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Chris McFarlin is an Attorney & Legal Instructor for Blue to Gold Law Enforcement Training, teaching our full catalog of legal courses. He is a veteran law enforcement officer who has served in supervisory ranks as a Sergeant and a Lieutenant. He currently serves as an active L.E.O. in SC where ... Read more...
Great class with great real world examples to relate to the use of the class in the job. Knowledge and learning points are great, but relating the material with real world examples to the job helps a lot.
Excellent coursework. Game changing articulation
Great instructor! 3 day course on different subjects. Mr. McFarlin instructions were very helpful and informative on how to help in our career. Would love you take more courses!
Chris is an excellent instructor and is very knowledgeable. He teaches at a steady pace and takes time for any questions.
Excellent instruction. Great teaching. Thoroughly enjoyed the 3 days of class!
Great class with great real world examples to relate to the use of the class in the job. Knowledge and learning points are great, but relating the material with real world examples to the job helps a lot.
Classes were awesome and learned a lot more of what I can or can’t do. I highly recommend these classes for officers to gain more knowledge.
I took the search and seizure and the traffic stop Both classes were extremely informative and helped my overall knowledge. I feel more confident in my everyday working abilities now.
Chris did an excellent job. He is knowledgeable about the topics and used good breaks of humor to keep everyone engaged. Thank you Chris!
Chris is well versed in law and police work. His experience gives him the capability to help all folks understand this material. Definitely a great instructor. Recommend for all police officers.
Chris did an excellent job. He is knowledgeable about the topics and used good breaks of humor to keep everyone engaged. Thank you Chris!
I really enjoyed the videos to properly explain the content.
Very Knowledgeable and entertaining course
Great class, provided a great dialogue for 4th amendment. I highly recommend this class to keep you up to date on case law.
Chris, The way you teach is easy to follow, process, and digest. I want to thank you for your passion on these topics. I definitely recommend these courses.
Class was presented very well and at a good pace. Will recommend to others
Excellent presentation style. Very knowledgeable and made me think through things to learn.
Really enjoyed Chris’s class on Search and Seizure/Traffic Stops. Was able to go over some case law and learn some tips and information to help me be even more knowledgeable at work. Great instructor and a great class.
Overall I think this was a very productive class. The information given was something I never knew or needed to know. The instructor was great and very detailed and put together with the course
Overall I think this was a very productive class. The information given was something I never knew or needed to know. The instructor was great and very detailed and put together with the course
Fantastic class. Thank you!
Definitely recommend this training if you want to be more confident as a LEO!
Great K9 case law class!
Chris was an excellent instructor. He explains the material in a way that is very undemanding, it’s obvious he is very knowledgeable. I highly recommend attending his try.
Excellent classes all week. I learned a lot. Great structure and was not bored
Great presentations, I was around all 4 days of training and never felt Chris had a lack of knowledge. Very well versed and awesome to see the legal / lawyer standpoint. Did not feel as though he was reading from the slides only. Great job all around!
Professional and provided information dealing with out specific state of Kansas.
Thorough training from a presenter with real life experience as well as an impressive resume. His subject matter knowledge and presentation style is engaging and informative.
Was a great class and I know it will help me in my career.
Lots of valuable material. As a newer officer it helps get in depth explanations on how the law works.
Chris did a fantastic job teaching our class! Over the three days I took his classes, l learned about a lot of important case law and how it applies to me on Patrol. The information he provided is invaluable and I cannot recommend his class high enough! Keep up the excellent work!
GREAT MATERIAL. Learned a lot and cant wait to use it in the field.
Pretty darn good refresher for myself as an investigator. This training was certainly geared for Road Patrol but a lot of material could be used in Investigations also.
Very knowledgeable and made it very easy to understand the subject matter. Did a great job of keeping the class engaged and made sure the class was understanding the material. I now have a better understanding of a subject that can be considered highly confusing
Awesome instruction once again
Great class. Knowledgable instructor.
Class was engaging and informative. Contained great tips for helping with report writing.
Took the Advanced Traffic Stop class in October, This class took me through case law primary related to taking the traffic stop further. I believe that every Law Enforcement Officer should take this class because learning case law gives you valuable guidelines to becoming a great L.E.O.
