Anthony Bandiero

Attorney - Senior Legal Instructor

Anthony Bandiero is the Senior Legal Instructor for Blue to Gold Law Enforcement Training. He is also a Nationally Certified Instructor, and many consider him to be one of the best legal instructors in the nation. He has studied constitutional law for over twenty years and has taught search and seizure to over 30,000 officers around the country.

Before teaching search and seizure full-time, Anthony was a sergeant with the Nevada Highway Patrol in Las Vegas, Nevada. His assignments included traffic enforcement, emergency driving instructor, and training supervisor. Anthony also has experience as a municipal officer with the Elko Police Department.

Anthony’s education includes a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Harvard University. He graduated from Gonzaga School of Law in Spokane, Washington, and is a practicing member of the Washington and New Jersey State Bar.

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Current reviews for Anthony Bandiero

83 Reviews

5

Hans

Belleville Police Department
Kansas

Always informative and good

5

Mike R

CA

Excellent information! Time flies during his classes!

5

Hans

Belleville Police Department
Kansas

Always informative and good

5

Rc

SPD
Tennessee

Great training

5

HM

Fairfax Police Dept
South Carolina

Amazing instructor great training

5

Jesse Puffer

Fort McDowell
Az.

Excellent information

5

Rc

SPD
Tennessee

Great training

5

Jon Shaffer

Kansas

Anthony does a great job of getting to the point and not beating around the bush. This makes the hour long courses full of useful information for LEOs to do their job more effectively.

5

RLW

BDSPD
Florida

As a new SRO with Five years of patrol experience. The SRO and the 4th amendment was an extremely useful course for my new position. Thank you

5

RLW

BDSPD
Florida

As a new SRO with Five years of patrol experience. The SRO and the 4th amendment was an extremely useful course for my new position. Thank you

5

RLW

BDSPD
Florida

As a new SRO with Five years of patrol experience. The SRO and the 4th amendment was an extremely useful course for my new position. Thank you

5

Feedu A Mazkour

Nevada

Anthony was my neighbor in southern highland Nv. He and his wife was my best neighbor I ever had till he moved to Elko Nv. We miss him in Sounthern highland. God Be with you and your Family. Feedu Ale Mazkour

5

A.Williams

KANSAS

I've been following Blue to Gold for about 3 years now and Anthony has been helpful, knowledgeable and willing to answer questions. He is an amazing S&S instructor!

5

Josh

NE

Great source of information that helps navigate the legal aspects of law enforcement.

5

JP

Ohio

Great training, have started signing up for every weekly training online.

5

Ron

Brusly PD
La

Love your AI!!!! lol great info I appreciate how much you share with everything

5

Steven Alvarado

LVMPD
NV

Great webinar on trespasssing. Anthony provided pertinent information on the criminal elements of trespassing

5

Mitch

Colorado

Anthony explains concepts in a clear and easy-to-understand way. Their enthusiasm for the subject matter makes the class engaging and enjoyable.

5

SF

BREVARD COUNTY So
FL

Great info, straight to the point

5

WSN

Ohio

Trespassing / Loitering webinar was really beneficial. Plan to share it with all of our officers. Thank you!

5

Byron Ashley

SCSG
SC

Great Presentation

5

Michael Kelley

Chapman University
California

Very informative. Working at a university in California, the trespass laws are sometimes tricky.

5

J. OWENS

SPD
Va

Thank you to explaining things. The examples, case laws and scenarios were very helpful as well!

5

Steve medina

Republic county sheriff office
KS

You're excellent. Good engagement and question. In person is even better.

5

AD

Kansas

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5

MH

Missouri

Another great class. Highly recommend.

5

Destiny

PSPD
CA

Awesome examples with case law to back!

5

Ralph

SBCSD
California

Very knowledgeable class and great information on pc 602

5

DW

California

Crazy good instructor. Absolutely love watching and reviewing all his videos and trainings.

5

JH

Lyon County Sheriff’s Office
Nevada

This class was great especially for a Nevada law enforcement officer

5

ML Williams

Wa

Awesome keep doing the hard work and sharing your knowledge!!! We really appreciate it!

5

Ryan Jackson

St Bernard Police
OH

Great instructor!!! 5 stars

5

A nichols

Nebraska

Teacher was great and informative

5

Walter

CA Fish and Wildlife
California

Amazing class!!!

5

Amanda Williams

This class covers many different topics including government actors, private searches, different types of searches, abandoned property, curtilage, exceptions to the exclusionary rule, how to handle material witnesses and much more. Each section includes tips on approaching different types of CSI situations and case law to support it. Anthony's class are always 5-STAR!

5

Kawanna Williams

City of Atlanta Department of Corrections
Georgia

Awesome presenter and very informative.

