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Zaki Hazou, Legal Instructor, for Blue to Gold Law Enforcement Training, brings a strong blend of legal and policy education, investigative experience, and academy instruction to his work training law enforcement officers. He holds two graduate degrees: a Master of Legal Studies with a concentration ... Read more...
Fantastic instructor. Very knowledgeable on the topics taught. The class while many topics were for detectives, were also great for a patrol perspective. I’ve taken Zaki’s classes before and look forward to more in the future!
Great class on case law. Detective Hazou is very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of updated information on case laws affecting our interviews of suspects.
Excellent job. Very knowledgeable and passionate about our topic. Interview and Interrogation Case Law.
Excellent course for investigators or patrol.
Zaki was very knowledgeable on the material he presented. He did a very good job on explaining was is lawful and not in regards to search and seizure.
Great instructor! Class was very engaging and informative. Time went by fast!
Zaki is a terrific instructor and extremely knowledgeable. Always excited to attend one of his classes.
Detective Hazou did a very good job with explaining the subject matter and keeping the class engaged. I look forward to taking additional classes with him.
Great class. Very good instructor with lots of experience and knowledge. I feel it helped a lot for the future. Also lots of things to review to get even further into this topic.
Extremely knowledgeable and great energy as an instructor! Excellent material and videos/slides also, but I would have liked to have some material in writing for future reference.
Very knowledgeable and great command of material. Makes class easy to digest and a pleasure to sit through.
Extremely knowledgeable, and the material is presented in an easy to understand way.
Great instruction for supervisors!
Great class
Very informative and provided great information. My recommendation would be to have a PPT handout given to students to take notes on and not having to write as much but instead circle/underline key points
Great class and a lot of details
The class was great. A lot of information in a short amount of time. Would take another class with Zaki.
Well paced and informative case law course for supervisors and command.
Great Class
Excellent Class. Very informative and easy to follow. Would like a information packet for future classes.
Good class. As case law can become dry, but was able to keep it interesting.
As a new OIC, I found this class very informing and learned a lot that will help me on the road. Zaki was an extremely great instructor and presented the topic very well! Definitely recommend!
Great class
Great class. Very knowledgeable.
Outstanding class for leaders and patrol officers. Great reminder of how to both be proactive and legally justified. I would highly recommend Zaki’s class at anytime.
Awesome class. Very informative. The information was well delivered. Zaki is a great instructor and highly intelligent
He was one of the best instructors I had over 23 years.
Great class
Extremely informative class. Very useful information for the road and supervising my shift. Instructor was extremely knowledgeable in the material.
Great course. Could be a two day to allow for better learning
Great class! Very informative!
Zaki is the man! Awesome information and always makes it practicable.
Amazing class
Great class!
Very informative information that was presented.
Hazou was great, was straight forward regarding if the class had questions he would answer/ if he didn’t know he would get the answer, made the class fun and educational
Very educational class. He is very knowledgeable and covered a lot of topics that I have a lot of interest in. Highly recommend this class to others.
Very informative, knowledgeable, helpful and I did not get bored during class due to great teaching techniques
Exceptionally knowledgeable. Presents well.
Zaki is an extremely knowledgeable instructor who demonstrated throughout the course he cared about what he was teaching.
Excellent class, great instructor!
Was an excellent class learned a lot. 2nd time taking his class and enjoyed every minute. And he was very professional and helpful to any questions you had.
Great instructor and a great class.
Fantastic instruction that is immediately applicable. Already told my direct supervisor that more officers need to attend this class.
Amazing instruction. Class gave very good details on the case laws that are needed in the profession.
Great course with up to date case law review
Great course for officers regardless of years of service. Definitely recommend. Zaki is clearly very knowledgeable of the subject matter. Great instructor! The host city should have provided snacks and beverages other than coffee and water, though.
Great class and continuing education for all officers.
Zaki was excellent. His exceptional knowledge is apparent. I will recommend this class to other officers
Great class! Zaki is extremely knowledgeable.
Fantastic instructor. Engaging, entertaining, intelligent, and personable.
