Standard Operating Procedure & Policy Consultation Services

SOP & Policy Consultation & Development Services

Dirigo Safety offers expert policy development services for law enforcement agencies.

Our team has extensive experience in creating effective standard operating procedures (SOP) for law enforcement operations, risk management, and personnel oversight. We provide consultation to law enforcement administrators on a variety of policy matters, including the development of affordable SOPs that are tailored to the specific needs of each agency.

Reach out to our program directors Shawn O’Leary  and Lynne Doucette by email or phone for more information.

Our SOP and Policy Development Process

Our policy development process is thorough and comprehensive. We review and update all mandatory policies set forth by the applicable Criminal Justice Academy, as well as a selection of non-mandatory and workplace compliance policies. We also incorporate the standards required for accreditation, making the process easier for agencies that are interested in achieving accreditation. Over the course of our contract, we will continue to monitor for any new or updated policies from the Criminal Justice Academy, legislature, or best practices and update our policies accordingly.

Our policy library currently consists of over 100 policies and is regularly updated to address the changing needs of law enforcement agencies. All completed policies are provided in Microsoft Word format, allowing the target department to review and update them as needed easily. Dirigo will also provide ongoing support and policy consultation to ensure that the policies are effective and meet the department’s needs.

All completed policies are provided in Microsoft Word format for future review and updating by the target department. Once released to the department, Dirigo will amend the policies as necessary for approval from the Chief Law Enforcement Officer during the length of the contract.

We could not take on developing these advanced SOPs grounded in real-world experience without our team of accredited and lauded experts, including the following agencies:

Our Team of SOP Experts

Maine

Scot Mattox, Esq.

Scot Mattox, Esq.

Chief Executive Officer of Dirigo Safety, LLC

Shawn O’Leary

Shawn O’Leary

Ret. Chief of Police, Law Enforcement Services Manager of Dirigo Safety, LLC

Brian MacMaster

Brian MacMaster

Ret. Chief Investigator, Chief Law Enforcement Consultant

Bruce Boucher

Bruce Boucher

Ret. Chief of Police, Law Enforcement Consultant

Josh Saucier, Esq.

Josh Saucier, Esq.

Adjunct Instructor, Legal Consultant

Lynne Doucette

Lynne Doucette

Ret. Lieutenant, Law Enforcement Consultant

New Hampshire

Dr. David “Lou” Ferland

Dr. David “Lou” Ferland

Ret. Chief of Police, Law Enforcement Consultant

Rick Stillman

Rick Stillman

Ret. Chief, Law Enforcement Consultant

We understand that policy development and maintenance can be a daunting task and very time- consuming. That’s why we offer our SOP maintenance services to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help keep your law enforcement policies up-to-date and effective.

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Why Choose Dirigo Safety?

There are many options available for assistance, but there are several great reasons to choose Dirigo Safety, especially for law enforcement agencies in New England.

We are a truly Maine-based firm with staff from Maine and New Hampshire.  This provides significant benefits as there is first-hand experience with exactly the same challenges as your officers face on a daily basis. Often the focus of programs based in other regions of the country is focused on issues that are substantially different from what makes sense in New England.

All our instructors have practical experience in the fields in which they provide instruction. We aren’t repeating by rote information learned in our own training days, we’re passing along our real-world experience and offering practical advice that makes sense.

With all our instructors being physically proximate to our training location, there are opportunities to network and coordinate with other officers around Maine, New Hampshire, and New England.

Oftentimes, what one agency needs isn’t the same as others. We have the knowledge, staff, and capabilities to customize training and consultations that no one else has, which the department specifically needs. We can be your one call that handles it all.

We strive to give excellent customer service. We understand that time is precious and you have many tasks to accomplish. Our quick response allows you to get answers and move on to other items.

Agencies We’ve Worked With

The following agencies are working with Dirigo Safety to meet Accreditation and/or meet compliance standards for the Maine Criminal Justice Mandatory Policies and Bureau of Labor Policies.

MAINE – SOP Development Services

  1. Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office
  2. Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office
  3. Bath Police Department
  4. Bath Iron Work – Security
  5. Brewer Police Department
  6. Bridgton Police Department
  7. Boothbay Harbor Police Department
  8. Caribou Police Department
  9. Camden/Rockport Police Department
  10. Cape Elizabeth Police Department
  11. Clinton Police Department
  12. Damariscotta Police Department
  13. Eliot Police Department
  14. Ellsworth Police Department
  15. Fairfield Police Department
  16. Farmington Police Department
  17. Fort Kent Police Department
  18. Gorham Police Department
  19. Hancock County Sheriff’s Office
  20. Holden Police Department
  21. Jay Police Department**
  22. Kennebunk Police Department
  23. Kennebunkport Police Department
  24. Kittery Police Department
  25. Knox County Sheriff’s Office
  26. Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office
  27. Mechanic Falls Police Department
  28. Oakland Police Department
  29. Old Orchard Beach Police Department
  30. Orono Police Department
  31. Oxford County Sheriff’s Office
  32. Phippsburg Police Department
  33. Sabattus Police Department
  34. Sagadahoc Sheriff’s Office
  35. Sanford Police Department
  36. South Berwick Police Department
  37. Southwest Harbor Police Department
  38. Somerset County Sheriff’s Office
  39. Richmond Police Department
  40. Rumford Police Department
  41. Thomaston Police Department
  42. Topsham Police Department
  43. Veazie Police Department
  44. Waldo County Sheriff’s Department
  45. Winthrop Police Department
  46. Waldoboro Police Department
  47. Washington County Sheriff’s Office
  48. Wilton Police Department
  49. Wiscasset Police Department
  50. Yarmouth Police Department
  51. York County Sheriff’s Office
  52. York Police Department
  53. University of Maine Police Department

** Accredited with our Services

MLEAP ACCREDITATION MANAGER SERVICES

  1. Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office
  2. Boothbay Harbor PD**
  3. Brewer PD
  4. Buxton PD
  5. Damariscotta PD
  6. Eliot PD **
  7. Farmington PD**
  8. Kennebunk PD
  9. Kittery PD
  10. Oakland PD
  11. Orono PD
  12. Sabattus PD
  13. Scarborough PD
  14. South Berwick PD
  15. U. Maine PD
  16. Winthrop PD
  17. Yarmouth PD
  18. York County Sheriff’s Office**

** Accredited with our Services