Jake Bigelow

Legal Instructor

Jake Bigelow, Legal Instructor for Blue to Gold Law Enforcement Training, brings more than two decades of public safety experience to his work training law enforcement officers. His background spans military policing, emergency medical services, patrol operations, and advanced investigations. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration and an Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Services and Paramedicine, giving him a strong foundation in both enforcement and emergency response decision making.

He currently serves as a Master Police Officer and Patrol Training Officer, with prior assignments that include Special Agent and Task Force Officer with the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation. Throughout his career, he has held key instructional and leadership roles, including field training officer, patrol trainer, and departmental instructor. He has been directly responsible for training officers on state and federal law, with a particular emphasis on search and seizure, and has been designated to review agency policy, procedures, and internal investigations related to Fourth Amendment issues.

In addition to his legal instruction, Jake has extensive specialized training across a wide range of enforcement disciplines, including drug recognition, DUI investigations, interrogation, crash investigation, and critical incident response. He also oversees his agency’s unmanned aircraft systems program, managing policy development, training, and operational deployment. Agencies value his broad operational background, practical teaching style, and ability to connect constitutional principles to real world patrol and investigative work.

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Current reviews for Jake Bigelow

62 Reviews

5

AM

Excellent course. All questions I had prior to the class were answered in detail with case law to back it up. Instructor was engaging and very well informed. Will recommend this class to coworkers.

5

CM

ILLINOIS

Great class, dissecting search and seizure to another level

5

Nick

Great instructor! Very knowledgeable, personable, and kept everyone’s attention!

5

JG

Very knowledgeable and great speaker.

5

Daniel Kelly

Waukegan Police
IL

Good class with a great instructor. Made the class enjoyable

5

Cameron Gilroy

Loveland Police Department
CO

Fantastic class! Learned a lot to change my current habits and bring new techniques to my job!

5

D. Heisel

Morgan County Sheriff’s Office
Colorado

Sgt Bigelow is a fantastic instructor and has a wealth of knowledge. His on street experience helped me understand how to apply the techniques in the class and how to articulate them in real world. Sgt Bigelow is very professional and speaks in a tone that is easy to grasp. Thank you for your time!

5

Nick Skiles

Fort Morgan Police Department
Colorado

The class was presented very well and easy to follow along. Jake was able to answer all questions.

5

Kane

Timnath Police Department
Colorado

Awesome instructor! Well worth the time and money!

5

Josh Hensley

Washington County Sheriff
Utah

Great real world examples and techniques

5

B Vail

North Park PD
Utah

Very Engaging, Easy to learn and grab the material.

5

JMaughan

VPD
Utah

Jake taught the search and seizure class and the report writing class very well. He brought real experience into the class room making it easy to understand and entertaining.

5

BrayDee N

Vernal City PD
Utah

Sgt Bigelow was super professional and knowledgeable instructor. Was great being taught by a current LEO so understanding beat cop situation.

5

Doug Iverson

SGPD
Utah

Jake was awesome. Very knowledgeable, professional great personality. Content very easy to follow along and understand. FIVE STARS

5

MP

SCIPD
Utah

Sgt Bigelow was very professional and super knowledgeable with his instruction. A lot of great information with his presentation. If you haven’t taken a training from him you need to

5

BrayDee N

Vernal City PD
Utah

Outstanding class! Taught by a active LEO so was easy to explain through class.

5

JM

Utah

Jake was super entertaining and enthusiastic about the subject. He taught the course very well and brought real world experience into the discussion.

5

GP

Cedar City Police Department
Utah

Search and Seizure class was great! Very entertaining and helpful information. The instructor was kind and funny.

5

Heather Daynes

CCPD
Utah

Good class very informative covered a lot of material

5

Alex

La Verkin
Utah

Jake was awesome. Super educational class.

5

Sippel

Torrington Police Department
WY

Jake does a good job at keeping the attention of the class. He knows the material, as he does not have to read from the PowerPoint. Jake shows enthusiasm when teaching and uses real life experience and stories to instill the point of the material. Jake also appears to understand his audience and know when breaks are needed to keep the class engaged. Overall, the course material and the instructor provide a refresher for all Law Enforcement that incorporates all different jurisdictions. The training is valuable and Jake did a wonderful job representing the Blue to Gold training.

5

J.E

WY

Great course. Knowledgeable, well spoken, and engaging speaker.

5

Nick

Torrington Police Department

Jake is a great instructor. This is his second year teaching at our agency, and he is always on point when teaching. We look forward to having him again!

5

S. Yocum

Scottsbluff Police Department
Nebraska

I had the opportunity to attend the Advanced Search and Seizure course by Blue to Gold today, taught by Jake Bigelow, and it was nothing short of outstanding. This course served not only as an excellent refresher on the foundational principles of search and seizure, but also delivered expansive and detailed instruction on the more refined and complex legal concepts that are critical to modern law enforcement operations. It was incredibly relevant for patrol officers, investigators, and any law enforcement professional looking to elevate their legal knowledge and operational effectiveness. After completing the course, I didn’t just feel refreshed on the concepts that have been drilled into me since the day I started this career—I walked away with a much deeper understanding of topics I hadn’t even realized I needed to sharpen. It opened my eyes to new legal angles and clarified gray areas I’ve encountered in the field. What truly made this training exceptional was Jake Bigelow’s instruction. His advanced knowledge of case law was clear from the very beginning, but what stood out most was his passion—for the profession, for the law, and for helping officers succeed. His energy was infectious, and he brought a level of enthusiasm that made even the most complex legal doctrines accessible and engaging. This wasn’t just another training—it was a powerful and inspiring reminder of how vital it is for law enforcement officers to be both confident and competent when it comes to search and seizure law. Whether you’re in patrol, investigations, or any other division, this course is an absolute must. By the end of the session, I not only felt more informed, but I also felt a revitalization of the passion I have for this career—something I haven’t felt this strongly since I was a rookie. I highly recommend this course to any law enforcement professional seeking to deepen their knowledge and sharpen their skills in this area. This course truly deserves an 11 out of 10—if not higher.

5

Rylie Mason

Scottsbluff Police Department
NE

The class was very informative and engaging. I took a lot from this class that I can use in my everyday policing. I love learning from an instructor that is as passionate about his career as Sgt. Bigelow. I will recommend this class to everyone.

5

TL

Jake is an awesome instructor! I learned a lot of useful knowledge that i plan to bring with me back to my department and use in my career! Very entertaining and engaged!

5

Bryan Woods

Nebraska State Patrol
Nebraska

Great class and refresher. Prestents well very knowledgeable

5

HS

WYOMING

Very informative and good case law examples for clarification. Excellent instruction.

5

Jacob Smith

Torrington Police Dept
WY

Very knowledgeable and articulates information clearly and passionately. Knows info and case law well enough to recite without having to read from slides.

5

Ck

NSP
Nebraska

Very informative and knowledgeable.

5

Q.McCollum

Gatlinburg Police Department
Tennessee

Great instructor, Jake is very engaging and informative. I Would recommend to any law enforcement officer, regardless of experience to take this class.

5

Anthony Rickman

Grainger County Sheriff's Department
Tennessee

Great instructor! This class is very interesting and I recommend anyone who gets a chance to attend, needs to get into it.

5

Joshua Nelson

Centerville Police Department
TN

Instructor Bigelow was very thorough with his presentation on traffic stops. The class was informative and I gained a lot of knowledge on officer safety.

5

Lance Shipley

Grainger County Sheriff’s Department
Tennessee

Very informative!!!

5

Vickie Kalabus Milller

Tennessee

Excellent instructor. Interactive and informative. Great practical stories; relevant.

5

KM

Great class. Wish I had attended this class earlier in my career.

5

Garet Loveday

Tennessee

Great knowledge of material and kept us involved!