5

JG

RSO

Thank you for the excellent training and your commitment to sharing your knowledge!

5

Edward Veracruz

This is the second time I have taken this course, and it is just as informative as the last time. Anthony does an amazing job of breaking down the 4th Amendment.

5

PAUL KARSKY

These classes are the best! Anthony does an awesome job delivering the material.

5

Donald O'Dell

Anthony is a fantastic communicator with an excellent command of the knowledge he presenting. I feel an ease in understanding the material presented. His courses makes me a much more confident officer.

5

Natasha Lorenz

I love all of Bandiero's classes. He keeps things fresh and interesting, and I always feel more prepared and informed finishing one of his courses. I would recommend this "Hot & Fresh Pursuit" course to every patrol officer I know.

5

Jeff Werner

Good class...As always Anthony explains these issues with clarity and an easy to understand format

5

IT

TX

Huge eye opener, great course

5

Jeremiah

Lubbock Police Dept.
Tx

Anthony is super knowledgeable and makes things easy to understand. He also keeps the class fun and upbeat while giving real life scenarios and covering case law.

5

ER

Lubbock Police Department
Tx

Great class, great training and very informative!

5

JC

Denver City PD
Texas

Great class and instructor!

5

RG

Texas

Great instructor with a lot of knowledge. Definitely learned a lot.

5

Zachary Vizcaino

Lubbock Police Department
Texas

Very engaging with his participation with the students and his lecture. Slides he created were also helpful and interesting. All around great instructor.

5

AG

Lubbock PD
TX

Great instruction, and he is very knowledgeable

5

TB

One of the best instructors I’ve ever had the pleasure of learning from. Thorough, entertaining and knowledgeable. Thank you for coming and putting on this class.

5

Jeremias Rodriguez

LISD POLICE
Texas

Absolute fantastic information

5

OD

TX

Anthony provided good information and great class to attend!

5

A. Ortega

Levelland Police Department
Texas

Great instructor! Great knowledge to know!

5

EH

Levelland Police Department
Texas

Very knowledgeable and makes the class/subject interesting.

5

Brandon

Texas

Great class. Very informative. Delivered in a way that kept my attention.

5

JR

Texas DPS

The instructor had a ton of knowledge and was able to explain content thoroughly and clearly.

5

Rene Alvarez

Texas DPS
Texas

Great Class and recommended to all agencies to educate all LEO’s on the 4th amendment.

5

BH

THP
TX

Mr. Bandiero was an extremely knowledgeable instructor. He was engaging was able to teach complicated 4th amendment subjects effectively.

5

JP

Texas DPS
Texas

Outstanding class, good instruction, and dope AI pics to help visualize case law scenarios. I’d highly recommend this class.

5

AO

TXDPS
Texas

Great class and explains thoroughly

5

BG

Tx DPS

Good class.

5

RF

Texas

Great class with a lot of good material relevant to everyday usage.

5

JT

Lubbock Police Department
Tx

Very useful class and knowledge

5

PL

Texas DPS HP
Texas

Very educational

5

DL

Tx

Best Class I have ever attended

5

AP

TXDPS
Tejas

Very informative and interactive . Great sense of humor. Definitely appreciate the haha's

5

JW

TX DPS
TX

Great class, very informative

5

Misti

Awesome instructor. Very engaging with a sense humor

5

IT

TX

Huge eye opener, great course

5

AP

Tx

I recommend this class to all LE.

5

Jeremiah

Lubbock Police Dept.
Tx

Anthony is super knowledgeable and makes things easy to understand. He also keeps the class fun and upbeat while giving real life scenarios and covering case law.

5

Nathanial Chestnut.

TXDPS
Texas

Quality course and instruction. Thank you.

5

RG

Tx Dps
TEXAS

One of the best courses/training I have ever been to. Great material and scenarios for 4th amendment search and seizure!

5
Kevin Landers

I really get a lot out of every one of Anthony's training. He's very to the point and knowledgeable.

5

Amanda Williams

Anthony always provides great information and case law to back it up. This is a great class!

5
Jeff Werner

As always, great review and instruction on search and seizure law. Anthony does a fantastic job of breaking down the ins and outs of one of the most important aspects of our daily job.

5

Matthew Phillips

I've done this job for 5 years and was taught the old school way of doing things or the bare minimum. With the information Anthony taught will help me be better and to make better case law.

5

Barry Lewis

Like the presentations by Mr. Bandiero. Makes it interesting to view

5

DeRosa Michael

I have been in LE for 21 years. I have a large binder full of course certificates. This course, by far one of the best. It was challenging in a very outstanding way. You leave this course with the knowledge you need not just a certificate. Thank you Anthony!

