BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dirigo Safety - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T160000 DTSTAMP:20260714T111046 CREATED:20260706T140751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T161600Z UID:45776-1786435200-1786464000@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:Grant Research & Writing Basics DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nFrank Jones BA\, MA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grant Research & Writing Basics\nAugust 11 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm\nAs we face sporadic and regional inflationary and economic concerns throughout the nation\, public safety departments may be facing restricted operating budgets. It is imperative to seek alternative funding measures\, such as grants from the public and private sectors. The Federal Government\, in early June of 2026\, released more than $700 million dollars in the form of various grant opportunities throughout the United States.  It’s important for you and your department to have an edge on how to access and apply for those funds when these notices of funding opportunities are posted and announced. This course will teach the basics of getting started in the grant research\, writing\, and post award process. This course is intended for first time grant writers but will include the review of an actual fully funded grant for more than $600\,000.00 as a learning instrument. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nResearch for a wide array of grant opportunities (public and private).\nEstablish an account with the Federal agencies that govern grant funding.\nProperly write various types of grants.\nWhat to expect post grant acceptance/award.\nWhat to “watch and monitor” for public and private funding opportunities.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nNotetaking materials\nLaptop or device that can access the Internet URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/grant-research-writing-basics-8-11-26/ LOCATION:Dover Police Department\, 46 Chestnut Street\, Dover\, NH\, 03820\, 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/Grant-Research-and-Writing-Basics.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T160000 DTSTAMP:20260714T111046 CREATED:20260706T162416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T162433Z UID:45793-1787731200-1787760000@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:Internal Affairs DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nMichael A. Cunniff​\, Esq. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Internal Affairs\nAugust 26 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm\nThis interactive course provides a comprehensive overview of the principles underlying internal affairs investigations including police accountability\, due process\, and fairness considerations. Participants will explore the internal investigative process from multiple perspectives\, such as those of the affected officer\, union representatives\, legal counsel\, internal investigators\, and oversight authorities responsible for dispositions of complaints against agency personnel. Emphasis is placed on investigative proceedings that are designed to generate evidence-based\, just outcomes that simultaneously promote public confidence in the institution and the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved. The course also addresses management practices that may lead to flawed or otherwise unjust internal dispositions and offers practical policy solutions to those potential concerns. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the full internal affairs process from initial complaint to final disposition\, including all stakeholder roles.\nUnderstand the various sources of employee liability for sustained misconduct allegations\, as well as the potential relationship between an internal investigation and parallel mechanisms of oversight.\nApply best practices for conducting fair\, thorough\, and unbiased internal investigations.\nIdentify and address management practices that may compromise the integrity of investigative outcomes.\nExamine legal and procedural safeguards that protect both the agency and an affected agency member.\nPromote accountability through transparent\, evidence-based decision-making that strengthens public trust.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nNone\n\nMLEAP Accreditation Standard: \n\nThis course meets MLEAP Standard 3.19 – Internal Affairs Investigator Training\n\n \n Download MLEAP Training Proof URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/internal-affairs-8-26-26/ LOCATION:Dover Police Department\, 46 Chestnut Street\, Dover\, NH\, 03820\, United States CATEGORIES:Law Enforcement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dirigosafety.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Internal-Affairs.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T160000 DTSTAMP:20260714T111046 CREATED:20260701T122919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T122934Z UID:45689-1790236800-1790352000@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:Science Based Interview & Interrogation DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nColton Seale \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Science Based Interview & Interrogation\nSeptember 24 @ 8:00 am – September 25 @ 4:00 pm\nThis course provides an introduction to science-based\, rapport-based interview and interrogation (I&I) techniques\, the same techniques in which FBI and CIA interviewers are trained. You will learn: \n\nHow to prepare for difficult interviews\,\nThe true nature of rapport and how to develop rapport with even the most challenging subjects\,\nSpecific models for developing rapport in an interview\,\nHow memory works and how to help victims and witnesses remember more accurate details\,\nHow best to use evidence\, and\nModern science-based methods of detecting deception.\n\nWithin the course we also discuss how we can best manage the uncertainty and ambiguity that is present in almost all investigations and the inherent cognitive biases that can impact our thinking in the investigative and interview processes. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the basic psychology of effective interpersonal communication.\nRecognize and control for common cognitive biases.\nUnderstand the basic methodology for interview planning and preparation.\nUnderstand the basic components of rapport.\nUnderstand and be able to apply the BASE Model of Rapport and the Interpersonal Behavior Wheels model.\nUnderstand the basic components of memory and apply memory enhancing mnemonics.\nDifferentiate between science and pseudoscience in deception detection and apply verbal-based methods of credibility assessment.\nEffectively use available evidence in an interview with late disclosure of key evidence.