Took the Advanced Traffic Stop class in October, This class took me through case law primary related to taking the traffic stop further. I believe that every Law Enforcement Officer should take this class because learning case law gives you valuable guidelines to becoming a great L.E.O.
Very knowledgeable. Chris was able to articulate the law more as it pertains to traffic.
Informative, engaging, positive thought provocation. Good stuff.
Awesome class. Current info. Provoked a lot of thinking.
Great class. Every officer should take. Helps you to be confident while doing your job.
The three day search and seizure course was informative and entertaining. I would recommend it to newer officers to get a more solid base than the rushed academy training and to older officers for a good refresher. Chris is responsive and knowledgeable and a good presenter. Thanks again for your time.
Solid class, stayed on topic throughout the class! He presented legality issues well. Would recommend this short training block to all those wearing a badge and gun for a living, regardless of rank or time on the job!
I really enjoyed the duty to intervene class and feel that it’s necessary information for any LEO supervisor.
Fantastic class. Very informative
Well done.
Knowledgeable instructor. Very thorough class covering Duty to Intervene
This training was worth the time spent! The instructor knows what he is talking about. I would recommend everyone to attend this class. Great job!
Great class, I would recommend this class for all law enforcement agencies.
Very knowledgeable in the subject matter. Very informative class
Duty to Intervene was a week delivered and informative class. Recommended for all new officers and supervisors.
Awesome training
Very good class.
Was very thorough with his content. Answered every question thrown at him clearly and in language students could understand. Great class and I learned a lot and cleared up a lot of concerns that I had.
Chris was very knowledgeable on all topics and made everything simplified and easy to understand
Did great at explaining the task and answered any of our questions.
Informative. State specific info.
Chris was very knowledgeable and made class enjoyable. He tailored his presentation with Iowa specific case law.
Great instructor that answers questions and details instruction to your area.
Great class. Lots of useful information. Very good Instructor
Very informational and informative.
Quite knowledgeable of all content discussed. Great class, engaging instructor
Having 15 years on my department and being in investigative units during my tenure I had a good knowledge of search and seizure. But Chris’s class opened my eyes to other aspects I had never thought about. Great class would recommend for any officer.
Chris was knowledgeable & a great instructor. I would highly recommend taking a class by this company. I will look for classes in the future with Chris & the company.
Very educating and beneficial class for Search and Seizure. Instructor was well spoken and knowledgeable in case law, and kept the class engaged.
Awesome class. Chris is very professional and knowledgeable in the subject. I did not leave this class without learning something new.
This class was very informative. I will use many of the tools that were provided.
Articulate, knowledgeable, approachable and relatable. I highly recommend this class to all law enforcement regardless of experience or role.
Good class. Chris is very knowledgeable and straightforward. He’s passionate and detailed in teaching.
Chris was awesome. Very knowledgeable and would explain thoroughly everything he talked about!
Good instruction and knowledge of the material.
Great info, good discussions.
Knowledgeable instructor. He was able to keep the class engaged and answer all questions thoroughly.
Good class. I think every officer should take this or similar. Not necessarily for brand new cops but those 1-2 years and beyond. Instructor was knowledgeable and answered plenty of questions.
Amazing class great instruction.
Great instructor, keeps up-to-date on case law
Chris is an expert and his classes were ABSOLUTELY worth the time spent taking them. Thanks!
Great class. Great clarification on case law. Great pace. Great interaction.
Chris McFarlin presented advanced search and seizure wonderfully. I believe it's a must for every new hire and a great refresher for senior officers and detectives.
Great class about Advanced Search Warrants, very informative and great tips to make the muddy water clearer!
Lt. McFarlin taught Advanced Search Warrants at my PD and I found the class very easy to comprehend and enjoyable. Lt. McFarlain took his time to make sure we understood the examples and was happy to answer any additional questions we had. I have enjoyed every Blue to Gold class I have taken and highly recommend them to my colleagues.
Clear, concise, and relevant instruction.
Chris was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. His presentation provided a lot of information and kept us entertained. Would definitely attend another course by him.
I like how Chris “Dumbed” down the material to make it easier to understand.
Great class and instructor!
Chris was very knowledgeable and helped us get through some of the more difficult topics. Great Instructor!
Very clear and knowledgeable
Incredible job, thank you!