Very good set of classes in Strongsville. Zaki is very knowledgeable and breaks things down to easy to understand concepts as well as making things interesting.
Hazou is an excellent instructor. Explains things very well and clearly knows what he’s talking about!
Excellent teacher. Well explained and well taught
Amazing delivery. I will be recommending this course to my agency! Thank you.
Passionate and knowledgeable about the topics he presents. Great and informative class
Good instruction. Will attend course again.
Great class. Broke down situations and explained them very well for anyone to understand.
Zaki Hazou is one of the most dedicated law enforcement instructors you’ll ever encounter. His tenacity in investigations and his refusal to accept complacency set him apart as a true professional. Zaki’s relentless drive to uncover critical information and share his knowledge with fellow officers makes him an invaluable asset to the profession. His unmatched determination and resilience in the face of both administrative hurdles and criminal adversaries have earned him the reputation of being the “real deal” — a true honey badger of law enforcement.
Great class overall. Zaki had great knowledge regards to different case laws. I personally learned a lot.
Presentation was very informative, well laid out, and instructor very knowledgeable in the material.
Excellent class. Great info that was much needed. Well presented and Zaki was very knowledgeable.
Great class and great information . Very interactive course
Great class
He did good.
Great training. It gave me new tools to use in my report such as using bullet points and headings for paragraphs. I enjoyed the examples given and found your ending case example informative on the different steps you took involving every part of the crash (before, middle, and after). You said to not write a report to justify why you made an arrest but for the prosecution. That was something I found helpful in adjusting how I could write my reports.
It was informative class. I learned a lot, and the instructor was great.
Great instructor . The classes are filled with great information to be used in the field of law enforcement .
Great class! Very knowledgeable instructor. Highly recommended!
I originally thought it would be bland. I’ve been writing reports for 25 years. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Well done.
Squared away instructor. Turned a notoriously boring topic into an engaging, informative, and entertaining block of instruction. Agency's need this training from this instructor!
Well detailed instructions and guidance. It is evident he knows the material and is well rehearsed in his teaching. Additionally it is beneficial having a law enforcement officer and a lawyer at the same tine, who can break down the material and make it digestible
Good class with good information.
Phenomenal presentation. Gave numerous helpful hints on report writing
Well spoken and covered all areas regarding the topic
Great instructor. Did a great job making a difficult topic to teach more interesting.
Enjoyed the examples of the cases and the walkthrough of the reports
Great
The instructor was thorough and taught the material well
Good content. Exceptional delivery.
Absolutely an amazing instructor and an amazing course!!
Good course. Very informative, and explained everything well.
Very informative and covered all angles of report writing. I enjoyed the case law and the tips and tricks.
Very informative class. The presentation was well organized with Zaki backing the presentation with informative case law.
Instructor was great for a boring topic
Class was cool
Great work at teaching. Kept it interesting
Good
Zaki hosted training on Search and Seizure and Bulletproof Report Writing for my self and several of my staff. (And additional agencies) Zaki was engaging and extremely knowledgeable on the subject matter. I would highly recommend any agency looking for up to date and relevant training to try Zaki/Blue to Gold. I am looking forward to contacting the company personally to express our satisfaction and to look into hosting additional training with Zaki. Job well done!
Amazing course!! Recommend this course for all law enforcement
The case presentation was excellent, info was current and the instructor was great
Zaki was very knowledgeable and professional in his teachings, he also have a very good sense of humor and blends everything professionally.
Great class! Very informative with real world examples. Instructor was phenomenal. Anyone interested in taking their skills to the next level, this class is a must!
Zaki is an instructor with a wealth of first hand knowledge as a detective who also has years of patrol officer experience. Great at keeping the subjects entertaining and keeping attendees engaged throughout the course. Great instructor. Highly recommend.
Awesome. Instructor was engaging and informative.
Training was great
Good class with valuable material.
I attended the search and seizure class at Hamilton twp. PD. The class very informative for officers with all levels of experience. The instructor detective zaki hazou made it very interesting. His experiences as a road officer and a detective made the class relatable. Many of the topics covered were tailored to Ohio. Highly recommend this class with zaki.