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nNotetaking materials\n\nMLEAP Accreditation Standard: \n\nThis course meets MLEAP Standard 7.07 – Interrogation\n\n \n Download MLEAP Training Proof URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/science-based-interview-interrogation-9-24-26/ LOCATION:Dover Police Department\, 46 Chestnut Street\, Dover\, NH\, 03820\, United States CATEGORIES:Law Enforcement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dirigosafety.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Science-Based-Interview-and-Interrogation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T160000 DTSTAMP:20260714T111046 CREATED:20260706T151431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T151441Z UID:45786-1792396800-1792425600@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:Sexual Assault Investigations DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nMichael Chavez \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sexual Assault Investigations\nOctober 19 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm\nSexual assault investigations are among the most complex and sensitive cases a detective or prospective investigator may encounter. This course offers a structured yet adaptable approach to securing critical evidence\, interviewing witnesses\, and preparing thorough documentation for successful prosecution and liability prevention. Students will explore the mindset of the Offender and understand the categories of Offender profiles to apply to unknown assailant investigations. Additional focus will be placed on victim-centered practices\, forensic tools\, and interagency collaboration specific to Maine’s investigative resources. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nIdentify best practices for collecting\, preserving\, and analyzing evidence in sexual assault cases.\nUnderstand the Offender mindset and categories of Offender profiles\nGain proficiency in the use and storage of sexual assault kits and collaborate effectively with Children’s Advocacy Centers.\nLearn trauma-informed strategies for interviewing victims and engaging them with appropriate support resources.\nDevelop comprehensive documentation skills that support prosecution and reduce agency liability.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nNone URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/sexual-assault-investigations-10-19-26/ LOCATION:Dover Police Department\, 46 Chestnut Street\, Dover\, NH\, 03820\, United States CATEGORIES:Corrections,Law Enforcement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dirigosafety.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Sexual-Assault-Investigations.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T160000 DTSTAMP:20260714T111046 CREATED:20260701T123459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T135400Z UID:45694-1794816000-1794844800@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\nNovember 16 @ 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-11-16-26/ LOCATION:Dover Police Department\, 46 Chestnut Street\, Dover\, NH\, 03820\, 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:20261203T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T120000 DTSTAMP:20260714T111046 CREATED:20260706T142002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T142019Z UID:45780-1796284800-1796299200@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:De-Escalation in Public Safety DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nKyle Tilsley \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n De-Escalation in Public Safety\nDecember 3 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\nLearn how to handle aggressive behavior\, negative attitudes\, excessive sarcasm\, hidden agendas\, and other sources of conflict safely and productively. Discover techniques to defuse “hot button” situations\, calm explosive personalities\, and exercise damage control without losing confidence and composure. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nIdentify physiological changes that occur when individuals become hostile or angry.\nLearn communication skills to de-escalate and defuse hostile encounters.\nLearn methods to re-direct the thought process for de-escalation.\nLearn the cognitive limitations when people become hostile or angry and how to address it.\nAlleviate volatile situations before they escalate into full-scale confrontations.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nNone URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/de-escalation-in-public-safety-12-3-26/ LOCATION:Dover Police Department\, 46 Chestnut Street\, Dover\, NH\, 03820\, 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/2026/02/De-Escalation-in-Public-Safety.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270111T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270113T160000 DTSTAMP:20260714T111046 CREATED:20260701T111637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T111647Z UID:45681-1799654400-1799856000@dirigosafety.com SUMMARY:Basic Death and Homicide Investigations DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nMichael Chavez \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Basic Death and Homicide Investigations\nJanuary 11 @ 8:00 am – January 13 @ 4:00 pm\nThis comprehensive course provides step-by-step instruction on the proper initial response to major crimes or death scenes\, with an emphasis on preserving the scene and thorough documentation. Students will develop the foundational skills necessary to conduct a complete and legally sound investigation\, regardless of whether a crime has occurred. Through a detailed exploration of death types\, investigative indicators\, and local protocols\, participants will be better prepared to handle complex cases. The course also covers evidence handling\, witness interaction\, and collaboration during the autopsy process. \nThis course is designed specifically for the front line first-responder to potentially suspicious death investigations and new detectives that seek to gain additional insight into complicated death scenes. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the death process and differentiate between various types of deaths.\nRecognize investigative indicators and apply local protocols in death investigations.\nProperly identify\, preserve\, and collect physical evidence at a scene.\nLocate and interview witnesses effectively to gather critical information.\nComprehend the autopsy process and its role in determining cause and manner of death.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nNone URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/basic-death-and-homicide-investigations-1-11-27/ LOCATION:Dover Police Department\, 46 Chestnut Street\, Dover\, NH\, 03820\, United States CATEGORIES:Law Enforcement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dirigosafety.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Basic-Death-and-Homicide-Investigations.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR