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Willowick, Ohio

09/17/2024

09/18/2024
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Zaki Hazou is a proud Ohioan with a passion for Fourth Amendment jurisprudence.  His zeal for teaching Search & Seizure stems from his desire to help law enforcement professionals better understand pertinent legal doctrines that impact their day-to-day decision making. Zaki started his career ... Read more...

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5

Joseph Alexander

Williamsburg Police Department
Ohio

I absolutely enjoyed having Zaki as an instructor. He kept everything interesting and engaging and explained everything very well. It is obvious he is passionate about what he does and passing on that knowledge to fellow cops. I would highly recommend attending the class if you see his name behind it.

5

B. Sloan

Ohio

I spent the past 3 days completing Blue to Gold advance Search and Seizure, Traffic Stops, and Bulletproof writing. Whether you’re a rookie or a senior officer these classes are worth attending. Zaki Hazou made this PowerPoint training engaging and informative. And if you think you don’t need to attend the bulletproof writing because you know how to incorporate the who, where, when, why, and how in your reports It’s much more than that. I believe it will only make my “good” reports even better. Hazou uses his experience, training, and knowledge to explain everything in detail and how to incorporate it into your job.

5

B. Sloan

Ohio

I spent the past 3 days completing Blue to Gold advance Search and Seizure, Traffic Stops, and Bulletproof writing. Whether you’re a rookie or a senior officer these classes are worth attending. Zaki Hazou made this PowerPoint training engaging and informative. And if you think you don’t need to attend the bulletproof writing because you know how to incorporate the who, where, when, why, and how in your reports It’s much more than that. I believe it will only make my “good” reports even better. Hazou uses his experience, training, and knowledge to explain everything in detail and how to incorporate it into your job.

5

Jeremy Nay

Mt Orab Police Department
Ohio

Very well formatted class. Wonderful class and good information to take back to my agency

5

T. Smith

Ohio

Advanced traffic stop class was very informative and up to date. Provided clear and useful information and how to apply it to everyday patrol.

5

Braeden koss

Wsupd
Ohio

Very informative, knew all the material

5

DB

Informative and entertaining class.

5

JB

OH

Excellent course. Excellent instructor. Zaki kept the class interesting and gave real life examples from his experience as a fellow Ohio officer. This class should be required for all new officers before they go on solo patrol.

5

Withheld

HCSO
Ohio

I'm not much of a review-writing guy. But this class, and the instructor (Det. Zaki H.) were simply top notch. In my 13 years of attending yearly legal updates, I got used to (and was expecting) another boring class. Not this one. Det. Zaki was very energetic and enthusiastic about the material. He set the tone early on encouraging officers to participate, ask questions, and not leaving the class if they had lingering questions. Blue to Gold is by far one of the best training companies out there. I can't recommend this class enough. If you're a cop in Ohio, you should take the class with Det. Zaki who is an Ohio cop himself. A+ class. A+ instructor.

5

Cody R

OH

Very knowledgeable and very engaging on search and seizure. Makes a difficult topic that may be hard to understand, understandable. Speaks like a cop when things are presented in lawyer jargon

5

Alex Janszen

Springdale PD
Ohio

Great instructor. He was very knowledgeable and covered all aspects of search and seizure that I have ever encountered.

5

T. Smith

Blanchester PD
Ohio

Great instruction, refreshing and informative information. I left with a lot of information that can be applied to my everyday patrol shift

5

A.G

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office
Ohio

Zaki is a very informative and provided clear and concise Information during this training. He made the training more enjoyable by getting participants to engage and relate to their real life experiences.

5

Grote

Colerain Twp. Police
Ohio

The class was very informative and the instructor was extremely knowledgeable.

4

Jim Beckman

Oh

Good energy but began class demanding class respond to his question.

5

Ryan

City of Sharonville
OH

Zaki Hazou always presents a great class. We have turned to Blue to Gold and Zaki to be included in our annual training, keeping our officers up to date on search and seizure and other emerging legal trends.

5

GT

Springdale Oh
Ohio

This class was very informative. Well written and explained well.

5

Curtis Bosch

Springdale
Ohio

Took a class of useful information that could be extremely boring and kept it interesting. 600 slide PowerPoint sounded awful but was very informative. Instructor is very knowledgeable about the topic

5

Matt W

Instructor was very knowledgeable on the topics of search and seizure. He made the case law discussion interesting and relevant to the job.

5

MS

Goshen Township PD
Ohio

This was a great course! Zaki is a great instructor, and kept the class well engaged.

5

Jared Moore

West Carrollton PD
OH

Search and seizure class was very informative and well presented.

5

BR

SPD
OHIO

Really enjoyed the class. I attended the same class last year and it is nice to see the updates to case law and the current information

5

D.B.

Ohio

Great base of knowledge and understanding of search and seizure. A must for anyone looking for an opportunity to learn more about the 4th Amendment.

5

Ben Schaefer

WSU-PD
OHIO

Great work, very informative. Very willing to answer questions.

5

Agnew

Norwood Pd
Ohio

Very engaging. Expects questions and challenges to Grey areas and topics!

5

John Williamson

Hamilton County Sheriff
Ohio

Very informative and energetic! Has a strong understanding of laws concerning search and seizure.

5

Jason Davis

Springdale
Ohio

Great class. Instructor was very interning made the material fun. Wish I was taking the next 2 classes with him.

5

EL

Ohio

Very knowledgeable and presented very well.

5

JO

Ohio

Very knowledgeable on the topics and made the class very fun and interesting.

5

EMZ

Hamilton County sheriffs office
OH

Very knowledgeable and did make the course content easy to understand.