The course, arrest, search and seizure, was very thorough and helpful. Instructor Hazou was very knowledgeable and did an excellent job making the course engaging.
Instructor was very knowledgeable and informative
This was a great class and very informative. Zaki was very knowledgeable and was very good at keeping the attention of the class. I would recommend this class to everyone.
I really enjoyed the class. Very informative! Highly recommended.
Very good class, will take more if his classes
Great class, instructor is very knowledgeable on search and seizure
Very knowledgeable in the particular topic
A deep well of knowledge very applicable to day to day operations. Highly recommend the courses taught and Zaki Hazou's tutelage.
The training was great, plenty of experiences that kept the class interesting
Zaki is knowledgeable and confident good at keeping students engaged.
Extremely informative class, taught by an extremely well-informed instructor. This is my favorite training course and I take it every year.
Very good instructor and can relate to the class well.
I absolutely enjoyed having Zaki as an instructor. He kept everything interesting and engaging and explained everything very well. It is obvious he is passionate about what he does and passing on that knowledge to fellow cops. I would highly recommend attending the class if you see his name behind it.
I spent the past 3 days completing Blue to Gold advance Search and Seizure, Traffic Stops, and Bulletproof writing. Whether you’re a rookie or a senior officer these classes are worth attending. Zaki Hazou made this PowerPoint training engaging and informative. And if you think you don’t need to attend the bulletproof writing because you know how to incorporate the who, where, when, why, and how in your reports It’s much more than that. I believe it will only make my “good” reports even better. Hazou uses his experience, training, and knowledge to explain everything in detail and how to incorporate it into your job.
I spent the past 3 days completing Blue to Gold advance Search and Seizure, Traffic Stops, and Bulletproof writing. Whether you’re a rookie or a senior officer these classes are worth attending. Zaki Hazou made this PowerPoint training engaging and informative. And if you think you don’t need to attend the bulletproof writing because you know how to incorporate the who, where, when, why, and how in your reports It’s much more than that. I believe it will only make my “good” reports even better. Hazou uses his experience, training, and knowledge to explain everything in detail and how to incorporate it into your job.
Very well formatted class. Wonderful class and good information to take back to my agency
Advanced traffic stop class was very informative and up to date. Provided clear and useful information and how to apply it to everyday patrol.
Very informative, knew all the material
Informative and entertaining class.
Excellent course. Excellent instructor. Zaki kept the class interesting and gave real life examples from his experience as a fellow Ohio officer. This class should be required for all new officers before they go on solo patrol.
I'm not much of a review-writing guy. But this class, and the instructor (Det. Zaki H.) were simply top notch. In my 13 years of attending yearly legal updates, I got used to (and was expecting) another boring class. Not this one. Det. Zaki was very energetic and enthusiastic about the material. He set the tone early on encouraging officers to participate, ask questions, and not leaving the class if they had lingering questions. Blue to Gold is by far one of the best training companies out there. I can't recommend this class enough. If you're a cop in Ohio, you should take the class with Det. Zaki who is an Ohio cop himself. A+ class. A+ instructor.
Very knowledgeable and very engaging on search and seizure. Makes a difficult topic that may be hard to understand, understandable. Speaks like a cop when things are presented in lawyer jargon
Great instructor. He was very knowledgeable and covered all aspects of search and seizure that I have ever encountered.
Great instruction, refreshing and informative information. I left with a lot of information that can be applied to my everyday patrol shift
Zaki is a very informative and provided clear and concise Information during this training. He made the training more enjoyable by getting participants to engage and relate to their real life experiences.
The class was very informative and the instructor was extremely knowledgeable.
Good energy but began class demanding class respond to his question.
Zaki Hazou always presents a great class. We have turned to Blue to Gold and Zaki to be included in our annual training, keeping our officers up to date on search and seizure and other emerging legal trends.
This class was very informative. Well written and explained well.