Chris provides excellent instruction and has an expert level grasp on the material. These classes should be mandatory for new officers.
I learned a great amount of information in a very short time.
Exceptional presentation of the material associated with Search and Seizure and Traffic stops.
Solid instruction, well made instruction aids, knowledgeable teacher and it is obvious he not only enjoys the topic but has an amazing grasp of the topic.
Absolutely great instruction! Chris broken down complex concepts into easy to understand chunks.
Very well informed about the topics and knowledgable!
Excellent course material with good instruction.
Well done
amazing instructor! The classes were some of the best I have taken to date. Very knowledgeable and information was state relevant. Highly recommend!
I took the class on K9 case law. Chris was very knowledgeable on the topic. He’s very well spoken and would recommend this class not to just K9 handlers but to any officer regardless of rank.
Great instruction! If you work in NJ, I would highly recommend taking this class. Chirs did a great job presenting material that correlates directly to NJ Case Law.
Chris was very knowledgeable on the topic, I was only in one day of the tree day course and wish I had been signed up for more. The search and seizure section was well organized and very informative. Chris was able to answer all questions we had on the subject.
Thank you!!!! For sending Chris as the instructor for the classes. He was OUTSTANDING!!!! A credit to law enforcement. In all my years of bringing training to Passaic County, I have to say he is one of the best. Brilliant and engaging!
Great instructor. Very professional and knowledgeable. Constant interaction with the students and mixing real life with the subject made the class outstanding.
Chris was very well spoken and informed on the topics he was teaching. Made it an easy and fun learning environment. Will definitely take courses he is teaching again.
Chris was very relatable and knowledgeable! As far as a law class, this was one of the best classes I have attended. Chris being both a lawyer and an officer was very unique and provided a different perspective on the subject matter.
While this was a refresher course for me, there were still things I learned. I liked the way the instructor used examples which is good for clarification on issues.
Chris was able to break things down into terms and diagrams that I had not seen before. The open dialogue also allowed for multiple questions on a wide range of topics. Chris is down to earth and his knowledge is second to none! I would gladly take other courses regardless of the topic, if he was the instructor.
Your class was the best and most informative I have ever been to! Keep doing what you are doing!
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!
Three days of absolutely great training. Mr. McFarlin is obviously very knowledgeable with case law and has exceptional skills with presenting the material. The class was very engaged due to how everything was explained. Good job Blue to Gold!
Real World De-Escalation
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Duty to Intervene
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Enhance your law enforcement skills with our highly acclaimed Real World De-escalation course. Geared towards dedicated officers seeking to minimize unnecessary use of force, this comprehensive training program provides practical and effective tactics for successfully de-escalating encounters. In a landscape where traditional police training has heavily emphasized force, mastering de-escalation is equally vital. By completing our course, you'll acquire essential skills to reduce unnecessary use of force, build community trust, enhance critical decision-making, and boost overall morale.
Great.
This class had very good information and it will be helpful moving forward. This kind of stuff is what I build my professionalism around. I am not the biggest person in law enforcement and this kind of stuff seems to help me more than people understand. It's helped me in so many different situations. I appreciate how you taught the class it kept me focused.
Very helpful, thank you
Thank You for the mindful videos and learning modules
The instructor did a great job presenting the material.
Another great class. I appreciate being talked to like a cop.
Very informative, well worth it!
Exceptional! Highly recommend to all.
These techniques can be used at work or at home.
Thanks for the training, it was great, and I learned a great deal of new information and ways to better communicate with people.
Course was awesome.
I really liked this class. It was very informative and I feel better prepared.
When I was forced to complete this training I was a little annoyed I had to watch 4 hours worth of video. As the training went on I actually learned a lot. It was great information, provided great tips and tricks, the instructor was chill and appeared to be himself and wasn't being too professional for the camera. It was a great training.
This course was actually very good. I went into it with low expectations because web-based training can be rough, however, the instructor was engaging, articulate, funny, and on point. The videos were great. The subject's relevance to current events was definitely helpful. I would recommend this course to anyone in need of some good de-escalation training.
All 4 classes I took were amazing. They were packed with all kinds of useful modern-day information, and the instructor did it in a way that kept the class engaged. Would recommend it to everyone in law enforcement.