5

John Hubbard

St Bernard Police
Ohio (OH)

Very thorough and extremely helpful

5

DB

Ohio

Entertaining and very informative.

5

Neibecker

Willowick PD
Ohio

Zaki was very knowledgeable and passionate about the material. He was able to engage with the class and made class entertaining with his use of videos and "war" stories. I would definitely attend another class taught by Zaki.

5

Kyle B

Willowick
Ohio

Zaki was a great instructor. We had a two day class with different topics and Zaki was able to break things down to where I left with no unanswered questions.

5

Dan Kalk

Orange Police
Ohio

Unbelievably knowledgeable regarding the laws of search and seizure and arrest. Very good instructor.

5

AR

Willowick
Ohio

Detective Hazou was knowledgeable in the material and made the class enjoyable. Highly recommend.

5

KS

SEPD
Ohio

Very informative, learned a lot in a two day period

5

Mercado

Ucpd
Ohio

Great instructor, always makes learning fun and enjoyable.

5

ML

Brook Park PD
Ohio

Zaki did a great job of breaking down each case law that was discussed and made it easy to understand. He was very knowledgeable and helpful!

5

SB

Great class and Zaki is a very knowledgeable instructor. Highly recommend taking his classes.

5

Mikias Green

Fairview park pd
OH

Detective Hazou was very knowledgeable and explained the course content in great detail for a better understanding

5

JB

Ohio

Search and Seizure and Traffic Stops class was very informative, and the instructor clearly understood the material well. I would highly recommend both of these classes.

5

GL

Mayfield Heights Police
Ohio

Excellent course. Zaki was very knowledgeable and gave plenty of practical examples.

5

Ms

Oh

Awesome class!!

5

Withheld

Zaki is a superb instructor with a remarkable ability to keep the class engaged. Excellent class in Reynoldsburg.

5

JG

Strongsville PD
OH

Detective Hazou displayed an impressive knowledge of the laws being taught. He was also extremely entertaining, while remaining professional and thorough in the manner in which he taught the information, making it easy to understand and apply to the job.

5

ZH

Village of Hebron Police Department
Ohio

Instructor Zaki is a very knowledgeable and great instructor. I highly recommend attending his classes.

5

BD

Very knowledgeable and helpful with questions.

5

Jc

Great instructor, and great class

5

JS

WCSO
OH

Well taught on material Zaki is very versed in. He delivered with case reviews and case law references. Well done!

5

Brittanie Vannoy

OH

Very good. Detective with less than a year on, I learned a lot.

5

CS

Great course. Great instructor. Thanks Zaki!!!

5

Knowledgeable in topics courses are easy to follow and keeps you involved

5

SM

Sharonville
OH

Zaki is an excellent instructor; always presents material in a very understandable and relatable way.

5

John Fetters

Mt. Orab Police Department
Ohio

Liked his presentation and way of “ Cop speak” instead of talking in lawyer jargon.

5

Steve Helton

Trenton
OHIO

Great training! I have attended many Blue to Gold classes and Zaki Hazou make each one interesting and fun. He takes the time before and after class to answer questions which has helped me in many of my investigations.

5

ML

OH

Good class, instructor was good at keeping it interesting.

5

CJ

WPD
Ohio

Great, modern, and relevant info. Highly recommend for any law enforcement officer.

5

BD

Lots of valuable information

5

NS

Cincinnati Police
Ohio

Great informative class. Lots of interaction and practical, realistic videos.

5

MR

OH

Great instructor!

5

Alex

Hamilton Township Police Department
Ohio

Great course and great instructor!

5

CS

Another great course. Zaki is a phenomenal instructor

5

Incredibly knowledgeable and not afraid to teach what he believes is best

5

AR

OH

Great informative class. Beyond knowledgeable in case law. Highly recommend to all officers new to old.

5
Medina County Sheriff's Office

Great class and information

5

MRM

Great Class!! Great Instructor!!

5

CE

Brooklyn
OH - Ohio

Excellent presentation. Zaki is a wealth of knowledge. Legal classes can be extremely dry and his manner of presentation kept the attention and interest of the class. Definitely recommend this class for every level of officer.

5

HD

Good class. Knowledgeable instructor.

5

DS

Ohio

Great instructor. Great course. Simplifies Case Law for an easy understanding on how it applies to day to day scenarios on patrol.

5

Daniel Mitri

Shaker Heights PD
Ohio

Most informative legal class I have attended. A lot of useful information that I am eager to pass along to shift mates and use in the field. Highly recommend to any officer no matter of position or experience.

5

PV

Betea
OH

Was a great class, very informative. Enjoyed the class and listening to Zaki. You can tell he knows his stuff and is confident. Will definitely recommend this class to others.

5

LH

Ohio

Great class if you are looking to expand your knowledge on case law and requirements for searches

5

NG

Niles
Ohio

Great class, very knowledgeable instructor.

5

CB

Shaker Heights

Excellent material, & great instructor

5

CK

Bath PD
Ohio

Good class very detailed.

5

John Holiday

Garfield Heights
Ohio

Great class very informative! Zaki is very knowledgeable and keeps the class interesting!

5

Jacob engelhart

Euclid PD
Ohio

Great instructor and amazing material

5

MB

OH

Great class, very knowledgeable!

5

JR

OHIO

Provided real world scenarios and step by step processes to work through different situations.

5

CB

Lexington
Ohio

Instructor was knowledgeable on the topic.

5

Jordan May

Minerva Police Department
OH

Good class

5

NA

Independence
OH

Great class! Very knowledgeable instructor.

5

SB

Brook Park
Ohio

Great class! Instructor was very knowledgeable.

