201 CREATED:20251209T123333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T190825Z UID:38029-1773648000-1773849600@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:Leadership Strategies for Success DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nTim Jones \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leadership Strategies for Success\nMarch 16 @ 8:00 am – March 18 @ 4:00 pm\nDesigned for first-line supervisors\, this course provides students with a fundamental understanding of how leadership foundations and principles impact management and supervision. This course utilizes breakout team exercises to help students develop a true understanding of approaches and practices that drive motivation\, employee buy-in\, better communication\, motivation\, and positive morale. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nDifferentiate between principles of management and leadership\, including various leadership styles.\nExplain the five components of self-leadership (Pentagon of Self-Leadership).\nDemonstrate effective communication techniques and the proper method of giving orders.\nDescribe the supervisor’s role in training and maintaining operational readiness.\nApply team-building strategies and techniques for leading up the chain of command.\nEvaluate the impact of employee evaluations on professional development.\nAssess the importance of positive leadership and its influence on team culture.\nAnalyze key motivators that influence employee performance and engagement.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nLaptop\n\nMLEAP Accreditation Standard: \n\nThis course meets MLEAP Standard 3.08 – Supervisor Training URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/leadership-strategies-for-success-3-16-26/ 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/2025/12/Leadership-Strategies-for-Success.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T174201 CREATED:20251202T155513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T185734Z UID:37872-1772438400-1772640000@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\nMarch 2 @ 8:00 am – March 4 @ 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 URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/fto-san-jose-3-2-26/ LOCATION:Portsmouth\, NH Police Department\, 3 Junkins Avenue\, Portsmouth\, 03801\, 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:20260204T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T174201 CREATED:20251106T152139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T134633Z UID:36242-1770192000-1770220800@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:Effective Report Writing DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nTim Jones \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Effective Report Writing\nFebruary 4 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm\nThis one-day class is designed to teach new officers and those struggling with report writing the foundations of preparing a quality report. The course addresses police reports and the barriers to effective preparation. It tackles common errors in police reports that lower their quality and efficacy by emphasizing the rules for writing narratives. Effective Report Writing provides directions on how to prepare\, structure\, write\, and proofread reports. The course also touches on writing search and arrest warrant affidavits. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nDefine the components of a police report.\nExamine report writing preparation techniques.\nAnalyze the foundations of a quality report to include basic grammar skills.\nIllustrate descriptive writing techniques.\nUnderstand the fundamentals of drafting warrant affidavits.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nLaptop for writing exercises URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/effective-report-writing-2-4-26/ LOCATION:Hartford\, VT Police Department\, 812 VA Cutoff Road\, White River Junction\, VT\, 05001\, United States CATEGORIES:Corrections,Law Enforcement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dirigosafety.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Effective-Report-Writing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T174201 CREATED:20251106T180029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T120430Z UID:36279-1768809600-1769011200@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\nJanuary 18 @ 8:00 am – January 21 @ 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 URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/fto-san-jose-1-19-26/ LOCATION:Nashua\, NH Police Department\, 28 Officer James Roche Drive\, Nashua\, NH\, 03062\, 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:20251215T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T174201 CREATED:20251106T190254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T152253Z UID:36314-1765785600-1765987200@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:Public Safety Instructor Development DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nTim Jones \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Public Safety Instructor Development\nDecember 15 @ 8:00 am – December 17 @ 4:00 pm\nThis three-day course that will provide the student with a fundamental understanding of instruction\, presentation\, and facilitation.  Additionally\, the course will afford students the opportunity to develop a block of instruction and the teaching skills required to facilitate it to law enforcement professionals within their agencies or departments.  Furthermore\, this course will provide practical learning and application opportunities that will be valuable in every teaching and instruction setting. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nIdentify the components of lesson planning and course concepts.\nDistinguish the various teaching and adult learning styles and how they translate into classroom instruction.\nDemonstrate aspects of teaching\, training\, and facilitation by using an array of resources and media.\nApply the components of facilitating and presenting a topic of instruction.\n Design a lesson plan and provide a short media-aided period of instruction on a topic of their choosing.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nNotepad\nLaptop URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/public-safety-instructor-development-12-15-25/ LOCATION:Vermont Police Academy\, 317 Academy Road\, Pittsford\, VT\, 05763\, 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/Public-Safety-Instructor-Development.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T174201 CREATED:20251106T160735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T015708Z UID:36270-1765180800-1765382400@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\nDecember 8 @ 8:00 am – December 10 @ 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 URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/fto-san-jose-12-8-25/ LOCATION:Essex\, VT Police Department\, 145 Maple Street\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, 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:20251125T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T163000 DTSTAMP:20260513T174201 CREATED:20251104T172530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T012728Z UID:36155-1764057600-1764088200@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:Comprehensive Background Investigations DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nTim Jones \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comprehensive Background Investigations\nNovember 25 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm\nThis comprehensive course equips law enforcement professionals and hiring personnel with the essential knowledge and skills to conduct thorough\, legally sound background investigations for police candidates. Participants will explore the purpose and legal framework governing background checks\, and learn to navigate standard procedures\, documentation\, and investigative techniques. The course emphasizes identifying red flags and disqualifying factors\, with a special focus on analyzing social media content and recognizing problematic online behavior. Learners will gain practical experience in compiling background findings into professional\, ethical\, and legally defensible reports. By the end of the course\, participants will be prepared to conduct high-quality investigations that uphold the integrity of the hiring process and public trust. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the purpose and legal framework.\nOutline standard procedures\, documents & techniques.\nIdentify red flags and disqualifying factors.\nCompare & contrast the intricacies of investigating social media content.\nIdentify problematic online behavior.\nUnderstand additional intricacies of investigating certified officers.\nCompile background findings into a legal and ethical document.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nLaptop URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/comprehensive-background-investigations-11-25-25/ 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/2025/11/Comprehensive-Background-Investigations.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T174201 CREATED:20251104T160017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T010628Z UID:36099-1763452800-1763481600@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:FTO Refresher DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nTim Jones \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FTO Refresher\nNovember 18 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm\nThis one-day refresher course is designed for current or returning Field Training Officers who want to sharpen their skills and stay current with evolving best practices. Whether you’re updating an expired certification or enhancing what you learned in a Basic FTO course\, this class provides practical tools for effective training and evaluating today’s recruits. With a focus on leadership\, teaching strategies\, and ethical accountability\, the course reinforces key FTO responsibilities through real-world application. Participants will review Standardized Evaluation Guidelines (SEGs)\, refine their use of Daily Observation Reports (DORs)\, and engage in scenario-based learning activities. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nReinforce leadership principles and understand liability issues in the FTO role.\nApply ethical standards and professional conduct in all aspects of field training.\nUpdate teaching techniques to align with current training methodologies and adult learning styles.\nReview and properly apply the Standardized Evaluation Guidelines when completing DORs.\nPractice evaluation and remediation skills through DOR video analysis and hands-on activities.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nNone URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/fto-refresher-11-18-25/ LOCATION:Salem\, NH Police Department\, 9 Veterans Memorial Parkway\, NH\, 03079\, United States CATEGORIES:Corrections,Law Enforcement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dirigosafety.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/FTO-Refresher.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR