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...
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!
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Sean HENSON
Marshalltown PD
IA
GREAT MATERIAL. Learned a lot and cant wait to use it in the field.
5
Sean HENSON
Marshalltown PD
IA
GREAT MATERIAL. Learned a lot and cant wait to use it in the field.
5
Sean HENSON
Marshalltown PD
IA
GREAT MATERIAL. Learned a lot and cant wait to use it in the field.
5
Adam Fields
Pottawattamie County Sheriffs office
Iowa
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.
5
TR
Mason City Police Department
IA
5
Justin Shelburg
Altoona
Iowa
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
5
Mark
MD NATURAL RESOURCES POLICE
Md
Awesome instruction once again
5
AE
Clifton PD
NJ
Great class. Knowledgable instructor.
5
K.K.
Class was engaging and informative. Contained great tips for helping with report writing.
5
HY
Harford County Sheriff’s Office
Maryland
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.
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HY
Harford County Sheriff’s Office
Maryland
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.
5
DB
Maryland
Very knowledgeable. Chris was able to articulate the law more as it pertains to traffic.
5
HA
GCSO
MD
Informative, engaging, positive thought provocation. Good stuff.
5
Mark Miller
Md natural resources police
Md
Awesome class. Current info. Provoked a lot of thinking.
5
MW
MD
Great class. Every officer should take. Helps you to be confident while doing your job.
5
AS
Great training!!
5
CF
Great Instructor
5
F. Bettencourt
CA Parks
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.
5
B
MCSO
AL
I really enjoyed the duty to intervene class and feel that it’s necessary information for any LEO supervisor.
5
SR
Madison County SO
Alabama
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!
5
CD
Great Training!
5
B
MCSO
AL
I really enjoyed the duty to intervene class and feel that it’s necessary information for any LEO supervisor.
5
CD
Great Training!
5
JC
Fantastic class. Very informative
5
Ces
Well done.
5
MS
Huntsville Police Department
AL
Knowledgeable instructor. Very thorough class covering Duty to Intervene
5
JW
MCSO
AL
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!
5
JS
Huntsville Police Department
Great class, I would recommend this class for all law enforcement agencies.
5
KR
Awesome training
5
JC
MCSO
AL
Very knowledgeable in the subject matter. Very informative class
5
KK
Huntsville PD
AL
Duty to Intervene was a week delivered and informative class. Recommended for all new officers and supervisors.
5
KR
Awesome training
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jr
sc
not too good
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MW
Madison county sheriffs office
Alabama
Very good class.
5
BH
Ia
Did great at explaining the task and answered any of our questions.
5
JL
Iowa
Chris was very knowledgeable and made class enjoyable. He tailored his presentation with Iowa specific case law.
5
CW
Iowa
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.
5
RV
Chris was very knowledgeable on all topics and made everything simplified and easy to understand
5
BH
Ia
Did great at explaining the task and answered any of our questions.
5
ZO
Iowa
Informative. State specific info.
5
JL
Iowa
Chris was very knowledgeable and made class enjoyable. He tailored his presentation with Iowa specific case law.
5
JH
Iowa
Great instructor that answers questions and details instruction to your area.
5
Leland Williams
IA
Great class. Lots of useful information. Very good Instructor
5
Sperry
Very informational and informative.
5
Sperry
Very informational and informative.
5
TM
SAPD
WV
Quite knowledgeable of all content discussed. Great class, engaging instructor
5
Justin Jones
Charleston PD, WV
West Virginia
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.
5
Justin Jones
Charleston PD, WV
West Virginia
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.
5
CS
Monongalia C.S.O.
West Virginia
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.
5
LAP
SAPD
West Virginia
Very educating and beneficial class for Search and Seizure. Instructor was well spoken and knowledgeable in case law, and kept the class engaged.
5
Aquiles Reyes
Greeley Police
Colorado
Awesome class. Chris is very professional and knowledgeable in the subject. I did not leave this class without learning something new.
5
Chris D
Colorado
This class was very informative. I will use many of the tools that were provided.
5
LH
JCSO
Colorado
Articulate, knowledgeable, approachable and relatable. I highly recommend this class to all law enforcement regardless of experience or role.
5
Stephens
Good class. Chris is very knowledgeable and straightforward. He’s passionate and detailed in teaching.
5
CJ
CCPD
CO
Chris was awesome. Very knowledgeable and would explain thoroughly everything he talked about!