5

NH

OH

Very well spoken and will clarify and questions you have. Very good class!

5

Jacob D

Massillon
Ohio

Very informative and interactive

5

Friendly funny and knowledgeable shows a real passion for the subject

5

Josh A

Mansfield pd
Oh

Awesome training, learned a lot to better my career.

5

Jacob engelhart

Euclid
OH

Great class and it should be mandatory for officers in their first years of service.

5

Jmon Wells

Alliance
OH

Great class! Learned a lot from the instructor.

5

Sdl

Ohio

Good content in class, teacher was extremely knowledgeable.

5

TM

Dalton Pd
OH

I attended the Bulletproof report writing course and it was very informative. I learned a lot about writing a strong case report

5

J. Lucas

Stark County Sheriffs Office
Ohio

Knowledgeable and truly passionate about the subject. A joy to learn from.

5

savannah

Bedford
Ohio

Provided good examples and explains things in multiple ways.

5

Jimmy Povejsil

OH

I was told I was going to this class and had little to no interest in attending. The instructor did a phenomenal job in presenting the material and made it very easy to understand and the class was actually enjoyable. With out a doubt probably the best instructor I have ever had for a class

5

JM

University Heights
OH

Knowledgeable instructor. Makes class interesting. I learned a lot and would recommend it to others

5

TL

OH

Instructor Hazou is fantastic. He provided quality information on the topic that was being taught. The bulletproof report writing class should be taken by all officers no matter their time on the job.

5

ACW

Very in depth class, for how to write good reports for any situation

5

Jack Darnell

Middleburg Heights Police
Ohio

Class was excellent. Very detailed information was presented in a way that made it easy to understand the digest. Practical application of report writing and the legal considerations to increase the effectiveness of a report was clear and very interesting.

5

Owen R

University Heights
Ohio

The presentation of the material was very useful and helped me realize there were some areas lacking in my report writing skills

5

Rod Foley

Youngstown
OHIO

Well prepared instructer and knowledgeable of the material

5
YPD
Ohio

Very knowledgeable of the subject matter. Great instructor!

5

JM

Great presentation of a meaningful topic (Real World De-Escalation). I will intentionally be seeking courses instructed by Zaki. His instruction style, ability to present information clearly and fully helped make the course.

5

Rod Foley

Youngstown
OHIO

Instructor Zaki Hazou is an excellent instructor as well as educated on the topics of Duty to Intervene and De-escalation.

5

ACW

Very informative classes, highly recommended for any point in career training.

5

JH

Twinsburg PD
OH

Zaki was very intelligent and knowledgeable, and provided informative instruction. I would recommend any training provided by Zaki.

5

J. Lucas

Stark County Sheriffs Office
Ohio

Extremely knowledgeable about the topics, and presented in a very relatable and understandable way. Highly recommend any classes held by this instructor and cannot wait to attend another one.

5

MB

YPD
Ohio

Very good instructor. You can certainly see his passion for the law. Was knowledgeable on the subject matter and was able to provide real world examples!

5

Seth Loper

Ohio

Content was relevant and applicable for everyday Police work. I liked the real world examples given on the topics discussed. Teacher was very knowledgeable on the topics discussed.

5

Ryan R

University Heights
Ohio

Very knowledgeable and great instruction. Provided great information that was easy to follow.

5

CP

Ohio

Very knowledgeable in state and federal laws along with case law. Mr. Hazou was very in depth and answered all questions by students thoroughly and professionally.

5

Owen R

University Heights
Ohio

The session was very insightful, and helped prepare me to future calls that require me to slow down and remain calm.

5

ER

Massillon PD
Ohio

Great class, seems like it should be mandatory to cover what you can be liable and or responsible for, even if you’re not the initiating officer. Highly recommend the class.

5

JM

University Heights
OH

Good instructor keeps the class engaged. Very knowledgeable. Learned a lot from the class.

5

MNH

Stark County Sheriffs Office
Ohio

This class was incredible. I learned so much information and learned different ways to use my verbal Deescalation. The instructor was very professional and polite. I definitely recommend taking this class.

5

R Snyder

One of the best instructors I’ve had training with

5

Withheld

Ohio

I attended Zaki's emerging legal trends class in Bethel Ohio. The class was excellent. The topics were on point, especillay search incident to arrest and drones. Zaki is an exceptional instructor. His passion to help officers understand the law is obvious. He took the time to answer all questions and made the topic interesting. As a current detective in Ohio, he was able to address Ohio specific issues which I found to be interesting. This is my 4th blue to gold in-person class with Zaki. A+ instructor and A+ training.

5

Jacob TenBrink

Addyston
OHIO

Blue to Gold training class is highly recommended for all agencies as it is very informative and easy to understand. If there is any misleading information or confusion, the instructor Zaki goes out of his way to explain and ensure understanding.

4

JM

New Richmond
Ohio

Zaki Hazou is great with training Search & Seizure updates. The Emerging Legal Trends class is great

5

Eric Willaims

New Richmond police
Ohio

Instructor was very knowledgeable and provided very structural information that was easy to follow and understand.

5

NM

Miami University PD
OH

Really great class. I believe all officers, new or old need to take this class. The laws are constantly changing and we need to keep up with the times!

5

AC

He was a great instructor. He was very knowledgeable on the laws and cases. He made sure we understood cases.

5

JF

Ohio

Zaki Hazou was very knowledgeable and presented the course material in a logical manner. Zaki was eager to help the class understand, and tailored some of the material specifically to Ohio where are course was located. Zaki used appropriate real world examples, and was effective I'm his conveyance of the lesson material.

5

Jason Hahn

Mt. Orab
Ohio

Very knowledgeable and presented current information that was very helpful and useful. Will definitely attend more Blue to Gold courses.

5

Brian goody

Bethel police
Ohio

Anthony would be proud. The updated case law with the merging and changing laws and decisions were spot on

5

Jamal Brown

Addyston Police
Ohio

Class was an eye opener for me to better understand policing and laws. Very knowledgeable. Great class

5

MJM

Addyston
OH

Very informative, instructor is personable and willing to explain

5

MS

Ohio

Instructor is very knowledgeable and engages the entire class.

5

Walt Griffith

Loveland
OH

Great class! Instructor was very knowledgeable and made the class enjoyable. Great report writing refresher as well as learning new material

5

Brad Jones

Mount Orab Police
Ohio

Zaki is a phenomenal instructor who brings real life scenarios to the classroom and he delivers the information in a manner in which all students and understand.

5

AM

Ohio

I was in the Search & Seizure, Advanced Traffic Stops and Bulletproof Report Writing classes taught in Hamilton Township, OH. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and presented the information in an approachable and professional manner.

5

MC

Nice job teaching an interesting course with valuable information that will assist me in making quicker decisions in the field

5

MS

Attended the advanced search and seizure class. The instructor was awesome and kept the class engaged

5

JY

Addyston

Today's class has been very informative. Although no one likes to sit and look at slides all day, our instructor has made it engaging and interactive, instead of just speaking to us through the slides. I would recommend this training to all police personnel.

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Advanced Search & Seizure


Our Advanced Search and Seizure training is designed to equip officers with the knowledge and skills they need to independently analyze and solve Fourth Amendment problems, leading to a reduction in lawsuits and the ability to establish good case law. By the end of this course, students will have a solid understanding of when the Fourth Amendment applies, the requirement of consent, recognized exceptions, and the necessity of a warrant for every search or seizure. (Book included with each registration: Search & Seizure Survival Guide)

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5

Mark Baca

Outstanding course. I always learn something every time I tune into Anthony's free webinars or courses. I also took the Advanced Search & Seizure Traffic Stops course live on-line and thought that was great also.

5

Humberto Martinez

i learned a lot. Its about the minor details, especially when it comes to our line of work

5

Lori Every

I was disappointed when the course ended, and surprised how quickly it seemed to move. Every module contained information that improved my knowledge of search and seizure, and I will watch it again. Great instructor

5

Todd Colichia

One of the best instructors I've had in my 12 years of being a LEO!

5

Kenneth Bishop

This training was great. It was presented in a way that makes the information extremely understandable. It also made me rethink the way some things are and have been done at my agency in the past. I'm looking forward to taking this information back to my patrol shift to better prepare them to do their jobs in the future.

5

Bobby Wilson

Love these courses. Have taken the three day course. Excellent information and taught in a simplistic form

5

Joshua Meyer

Had my attention the entire way through. great information that helps to update and refresh the knowledge banks for this career. Highly recommend it to other officers!

5

Marc DeShaies

Very well presented

5

Troy Wylie

Helpful information, very well presented, in manageable portions.

5

Joe Nunez

great job, it was like I was in one of your live classes.

5

R Nikephoros

As a new officer, this course was exactly what I needed (and exactly what my FTO who recommended Blue to Gold described). It helped me put all the pieces I was trained in together and then tested my knowledge against real-world scenarios. Overall, excellent training and very helpful. I am definitely more confident in my work.

5

Jacob Burns

This course has provided many new insights I can add to the toolbelt when conducting a s/s investigation.

5

Dan Hopkins

Very informative class. I enjoyed the laid back feeling from the instructor.

5

Tony Verchio

Thank you for sending this so I could have a very solid review of material that was missed due to the technical difficulties from the Denton, TX Zoom course.

5

Jason Beal

Excellent course. I found it very valuable that you gave examples of both legal and illegal scenarios.

5

Nathan Deherrera

I believe this class is crucial to both the new and veteran officer. The information is provided in an easy to understand method with references you can apply to your duties immediately. I highly recommend this training.

5

Travis Thompson

I loved the way the material was presented in a way that was easy of the "lay-cop" to understand. It was also presented in a way that was easy to remember and apply on scene, in the moment. I consider myself fairly squared away on search and seizure and still considered this class very worth while. So, thank you.

5

Paul Irwin

Great class and very useful. I have taught search and seizure and I enjoyed this class and your books. You are an asset to our profession.

5
Tavita Messenger

The way the class is laid out and all of the "tests" and points for each principle made everything very intuitive. I appreciated all of the examples and specific ways to apply the instruction for officers.

5

Nolan Vanover

Great all around search and seizure information!

5

Michael Stricker

Wonderful and very informative course--it had real life explanations-

5

Ryan Armosino

Great class

5

Officer D. Ripley

Outstanding course

5

Jonathon Wedemeyer

Spectacular class! Great case law, easy to understand, and I enjoyed the best practices added in.

5

Amanda Williams

This course gives the learner a new look on curtilage, consent, warrantless home entries and much more. All around a great and informative course of the Fourth Amendment and how to effectively use the Fourth Amendment in our favor through articulation.

5

Craig Meyer

This was one of the best courses I have ever taken. It should be a must for every cop out there. Anthony made it extremely easy to comprehend the things he was teaching. He took a topic that is usually very dry when taught and made it engaging and enjoyable.

5

Blake E Hollins

As a new supervisor, this course help me gain the knowledge I need to lead my officers

5

Robert Burner

Really good class and easy to understand.

5

Miguel Vasquez

Very informational.

5

Sarah Rowin

I love how you provide specifics in areas that might be a little questionable.