Another great set of classes. We are mandated to take de-escalation and duty to intervene classes here, but BtG made a very dry subject into one that was not only palatable but enjoyable! John Wiehn was an excellent instructor and an expert on the subject matter. Plenty of good videos and cop anecdotes kept things engaging as well. 10/10 would go to any BtG training if they are as good as these two classes.
Great real-life training. The presenter was engaged and knowledgeable of the course data.
I was a part of the de-escalation training module. It was absolutely outstanding, the instructor was highly knowledgeable and easy to follow along with. I would highly recommend this course to anyone.
Real World De-escalation: Incredibly relevant and applicable. It’s great to hear this sort of training from those who have backgrounds as LE and attorneys.
I’m still quite new to law enforcement so sitting in the de-escalation class was very informative. It explains some ways that I can better explain things to try and de-escalate a situation. However, it also explains that not all situations are able to be de-escalated. Which made me feel more confident in judging if a situation will be able to be de-escalated or not.
De-escalation This class was incredible. I really appreciated the videos that incorporated real-life situations in which the techniques were applied. Our instructor did an awesome job conveying the material.
Great class, you could tell the instructor loves what he does. A lot of great examples of do’s and don’t do.
Just attended the de-escalation class and it was a great and informative class. The class had a lot of discussion and made you think about how you do your job and can increase your overall success in situations. Would highly recommend it!
Good class about de-escalation
This de-escalation class greatly helped in reviewing and informing officers of great de-escalation tactics to employ and the situations in which they should be employed. The instructor did a great job at presenting the material and showed videos that provided conversations and how they relate to the de-escalation principles.
De-escalation class. The class was very in-depth in providing step-by-step processes to effectively de-escalate and non-escalate some situations that it is appropriate to utilize. The instructor having both LE and legal experience provided two different points of view on situations that are pivotal in how situations can proceed.
It’s really good training and very informative. More than most training, real-life scenarios and footage were used.
Good training, good instructor. I attended bulletproof writing, search & seizure, duty to intervene & de-escalation
As law enforcement professionals, the responsibility to safeguard justice extends not only to our interactions with the public but also within our own ranks. Failing to intervene can have dire consequences, from termination to criminal charges and civil rights lawsuits. Our groundbreaking Duty to Intervene course is a comprehensive solution, arming officers with essential skills to prevent unnecessary use of force, enhance community trust, and intervene safely and effectively.
Class should be mandated for all departments
Best course.
Overall a very informative class. Thank You
This course was very easy to follow and created an informative & educational building block which every law enforcement agency should build upon. As dynamic as public safety is, the importance of building trust and partnerships with the community are invaluable. The only way for LEO to conduct themselves is from a professional standard.
Moral class that all police officer should take
I have a whole new understanding of the Duty to Intervene. Which is to say I had no prior understanding of the Duty to Intervene. This course should be mandatory.
Clear and concise presentation of essential information about active intervention that is critical to the success of public safety. Very well done.
Thank you for putting together a great course. We all appreciate it!
The material presented and examples given were outstanding an on point.
Great content and great presenter!
This course would make an excellent requirement for all supervisors and line officers in any police department or any other agency with arrest powers.
Great training for officers of all levels.
An outstanding review of when and how to intervene before a situation goes sideways. The attached cases for each section provide excellent information to put the topic into context.
This is an amazing class, that could save your career if a time arises where you have to intervene in a situation. Rookies, FTO's, and Supervisor's should all take this class.
very helpful information in the performance of the duties.
Exceptional! A must for supervisors to pass along to their subordinates and save their careers.
Great, fully comprehensive classes. Very engaging with real-world, modern-day applications.
Good class and good information
I am a supervisory special agent with the FDA Office of Criminal Investigations assigned to Headquarters. Our office recently acquired your training portals regarding Duty to Intervene and Real World De-escalation. I have been a federal law enforcement officer for 33 years- and I want to express my appreciation for a very well-put-together program. Things have changed over the time I have served in law enforcement and I think your program effectively confronts the issues that we as law enforcement professionals must cope with. I am assigned to headquarters, but some of the things you address (especially in the Real World De-escalation portal) are measures that I can consider practicing with the management of my own staff in the office setting. Again—thank you and thanks for making us better law enforcement personnel!
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!!!
J.B
California
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