5
Good instruction and knowledge of the material.
5
KS
CO
Great info, good discussions.
5
Brandon O
Royse City Police Department
TX
Knowledgeable instructor. He was able to keep the class engaged and answer all questions thoroughly.
5
Triston Leigh-Manuell
Royse City PD
Tx
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.
5
CB
Rockwall PD
Texas
Amazing class great instruction.
5
Robert O
Collin County Sheriff’s Office
Texas
Great instructor, keeps up-to-date on case law
5
EF
Royse City Police Department
Texas
Chris is an expert and his classes were ABSOLUTELY worth the time spent taking them. Thanks!
5
Toby Bowen
Royse City
TX
Great class. Great clarification on case law. Great pace. Great interaction.
5
GK
Texas
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.
5
EL
Temple PD
TX
Great class about Advanced Search Warrants, very informative and great tips to make the muddy water clearer!
5
MW
GPD
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.
5
K. Salt
Leander PD
Clear, concise, and relevant instruction.
5
Daniel Hertzog
Killeen Police Department
Tx
Chris was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. His presentation provided a lot of information and kept us entertained. Would definitely attend another course by him.
5
Kevin Willis
Williamson County Sheriffs Office
TX
I like how Chris “Dumbed” down the material to make it easier to understand.
5
SO
Great class and instructor!
5
Chip
Austin Police Department
Texas
Chris was very knowledgeable and helped us get through some of the more difficult topics. Great Instructor!
5
BL
Williamson County SO
Texas
Very clear and knowledgeable
5
CVB
Austin Police
Texas
Incredible job, thank you!
5
C. Young
LPD
TX
Chris provides excellent instruction and has an expert level grasp on the material. These classes should be mandatory for new officers.
5
SB
I learned a great amount of information in a very short time.
5
Rick Cotto
DPS
TX
Exceptional presentation of the material associated with Search and Seizure and Traffic stops.
5
GPD
TX
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.
5
CW
Austin PD
TX
Absolutely great instruction! Chris broken down complex concepts into easy to understand chunks.
5
K C
Very well informed about the topics and knowledgable!
5
Joseph Tijerina
TXDPS
Excellent course material with good instruction.
5
GM
Austin PD
Texas
Well done
5
Good training
5
Peter
PCSO
NJ
amazing instructor! The classes were some of the best I have taken to date. Very knowledgeable and information was state relevant. Highly recommend!
5
R. Klein
Paterson
NJ
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.
5
Matt
NJ
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.
5
N. Pachella
PCSO
NJ
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.
5
K. Deegan
Passaic County Sheriff's Dept.
New Jersey
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!
5
A. Gagliostro
BCSO
NJ
Great instructor. Very professional and knowledgeable. Constant interaction with the students and mixing real life with the subject made the class outstanding.
5
Joe Craig
Mantua Township PD
NJ
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.
5
Det. Stephen Hodges
Goodlettesville Police Department
TENNESSEE
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.
5
Monica Fonseca
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
TENNESSEE
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.
5
S.A. Dusty Thomas
Arkansas
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.
5
Dominic
Texas
Your class was the best and most informative I have ever been to! Keep doing what you are doing!
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!
5
Robert Bailey
Jefferson County Texas S.O.
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!
Advanced Criminal Investigations
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Interview & Interrogation Case Law
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
In this comprehensive training program, we will delve deep into case law, providing you with a thorough understanding of how to respond legally and effectively to a wide range of challenging situations. From undercover operations to anonymous tips, constructive possession issues, and more, our course covers it all. You will learn how to articulate these complex issues in a legally defensible manner, ensuring your investigations are rock-solid.
I've been in law enforcement for 9 years now, spending the last few as an investigator. What these Blue to Gold courses are teaching me is that LEOs should be getting far more training on the law and how it can work in their favor. It's taken me this long to learn how to properly apply Miranda yet ensure that application does not destroy my investigation. Same goes for search and seizure. LEOs should be just as up to speed on case law as our DAs. This was a great course!
5
William Charbonneau
Great Course!
5
Raymond Wegrzynek
Very useful info. I love that you have an explanation of the video or summary below. Helps get. A better understanding of information.
5
Mark Davis
Amazing course. The instructor provides many details over subjects that are routine in everyday law enforcement and should be considered "Basic knowledge." but explains each topic in ways that help officers actually understand the legal reasons why they can/can't do something.