5

TB

This topic is used so often and often misunderstood. The course does a great job clearing that up to do be a better officer. You will leave full of knowledge.

5

I. F.

TX

How often do you encounter curriculum with dated case law and it's presented as the latest and greatest? Not this course, the references here are absolutely relevant and up to date as of Oct 2023. (course was taken 5/24). The course was well presented and clearly articulated the material in a manner such that I could work patrol tonight and put the lessons learned into practice. I'll approach curtilage with a newfound appreciation and always bring my C.R.E.W. With me.

5

Michael

Lubbock ISD PD
TX

I’d recommend this class to all LEOs no matter how long you’ve been on the job. There is something to learn for everyone!

5

RF

Texas

Great course and very informative.

5

Bing

Not Texas

Great information. 12/10 improved routine patrol knowledge. Statue limitations is a hell of a thing

5

BD

Great class!!! Any officer should take this course!

5

ER

Lubbock Police Department
Tx

Great class. Instructor is very knowledgeable and relays the information in ways you can understand and put in practice.

5

AO

TXDPS

Great course! Relevant to our state we work in

5

JT

Lubbock Police Department
TX

Great class

5

JR

Texas DPS

The course was extremely educational and effective.

5

AG

Lubbock PD
TX

Great class and learned a lot. This was an excellent course that every LEO should take.

5

Rocio Gameros

Levelland Police Department
Texas

Great class! Learned a lot of information. Great instructor.

5

MR

TX

Fantastic course

5

A. Ortega

Levelland Police Department
Texas

Great instructor! Explained Case law down to the base

5

EH

Levelland Police Department
Texas

Great for experienced or new officers

5

Zachary Vizcaino

Lubbock Police Department
Texas

Great class. Very informative and an eye opener for those of us who believe “This is how I always do police work” is standing case law.

5

EG

TXDPS
TEXAS

Great course

5

Pb

Great class, learned a lot

5

Matthew Garrow

Colorado

This was a great course- building upon principles which everyday officers are enacting. The knowledge gained clarifies the ability and understanding of the “why” officers do certain things, and the “how” to properly do them; avoiding liability and penalty.

5

Ben Carnes

Colorado

Advanced Search and Seizure training taught by John Wiehn is easily the best SaS training I have ever received. Well done! My first blue to gold training and I will be seeking out more. Thank you!

5
RIPLEY POLICE
Tennessee

Wonderful class great instructor

5
Blue Springs Police
Missouri

Fantastic training with fantastic instructors.

5

Stephanie Quinones

WY

Mr. Biggs recently taught the advanced search and seizure class in Gillette, WY and as a whole I think the common opinion of Mr Biggs was "wow, he can teach, and this class is entertaining, informative, and he's a really cool guy." He gave ample examples, was clearly knowledgeable on the subjects and super thorough. He gained everybody's respect in a matter of minutes and I think from here on out we will all think back to this class and what Mr. Biggs taught us throughout our careers. It is rare to find people who are passionate for what they do and that care and especially who can teach the subject well. You have a great instructor and he needed credit where credits was due!

5

A. P.

WVCPD
Colorado

The presentation was amazing and brought boring case law down to a level that was both fun and educational. To see a Lawyer Skipping around the classroom was top-notch, well done BlueToGold!

5

R. B.

Colorado

This was an excellent class that thoroughly enjoyed. The best part for me was updated case law information, not simply rehashing old examples.

5
Colorado

I attended the 8-hour Advanced Search and Seizure class in person. I have attended a lot of outside training and this class was by far the best class I have ever taken. I learned so much more in this class about search and seizure than I did in the police academy. The instructor was professional, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable. I think every patrol officer should take this course.

5

Joshua David

Colorado

This was a great training that does a good job of breaking down the fundamentals of search and seizure.

5

C. H.

Colorado

I attended the Advanced Search and Seizure one-day class and I believe it is a course that every law enforcement officer should attend for the informative (and fun!) information taught.

5

Mark Beluscak

Colorado

Search and Seizure class. I review a lot of educational programs as part of my job, this was the best way to present this material.

5

C. S.

Colorado

Advanced Search and Seizure is an excellent class that covers fundamental 4th Amendment issues every officer encounters during the course of their work. The class provided an overview that gave me more confidence to navigate the contacts and investigations I face every day.

5

Wes Doughty

Colorado

The Advanced Search and Seizure class The course material provided is superior to all others I have partaken in. The details and concepts applied to the most basic to the most advanced concepts of the course are easy to understand and grasp, as well as entertaining and engaging. I was also very impressed with the instructor's knowledge and ability to get the students engaged and apply humor to make the class interesting.

5

Justin Paxton

Colorado

Search and seizure - Best training I have ever received. This class should be included in all academies. Very clear and concise information from extremely knowledgeable instructors.

5
Golden Police
Colorado

By far the best and most informative legal-based training I’ve attended

5
Colorado

Very good refresher course for veterans and rookies. Answered a ton of questions throughout the course.

5
Colorado

Useful case studies to help teach a training point

5

B. R.

Colorado

Advanced Search and Seizure was very informative. I enjoyed my instructor's energy and knowledge of the subject matter.

5
Colorado

This class opened my eyes to all aspects of search and seizure. This class is recommended to all law enforcement agencies. So much detail and great instructor.

5

J. W.

Golden PD
Colorado

I thoroughly enjoyed the Advanced Search and Seizure. It is helpful to hear how the cases specifically on premises were explained in court. This is a subject that is rarely focused on in annual training but would be one of the most helpful in making quick and sound decisions. John’s enthusiasm made this class enjoyable and engaging throughout.