5

Todd

Grainger county sheriff's office
Tn

Excellent class, all information was easily to understand and pssed on

5

T.maples

Pigeon Forge Police
TN

Instructor Jake was very professional and very informative about traffic stops and the case law involved

5

Trentham

PFPD
Tennessee

Great class, valuable information.

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5

PJP

Great Falls PD
Montana

Great instructor, Jake is very engaging and informative. I left with a clear understanding on the topics covered and will be more confident on the streets because of it. Would recommend to any law enforcement officer, regardless of experience.

5

HSD

Converse County Sheriff's Office
Wyoming

Excellent instructor that brings real world experience to a class room setting and genuinely articulates why according to case law and state statutes he was able to achieve the outcome.

5

JK

Hot Springs County Sheriff's Office
Wyoming

Sgt. Bigelow was very informative and had a great flow to his trainings. Easy to talk to and willing to answer any questions asked.

5

CW

Thermopolis PD
Wyoming

Awesome and useful information

5

HKB

Great instruction, very thorough

5

S

Extremely informative and knowledgeable about the source material.

5

ERK

U.S. Probation
AL

Excellent, interactive, and experienced.

5

Kp

US Probation

Great presentation on search and seizure. Was able to teach and relate to the unique role Fed Probation has. Learned more on this topic in 2.5 hours than prior 9 years in the field.

5

Adam P

US Probation-KS
KS

Great job and very informative. Especially with such short notice!

5

Jake Wallace

Mills Police Department
WY

Jake put on a fantastic class. I’ve been a cop for about 12 years and this was the most relatable class I’ve had. Cops teaching cops. Jake covered material that we deal with on a day to day basis and taught it in a way that kept our attention opposed to the suit and ties that usually end up boring us to death. Highly recommend.

5
Torrington Police Department

Material well presented with real world discussion relating to topic.

5

JS

TPD

Second class I’ve been to. Very good instructor!

5

Jacob Smith

Torrington Police Department

Class is very well put together, with a lot of pertinent material.

5

TC

Torrington PD
WY

Knowledgeable and relevant. Uses his own experiences.

5

JG

Awesome class, learned a alot

5

Zac

Scottsbluff pd

Great info! Learned alot of tips and tricks on how and what to ask individuals on traffic stop

5

JS

WY

Very good instructor. Very knowledgeable and made class interesting.

5

Zac rada

Scottsbluff PD
Nebraska

Great work and energetic! Very informative and great woth different ways to teach new officers about search and seizure!

5

AC

Silverthorne
Colorado

This was my first out of agency training, and I had one of the best experiences, I wanted to come back each day and was not dreading it at all. I got so much information that was based off experience and was geared to my states Case law, even though Jake doesn’t work in Colorado.

5

Ian

Douglas county sheriff
Colorado

Was an eye opening and provided an amazing up date to search and seizure and case law. Highly recommend

5

J. Erhart, Chief of Police

Kansas

Jake did an outstanding job in all three classes I was able to attend. I was impressed by his knowledge, expertise, and unwavering commitment to developing the next and current generation of law enforcement professionals. Throughout the course, Jake provided invaluable insights into the complexities of policing. Jake’s real-life case examples, and thought-provoking discussions allowed the class to gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and responsibilities officers face. Jake’s passion for the field was evident during all classes. Jake inspires students to think critically, develop communication skills, and embrace the importance of ethical decision-making. Jake’s ability to connect with students created a supportive and engaging learning environment. Furthermore, Jake's dedication to ensuring success extended beyond the classroom. Jake was patient and answered questions, provided guidance, and offered encouragement for what police officers face daily. I will be sending all the officers through these classes, hands down one of the best training(s) I have attended in 14 years!

Upcoming Training for Jake Bigelow

Torrington, Wyoming

Torrington City Hall
06/01/2026

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06/02/2026

Bulletproof Report Writing
Monday, June 1, 2026 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Bulletproof Courtroom Testimony
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Torrington, Wyoming

Torrington City Hall
06/22/2026

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06/23/2026

Advanced Search & Seizure
Monday, June 22, 2026 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Advanced Traffic Stops
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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