5

Hammie Mays

Fairfax Pd
South Carolina

webinars always great and amazing. Good for working environment

5

Amanda Williams

This class covers many different topics including government actors, private searches, different types of searches, abandoned property, curtilage, exceptions to the exclusionary rule, how to handle material witnesses and much more. Each section includes tips on approaching different types of CSI situations and case law to support it. Anthony's class are always 5-STAR!

5

L. R.

UTSA PD

Very energetic Presenter and knowledgeable in the field. Has a wealth if experience and application. Will definitely take another Blue to Gold class in the future.

5

Matthew Smith

Dupont

The training and instructors were amazing I learned allot from what I was taught. I will attend future classes that they you host and I do recommend to any LEO new or seasoned.

Upcoming Training for Anthony Bandiero

Live Online Training Event (CLOSED Training)

Live via Zoom
11/14/2024

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11/14/2024

Bulletproof Report Writing
Thursday, November 14, 2024 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 6:00 PM Pacific
11/20/2024

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11/20/2024

 

Stockbridge Police Dept. | Training Room
12/03/2024

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12/04/2024

Bulletproof Report Writing
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Bulletproof Report Writing
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00

Experience

  • 2014 to Present – Senior Instructor, Blue to Gold Law Enforcement Training
  • 2015 to 2016 – Officer IV –  Elko Police Department, Elko, Nevada
  • 2005 to 2015 – Sergeant –  Nevada Department of Public Safety, Las Vegas & Elko, Nevada
  • 2013 to Present – Adjunct Professor – Great Basin College, Elko, Nevada
  • 2011 to 2014 – Executive Director – Nevada State Law Enforcement Officers’ Association, Nevada

Expert Witness & Consultations

Anthony can be retained as an expert witness or consultant and is registered with the following service:

The Expert Institute

Education

Gonzaga School of Law
Juris Doctor, Summa Cum Laude

  • Clarke Cup Moot Court Competition, Finalist

  • Voted Best Oral Advocate, Clarke Cup Judges

  • Negotiations Moot Court Competition, Winner

  • Client Counseling Moot Court Competition, Competitor

  • Street Law, Instructor

  • Criminal Law Society, Representative

  • First Responder Wills Clinic, Pro Bono

  • Juvenile Record’s Sealing Clinic, Pro Bono

  • Maximum Merit Scholarship

  • Gonzaga Public Interest Law Project, President

  • Dean’s List, Every Semester

  • Sweetser Closing Argument Competition, First Place

  • Clarke Family Prize in Legal Ethics and Professionalism, Finalist

  • Law School Honor’s Council, Member

 

Harvard University
A.L.M. Masters, Government
“Policing In The Era of YouTube: The Effect Ubiquitous Video Recording Has on Police Activities”
Thesis Director, Ronald Sullivan, Jr. Harvard Law School

 

Harvard University
A.L.B. Bachelors, Liberal Arts
General Examination Fields: Government and Environmental Science

 

Northwestern University
Police Staff and Command School

 

College of Southern Nevada
Associate of Arts, 2000-General Studies. Graduated with High Honors

Subject Matter Expert

  • Use of Force

  • Search and Seizure

  • Emergency Vehicle Operations

  • Tactical Communications

  • Police Body Worn Cameras

  • Report Writing

  • De-Escalation

Specialized Training – Leadership

Intermediate P.O.S.T. Certificate, Nevada P.O.S.T.
Advanced P.O.S.T. Certificate, Nevada P.O.S.T.
Supervisor P.O.S.T. Certificate, Nevada P.O.S.T.
Certified Public Manager (CPM), State of Nevada
Advanced Certificate of Management, College of Southern Nevada
First-Line Supervisor, Nevada Highway Patrol
Two-Week P.O.S.T. Supervisor Course, Henderson Police Department
Sergeant Mentor Program, Nevada Highway Patrol
Managing Government in Nevada, State of Nevada
Public Information Officer, Department of Emergency Management
Advanced Public Information Officer, Department of Homeland Security, FEMA
Crucial Confrontations, VitalSmarts Training

Specialized Training – Instructor

Basic Instructor Development, FBI
Basic Instructor Development, Nevada DPS
Public Speaking Seminar, College of Southern Nevada
Public Speaking Workshop, Leadership Institute
Public Speaking Seminar, UNLV
Toastmasters, Las Vegas, Nevada
K-12 Sub Teacher’s License, Nevada Department of Education

Specialized Training – Vehicle Operations

Master EVOC Instructor, Nevada Highway Patrol
Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor Course, Henderson Police Department
Advanced EVOC, Nevada Highway Patrol
Motorcycle Officer School (160 Hours), Las Vegas Metro Police Dept.
Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) Instructor, Las Vegas Metro Police Dept.
Advanced Driving School, Michigan State Police
Ron Fellows Advanced Driving School, Spring Mountain Motorsports
Pursuit Policy Workshop Instructor, NHTSA
Failure to Train Liability Workshop, Henderson Police Department
Stop Sticks Master Instructor, Nevada Highway Patrol