5

Nick Voth

Colorado Rangers
Colorado

This is the best program about Search & Seizure that I've ever done. Excellent!

5

R. S.

West Virginia

Advanced Search and Seizure. Information was well presented, instructor was knowledgeable and did an excellent job presenting the subject matter.

5
Louisiana

The class was very informative. The instructor was very knowledgeable on search and seizure

5
Louisiana

The course was presented in an easy-to-digest way. Slides and topics were organized and easy to follow and provided good information that can be used going forward. The instructor was knowledgeable regarding USSC case law and explained cases and decisions clearly without creating confusion. The instructor also used video vignettes to help illustrate the points made.

5

Abigale Barks

Sulphur Pd
Louisiana

The class was great! Very educational!

5
Louisiana

Advanced Search & seizure class was very well put together. Appreciate how the instructor relates to the student knowing the common language to explain the law.

5

E. P.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office
Louisiana

I attended the search & seizure class. The instructor was very knowledgeable and answered all questions to the best of his ability. He kept the class engaging and interesting by encouraging conversation. I would highly recommend to anyone in Law Enforcement.

5
Louisiana

Search and Seizure class was full of important information and knowledgeable instructor.

5
CPSO
Louisiana

Advanced search and seizure was well taught, indulged into various topics, and gave time for all questions.

5

Raul Trujillo

Texas

Excellent class, great breakdown of information, instructor highly knowledgeable.

5

E. L.

Texas

Mastering searches and seizures Lots of information and good case law Very informative and the information was understandable

5

G. R.

Tulia Police Department
Texas

I just completed the advanced search and seizure in-person class. It had a lot of good information as well as good case law. I especially liked the fact that case law was used to refer to for certain situations to help better understand. I would highly recommend this training to other Officers.

5

R. B.

Texas

Mastering Search and Seizure Great class

5

C. A.

Tennessee

Incredibly knowledgeable instructor. All information was presented in a logical and comprehensible manner.

5

Tommy McClanahan

Hickman County Sheriff Department
Tennessee

Seizure book. Great class extremely informative!

5
Tennessee

The Advanced Search and Seizure course really opened my eyes to the 4th amendment. The course instructor was very professional and I feel very informed about the content that was displayed to me today.

5

J. M.

Tennessee

Advance Search and Seizure. Very insightful and instructive class. The instructor made it very easy to stay engaged and understand what was being taught. A lot of useful caselaw and information that is never taught.

5

J. V.

Tennessee

Advanced search and seizures takes the basics of what every LEO should know and greatly expands upon it. Great class full of extremely useful info.

5
Tennessee

Advanced search and seizure class. The instructor was very knowledgeable and engaged. Answered all questions. Provided real-life experience. Would definitely recommend this class.

5
Tennessee

The search and seizure class was great. It's nice to know that everything I get in trouble for at my department, I'm legally justified and right.

5

D. A.

Tennessee

Advanced Search And Seizure Course was very informative! I believe that it gives a great insight as to why we do things a certain way in this profession. I believe it gives the recipients of the training knowledge to take back to their department and use in everyday encounters with the public!! Great Course!

5

A. G.

Tennessee

The training was very helpful! I have a better understanding of Search and Seizure.

5

J. F.

Murfreesboro Police Dept
Tennessee

Advanced Search and Seizure……. Excellent Excellent Instructor….. Extremely entertaining, funny, and knowledgeable

5
Gallatin Police Dept
Tennessee

Advance Search and Seizure - a great class to get current information about what's going on with current standards regarding applicable laws and regulations. The speaker is upbeat and very engaging!! Highly recommend it to others to take!!!

5

P. R.

Colorado

Awesome training. Engaging and informative the instructor was fantastic in engaging the class and making the topic relatable

5

I. O.

Colorado

The training was great, and helped me further understand what a search and seizure is. Recommend officers with a minimum of a year of experience to attend.

5
Golden PD
Colorado

This is one of the best if not the best and most entertaining search and seizure classes I have attended through the years. Makes me want to look at other training courses that are offered.

5

J McConnell

Pueblo County Sheriff Office
Colorado

The class is very informative and something all law enforcement agencies should have. I would prefer the class be expanded to maybe two days so a lot more discussion could happen and more information broke down. Overall would recommend the class to any LE officer.

5

N. G.

Colorado

Great class. Refines case law into understandable patterns that can be easily applied. Gives the ability the think through the sequences of events to dictate the correct course of action.

5

Guy Garner

Golden PD
Colorado

I enjoyed the class and the instructor. The class was a really good refresher and provided some really good newer case law. The instructor was knowledgeable, and a really good presenter, and and felt like the humor and facts facts were on point

5
Colorado

The Advanced Search and Seizure class was by far the best course I've taken related to legal theories and the rule of law. The instructor was passionate, informative, and entertaining, but also delivered his material in an easy-to-follow manner.

5
Colorado

Attended the Search and Seizure class in Brighton, CO. This is hands down the best legal training I’ve gotten in 15+ years on Law Enforcement. I feel veteran officers would benefit greatly, as I have, by attending this class.

5

Ryan Thomeczek

Fort Lupton PD
Colorado

Advanced Search and Seizure: the course and instructor were excellent. I’m a self-proclaimed 4th Amendment nerd and place a high value on protecting peoples’ rights. This class gave me a better understanding of some case law I did not have confidence in. In this profession, you need to know the “why” behind your action or inaction and if you are unsure about where your legal authority begins and ends, I recommend this course. Do not trust the old-timers in your agency that have been around for decades. Know current case law and trust yourself and your education. This course is awesome.

5
Colorado

Extremely helpful for a new officer like myself. Provided a lot of clarity for discussions had during the academy.

