Jake Bigelow

Legal Instructor

Jake Bigelow is a versatile law enforcement professional with a diverse background in criminal justice and emergency medical services. Graduating from Columbia Southern University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and an Associates of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services/Paramedicine, he laid a solid foundation for his career.

With extensive experience spanning over two decades, Jake has served in various roles including Master Police Officer, Patrol Training Officer, Special Agent, Task Force Officer, Police Officer, Paramedic, Reserve Police Officer, and Military Police Officer. His commitment to excellence is evident through a multitude of certifications ranging from basic law enforcement to specialized skills such as Remote Pilot and Drug Recognition Expert.

Jake’s dedication extends beyond his regular duties, as he has been recognized with numerous awards including the Distinguished Service Medal with Valor and the Officer of the Year. He has also spearheaded significant projects such as overseeing his agency’s sUAS team for drone operations and leading the department’s search and seizure training initiatives. Through his leadership and expertise, Jake continues to make impactful contributions to law enforcement and emergency response efforts.

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Current reviews for Jake Bigelow

21 Reviews

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

Converse County Justice Center
02/27/2025

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02/28/2025

Advanced Search & Seizure
Thursday, February 27, 2025 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Advanced Traffic Stops
Friday, February 28, 2025 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Douglas, WY - Advanced Search and Seizure 02-27-2025
$ 225.00
9 available
Douglas, WY - Advanced Traffic Stops 02-28-2025
$ 225.00
11 available
Torrington City Hall
06/16/2025

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06/18/2025

Advanced Search & Seizure
Monday, June 16, 2025 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Interview & Interrogation Case Law
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Bulletproof Report Writing
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Torrington, WY - Advanced Search & Seizure 06-16-2025
$ 225.00
40 available
Torrington, WY - Interview & Interrogation Case Law 06-17-2025
$ 225.00
40 available
Torrington, WY - Bulletproof Report Writing 06-18-2025
$ 225.00
40 available

Education

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice Administration – Columbia Southern University

Associates of Applied Science – Emergency Medical Services / Paramedicine

 

Certifications

Wyoming Post Certificates – Basic, Intermediate, and Professionale

 

Assignments

  • March 2019 – Present, Master Police Officer/Patrol Training Officer
  • March 2017 – March 2019, Special Agent/Task Force Officer – Wyoming DCI
  • June 2013 – March 2017, Police Officer
  • June 2007 – June 2013, Paramedic
  • February 2002 – June 2007, Reserve Police Officer
  • February 2001 – February 2007, Military Police Officer

 

Specialized Training

  • Remote Pilot
  • Private Pilot
  • Search and Seizure Instructor
  • Patrol Training Officer
  • Drug Recognition Expert
  • SFST Instructor
  • Instructor Development
  • Advance Crash Investigation
  • Armorer
  • ARIDE
  • CIT
  • Hazardous Materials Operations
  • ICS
  • TCCC
  • Senior Intoximeter Operator
  • DEA Drug Investigator
  • Basic and Advanced Interrogation
  • DCI Drug Investigations
  • FTO Officer Development
  • First Line Supervisor

 

Special Project / Skill

sUAS Team: Oversee agency sUAS team for drone operations. Responsible for the acquisition of sUAS, pilot training, policy and procedure development, and budget.

Department Search and Seizure: Responsible for search and seizure instruction and update for 110 sworn. Designated to review policy and procedure and review internal affair investigations related to search and seizure topics.zed Training – Leadership

 

Award

  • Unit Commendation (2023)
  • Certificate of Commendation (2023)
  • Certificate of Commendation (2022)
  • Certificate of Commendation (2022)
  • Distinguished Service Medal with Valor (2022)
  • Patrol Training Officer of the Year (2021)
  • Certificate of Commendation (2021)
  • Officer of the Year (2020)
  • Distinguished Service Medal with Combat Device (2017)

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