5
Sylvia Felder
This course really enlightened me and I learned a lot of small tidbits that will help me out on the streets.
5
James Scheib
Good Class
5
R Nikephoros
Very thorough and a great course both for review for senior officers and getting the basics for those just starting out.
5
Ryan Jones
Very informative
5
James O'Mahony
Awesome class. Well prepared now to build good cases for prosecution.
5
Colby Green
As a newer officer, this lesson answered many questions for me. Some of the information given (with case law to support) even corrects what some of my senior officers have told me is illegal (not against policy, but illegal). I would HIGHLY recommend this class to any offclicer - new, through Admin.
5
Rashaan Mitchell
This training opened my eye and was awesome!
5
Amanda Williams
This 8-hour class is amazing. It is broken down into different lessons and each lesson was very informative and included case law, video break-downs/discussions and real-life scenarios. This class also has assessments after the lessons to keep the learner engaged in the class. This class is very informative and all encompassing on topics like, single purpose container doctrine, collective knowledge doctrine, how to improve your undercover investigations, use of CI's, and much more!
5
Colin Rogers
Excellent coverage of subject matters especially breaking down into easily understandable terminology and concepts. Will for sure be doing more on demand courses in the future.
5
Blake E Hollins
Had a ton of insightful and though provoking material. A must take course
5
Jessica Araiza
Thermopolis Police Department
Wyoming
I just completed a two-day training in Advanced Search and Seizure and Advanced Criminal Investigations in Jackson, WY. This was by far the most entertaining and knowledgeable training I have attended in my short three years of Law Enforcement. Anthony Bandiero is very intelligent and I hope more law enforcement agencies seek him out to expand their knowledge.
5
La Plata county
Colorado
Advanced Criminal Investigation This course breaks down components and legal concerns through advanced criminal investigations I'm a way that gets the student to actively think their way through the process and problem-solve.
5
H. K.
Colorado
Advanced Criminal Investigations Great class. It’s both an excellent review and has contemporary topics. They keep things simple and easy to remember
5
Colorado
Great class on criminal investigations. The instructor has an incredible grasp of the 4th amendment and its application. Moreover, the continued of state-specific cases is extremely helpful!
5
JA
Bakersfield PD
Advanced criminal investigation class, great class learned lots of new information
5
R.Y.
Warrensville Hts Police
Class Advanced Criminal invest stow 4/10/24 great information about different situations I have found myself in and have heard about in my first year on the road.
Obtaining a confession is often the turning point in securing a conviction. But navigating the complex and ever-changing laws surrounding interviews and interrogations can be a daunting task. Don't let a lack of understanding hold you back from achieving justice. Join our Interview and Interrogation training course and gain the knowledge and skills you need to confidently and legally obtain confessions in your cases.
I took the 4-day session including Search & Seizure, Traffic Stops/Searches, Search Warrants, and Interviews & Interrogations, and I honestly was not prepared for how much I had to learn. Being in law enforcement for 10 years and still having so many questions makes me wish I had access to or knew about this training earlier on, however I am grateful that I had the chance to take these courses! The topics are clear and relevant, the instructor (John) was relatable, funny, and extremely knowledgeable, and he was able to answer any outstanding questions I had. I am much more confident in these areas and have a greater understanding of the legal responsibilities I have in this profession and am very grateful that this training is available! VERY highly recommended!
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Just took the SRO course. What an absolute outstanding training!!! I am not an SRO and have not been one. But as the Captain I need to learn and understand as much as I can. This course is excellent to have a better understanding of the law and the SRO... Keep up the great work B2G!!!!
Doug Wallace
2024-08-29
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Good information provided on S&S
James Scira
2024-08-27
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Great training. I would recommend Blue to Gold training to members of LE.
Nichalas Liddle
2024-08-21
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I have had the pleasure of getting to watch some webinars from Blue to Gold and have enjoyed all the insights and knowledge that the instructors have. Good training for all of us in LE careers. Keep on with the good work y’all do.
brian kinsley
2024-08-21
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Great training, refreshers, topic introductions. I love the free webinars! It really helps when budgets are tight. Thank you!!
Tim Crouch
2024-08-21
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Great, free webinars. Thank you. I love the attorney provided content for up to date and accurate information.
Anthony Smith
2024-08-21
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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!!!