5
Colorado

Great class eye-opening with the scenarios and case law presented

5
Colorado

The Search and Seizure class was great! It helped fine-tune my understanding of the 4th amendment. The information was easy to understand and will be helpful as I continue through my career.

5
Glendale PD
Colorado

I completed the Advance Search and Seizure online training. I enjoyed the course, and learned a lot of helpful tips. The course was informative and provided a lot of real world examples and explanations. I would recommend this course and instructor to others in my department.

5
Colorado

Advanced Search and Seizure Class was great! As a new officer, it helped solidify concepts I was taught, taught me new ways to approach problems, taught me concepts and case law I had never heard of and made me feel like a better asset to my agency.

5

R. S.

Arizona

Overall great information regarding search and seizure. Very informational

5

B. H.

Arizona

Loved the PowerPoint points and how detailed they were, and how easy to break them down for a basic officer

5
Arizona

Great information. Instructor was very knowledgeable of cases and how to apply them to the job.

5

C. M.

Arizona

I really enjoyed this course! There was a lot of helpful informations and explanation of cases. I’m really glad I attended.

5

R. W.

Scottsdale PD
Arizona

Great case law with great conversation about how the cases were handled and could have been handled better

5

C. G.

Arizona

The class is very educational and definitely a great knowledge of wealth in the instructor.

5
Arizona

Highly recommend for all cops! Examples given are great and can be applied to all aspects of our profession.

5

Valentine Costalez Jr

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
Arizona

Great course, very good examples, and the instructor was very knowledgeable and entertaining. All academy classes and officers out in the field should take this course as a new and or refresher.

5

B. R.

Arizona

Great class should be required for all new cops, didn't know what some things like Curtilidge was defined, I knew briefly

5
Arizona

Class has been great, it has allowed me to understand more of the “ grey area “ we often navigate through in patrol. This class is a great addition to the basic knowledge taught in the academy.

5

O. C.

Arizona

First time attending great training and resources. Excellent explanation of Court Cases.

5

D. B.

AZ

Came into this training with an open mind and now I’m leaving with a full learning experience like never before.

5

Clinton Mathis

Scottsdale PD
Arizona

Advanced Search and Seizure class: Great review of a topic that is constantly changing and evolving. This is my second time taking this class and next time it’s offered, I’ll take it again!

5

N. S.

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Arizona

The Search and Seizure class was amazing and I wish this class and the information that was covered was apart of my academy training. I have a more fluid understanding now then before taking the class.

5

J. S.

Arizona

The course was great because of all the case law review and application to real world scenarios, including those offered by the class. It’s nice to confirm our authority in some grey areas as well as to see how small difference in details can make otherwise similar situations vastly different when it comes to constitutional violations or not.

5
Gilbert PD
Arizona

I really appreciate the level of knowledge and passion they share in the Advanced Search and Seizure course. I believe this course gives me the tools and training to be successful in my day to day work that is not available to me at my current agency.

5

D. N.

AZ

Excellent presentation and explanation of the 4th amendment. Previously purchased some of the books and are a valuable resource!

5

T. P.

Gilbert PD
AZ

The advanced search and seizure class was what I needed, especially as a young cop, to sharpen my decision-making and help me build confidence in the actions I'm taking while working the road.

5

Nathan Barden

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office

I recently had the opportunity to attend the search and seizure class, and I must say it was an eye-opening experience. As a supervisor, I found this course invaluable in providing new insights on how to ensure our deputies respect and uphold individuals’ civil rights during law enforcement activities. I firmly believe that this class should be a fundamental part of every deputy’s training within the first year of their career. The instructor’s expertise and teaching style were exceptional. Not only was he highly knowledgeable about the subject matter, but he also managed to make the learning process engaging and entertaining. His approach to the topic kept the class both informative and enjoyable.

5

DM

Bakersfield Police Dept.

Advanced Search and Seizure Course was very informative with updated case law. Instructor was super knowledgeable and did a great job with presentations, videos, and thought provoking conversations.

5

Edward Hinojosa

Tulare Police Department

This is probably the best training I have ever attended regarding search and seizure. It should be a must for anyone working patrol, narcotics or general investigations.

5

CH

Colorado State Patrol

Great class helps us make better decisions. Should be mandated for all cops. Helps make sure we are doing our job correctly within the confounds of the law

5

MM

Idaho Springs Police Department

Lots of helpful information. I feel more confident in search and seizure. I feel as if I can successfully utilize the tips and tricks mentioned to perform well in my position as police officer.

5

SC

CSP

Good class, great refresh of SS. Instructor was well prepared and entertaining. Would recommend class

5

Connor Aydt

Colorado State Patrol

This was an excellent class! I have sat through many search and seizure classes and this out did them all. The instructor kept the attention of the class and made it very easy to learn.

5

AT

Green Mountain Falls Marshals Office

I think the quality of the class was good and went in depth with Case Law backed material. Instructor was wonderful and communicated. Questions were answered and attention to students was great. I would've liked a little information on potential issues regarding data and computer/phone devices.

5

KN

West Metro Fire Rescue

Great review. Loved all the case reviews.

5

NC

MCSO

I thought this was a great class and think everybody should take this course.

5

RL

JCSO Mississippi.

After being out of Law Enforcement for 6 years I am learning a lot of recent case law that has changed the way we do things. Great class.

5

Ron Bailor

Idaho Springs

Search and seizure class is great. Lots of time spent explaining boundaries and answering questions.

5

JM

Otero County Sheriffs Office

Most legal updates are boring and dry, and death by PowerPoint. John kept me focused, and presented the material appropriately. It was a good refresher, and answered questions I had.