Specialized Training – Firearms

Firearms’ Instructor, Nevada Highway Patrol
Firearms’ Instructor, FBI
Verbal Judo Instructor 2011-2013, Verbal Judo Institute
Street Survival, Caliber Press
Concealed Weapons Permit State Instructor, Nye County Nevada
1911 Armorer’s Course, Front Sight, Nevada
AR-15 Armorer’s Course, Front Sight, Nevada

Specialized Training – Search & Seizure

Highway Interdiction, DEA
Legal Updates Training, DHS
Warrantless Searches, DHS
Telephonic Warrants, Las Vegas Metro Police Dept.

General Law Enforcement Training

Bomb Detection, Nevada Legislative Police Department
Traffic Radar, Nevada Highway Patrol
Basic Criminal Investigation, Texas A&M Extension Service
Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement, Dr. Kevin Gilmartin
Sovereign Citizens and Single Issue Extremists, Nevada DPS
A Psychological Approach to Detecting Danger, HIDTA
Criminal Street Gangs, MCTFT
Human Trafficking, DHS
Emergency Response to Terrorism, DHS
99 Signs of Danger, HIDTA
Extremist Groups and Drug Trafficking Organizations, HIDTA
Tactical Survival, HIDTA
Eyes for Lies, HIDTA
Law Enforcement Interview Techniques, Nevada DPS

Government Relations Training

Political Campaign Management, Leadership Institute
Political Candidate Management, Leadership Institute
Advanced Certificate in Campaign Management, U.C. Berkley
Navigating Administrative Hearings & WA Unemployment Insurance

Awards and Recognitions

Officer of the Year, Elko Police Department, 2015
Police Medal, Elko Police Department, 2015
Student of the Year in Public Safety, College of S. Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, 2000
National Dean’s List, Washington, DC, 2000 and 2001
Phi Theta Kappa Honor’s Society, College of Southern Nevada, 2000
Anthony Bandiero Day, Gov. Kenny Guinn, Nevada, 2003
DPS Police Academy Graduation Speaker, Las Vegas, Nevada 2005
Safety Officer Award Recognition (SOAR) Nominee, Nevada Highway Patrol
Certified Public Manager Graduation Speaker, Carson City, Nevada 2014
Class President Northwestern University Police Staff and Command School, Meridian, ID 2014

Invited Talks and Lectures

“EVOC and Pursuit Policies,” Enforcement Expo, Las Vegas, Nevada 2011

“Active Shooters,” Nevada DMV, 2011

“New Supervisors Panel,” Nevada DPS, 2012

“Using Social Media To Recruit Police Officers Into an Association,” National Association of Public Safety Officers, Las Vegas, Nevada 2014

“Emerging Search and Seizure Trends”, Northwest Gang Investigators Association, 2021

“Emerging Legal Trends” National Interdiction Conference. May 2022

“NIC”, Speaker, 2022

“ILEETA”, Speaker, 2023

“NIC”, Speaker, 2023

“NJNEOA”, Speaker, 2023

“NAFTO”, Speaker, 2023

“Biennial National Conf”, Speaker, 2023

“MOCIC”, Speaker, 2023

“GA Assoc of Chiefs of Police” , Speaker, 2024

“AL Assoc of Chiefs of Police”, Speaker, 2024

“ILEETA”, Speaker, 2024

“NAFTO”, Speaker, 2024

“CA Gang Inv. Assoc”, Speaker, 2024

“GACP”, Speaker, 2024

“TMPA”, Speaker, 2024

“MOCIC”, Speaker, 2024

“NIC”, Speaker, 2024

“Law Practice CLE”, Speaker, 2024

“Prosecutors Conference”, Speaker, 2024

“IACP”, Speaker, 2024

“TCOLE”, Speaker, 2024

“National Interdiction Conference”, Speaker, 2024

Committees

Grievance Committee Board Member, Sierra Health Services
Appointed Citizen’s Advisory Committee, City of Henderson
Appointed Sergeant Work Performance Standards Committee, Nevada Highway Patrol
Appointed Catastrophic Leave Committee, Governor Sandoval

Civic Involvement

PAYBAC School Speaker and Volunteer, Clark County School District,
Tip-a-Cop Volunteer, Special Olympics,
Public Relations Officer, Harvard Extension School Association ,(HESA)
Citizens’ Police Academy, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Mentor, Big Brothers, Big Sisters
2nd Lt., Civil Air Patrol
Volunteer, Various Political Campaigns
Harvard Career Adviser, Volunteer via Crimson Compass
Harvard Club, Nevada and Southern California
ILEETA Member

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