5

R.H.

CO State Patrol

It was engaging environment to learn. It was great overview of case law, and pertinent Colorado specific case law.

5

JB

Elko PD

I've always loved Blue to Gold's videos and free classes. I got into them because Bandiero used to work at my agency. I read Nevada Search and Seizure cover to cover a couple times and scored top for detective testing out of around 12 people. Not a lot for most agencies but still significant for us. I attribute that scoring to Blue to Gold's book. I constantly am loaning out my books to people who want to advance themselves and encourage everyone else to get them too. They are a cops biggest tool for in the field and career development. The instructor for this class is super knowledgeable and being that he used to be a cop, makes him relatable to us. Not just some attorney. Online training is tough but he and his team are doing a great job addressing questions from in person and online students.

5
J.K.

Search and seizure class was great.

5

M.M.

Advanced Search and Seizure - extremely informative and very well presented

5

HD

I enjoyed the Blue to Gold Advanced Search & Seizure class with all of the examples provided to help put day to day experiences on the job in to perspective on decision making

5

DG

Advanced search and seizure was a very good class for patrol officers. We went over case law pertinent to the jobs. I will be re-teaching some of this material to new officers in FTO.

5

K. B.

Pearland PD
Texas

I just completed the Blue to Gold Traffic Stop and Arrest, Search, and Seizure course at my agency. What an absolutely phenomenonal course. I have learned more in the past two days than I did in my Police Academy. The course content was extremely applicable to our daily tasks on the street. I highly recommend these courses and look forward to taking many more in the near future! Thank you Chris McFarlin!

Advanced Traffic Stops


In our fast-paced instruction, we use real-world case law to delve into the legal aspects of searches and seizures in federal and state-specific jurisdictions, with a specific focus on traffic stops. Our goal is to provide officers with a deeper understanding of important case law related to traffic stops, emphasizing the significance of consent, exceptions, and warrants in any search or seizure. (Book included with each registration: Search & Seizure Survival Guide)

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5

R Nikephoros

Excellent course with thought-provoking and educational examples. Both entertaining and informative.

5

Nicholas Ingersoll

Great course! It was a good refresher and reminds me to keep things legit for the best stops!

5

Timothy Dunn

This is a great course which will help any officer make great cases while using these search techniques without violating anyones rights.

5

Amanda Williams

This is an amazing class and has a lot of great information!

5

Tamiko Paulk

Very informative course! It gave me more insight and useful information.

5

Carlos Valladares

Very insightful.

5

Colby Green

Advanced Traffic Stops helped me, as a 4 year LEO, feel more comfortable with 4th Amendment questions while on a traffic stop. Thank you!

5

Jesse Feazell

Much appreciated! You all do a fantastic work and service for the law enforcement community. I wish you were around when I was a rookie. Keep it up. Thank you for laying out your teachings in such an understanding way. Love your commitment to our LEO community!

5

Colin Rogers

This course does a great job on expanding basic knowledge on traffic stop legality. Great breakdown of legal points involving traffic stops. The case law associated with each module is a great touch.

5

Blake E Hollins

I'm a new supervisor and after taking this course, I feel more prepared to mead my officers

5

Jaen Rocha Garcia

I enjoyed going through this course and gained new insights on traffic stops based of case laws that were mentioned throughout the course. I liked the video examples used and how they were broken down to relate to this course.

5

RF

Texas

The class was great

5

AO

TXDPS

Very good class

5

BH

THP
Tx

Great class, extremely useful for the job!

5

Brandon

Texas

Great information. Wonderful class.

5

K. W.

Indiana

The Advanced Traffic Stops class was awesome and the instructor was engaging. He made the class very enjoyable and informational.

5
Indiana

I took the Advanced Traffic stops course. This course was helpful in explaining case law. That course was a detailed refresher.

5

MM

Ohio

Very informative, helped me understand how to improve my traffic stops

5

W.G.

Ohio

Great class! Learned a lot about the 4th amendment.

5

E.P.

Fairfield
Oh

Great training - A lot of case law that I learned new things about & case law I had never read before

5

AC

Wilmington PD

Advanced Search as well as traffic stops was excellent. Zaki was a great instructor and very intelligent. He answered any and all of my questions before and after class. Thanks Zaki!!

5

Mark Beluscak

Arapahoe Community College Law Enforcement Academy
Colorado

Advanced traffic stops class, another amazing class, great case studies.

5
Colorado

I enjoyed the class. The use of Colorado specific cases was very appreciated.

5

Rick Stead

Follansbee PD
West Virginia

Great class. Great instructor.

5
Texas

Good presentation and good content. The case law aspect was the most beneficial.

5
Texas

Very interesting subject matter and it is always good to refresh your knowledge of it. Very informative class and the instructor is very knowledgeable and entertaining.

5

G. A.

Kansas Highway Patrol
KS

Fantastic information. Presented in an informative and educational way. Learned a lot! Especially how embarrassingly wrong our agency had been teaching previously, with regard to consensual encounters.

5

G. R.

KHP
Texas

I appreciate the law enforcement way of explaining the material and not in a complicated legal terms or an attorney ‘s definition

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I attended two classes. The instructor was very knowledgeable and made the courses easy to understand. I highly recommend anyone to take one of his classes.

T.J

Texas

Outstanding instruction of all things Search and Seizure. B2G has crack the code of making the 4th Amendment nuance into an entertaining subject matter leaving their students feeling confident and knowledgeable.

C.H

New Jersey

What an absolute outstanding training group!!! They make search and seizure law so simple to understand, it allows you to get it right every time!!!! Wonderful – Wonderful folks at Blue to Gold!!!

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