Took a class of useful information that could be extremely boring and kept it interesting. 600 slide PowerPoint sounded awful but was very informative. Instructor is very knowledgeable about the topic
Instructor was very knowledgeable on the topics of search and seizure. He made the case law discussion interesting and relevant to the job.
This was a great course! Zaki is a great instructor, and kept the class well engaged.
Search and seizure class was very informative and well presented.
Really enjoyed the class. I attended the same class last year and it is nice to see the updates to case law and the current information
Great base of knowledge and understanding of search and seizure. A must for anyone looking for an opportunity to learn more about the 4th Amendment.
Great work, very informative. Very willing to answer questions.
Very engaging. Expects questions and challenges to Grey areas and topics!
Very informative and energetic! Has a strong understanding of laws concerning search and seizure.
Great class. Instructor was very interning made the material fun. Wish I was taking the next 2 classes with him.
Very knowledgeable and presented very well.
Very knowledgeable on the topics and made the class very fun and interesting.
Very knowledgeable and did make the course content easy to understand.
Very thorough and extremely helpful
Entertaining and very informative.
Zaki was very knowledgeable and passionate about the material. He was able to engage with the class and made class entertaining with his use of videos and "war" stories. I would definitely attend another class taught by Zaki.
Zaki was a great instructor. We had a two day class with different topics and Zaki was able to break things down to where I left with no unanswered questions.
Unbelievably knowledgeable regarding the laws of search and seizure and arrest. Very good instructor.
Detective Hazou was knowledgeable in the material and made the class enjoyable. Highly recommend.
Very informative, learned a lot in a two day period
Great instructor, always makes learning fun and enjoyable.
Zaki did a great job of breaking down each case law that was discussed and made it easy to understand. He was very knowledgeable and helpful!
Great class and Zaki is a very knowledgeable instructor. Highly recommend taking his classes.
Detective Hazou was very knowledgeable and explained the course content in great detail for a better understanding
Search and Seizure and Traffic Stops class was very informative, and the instructor clearly understood the material well. I would highly recommend both of these classes.
Excellent course. Zaki was very knowledgeable and gave plenty of practical examples.
Awesome class!!
Zaki is a superb instructor with a remarkable ability to keep the class engaged. Excellent class in Reynoldsburg.
Detective Hazou displayed an impressive knowledge of the laws being taught. He was also extremely entertaining, while remaining professional and thorough in the manner in which he taught the information, making it easy to understand and apply to the job.
Instructor Zaki is a very knowledgeable and great instructor. I highly recommend attending his classes.
Very knowledgeable and helpful with questions.
Great instructor, and great class
Well taught on material Zaki is very versed in. He delivered with case reviews and case law references. Well done!
Very good. Detective with less than a year on, I learned a lot.
Great course. Great instructor. Thanks Zaki!!!
Knowledgeable in topics courses are easy to follow and keeps you involved
Zaki is an excellent instructor; always presents material in a very understandable and relatable way.
Liked his presentation and way of “ Cop speak” instead of talking in lawyer jargon.
Great training! I have attended many Blue to Gold classes and Zaki Hazou make each one interesting and fun. He takes the time before and after class to answer questions which has helped me in many of my investigations.
Good class, instructor was good at keeping it interesting.
Great, modern, and relevant info. Highly recommend for any law enforcement officer.
Lots of valuable information
Great informative class. Lots of interaction and practical, realistic videos.
Great instructor!
Great course and great instructor!
Another great course. Zaki is a phenomenal instructor
Incredibly knowledgeable and not afraid to teach what he believes is best
Great informative class. Beyond knowledgeable in case law. Highly recommend to all officers new to old.
Great class and information
Great Class!! Great Instructor!!
Excellent presentation. Zaki is a wealth of knowledge. Legal classes can be extremely dry and his manner of presentation kept the attention and interest of the class. Definitely recommend this class for every level of officer.
Good class. Knowledgeable instructor.
Great instructor. Great course. Simplifies Case Law for an easy understanding on how it applies to day to day scenarios on patrol.
Most informative legal class I have attended. A lot of useful information that I am eager to pass along to shift mates and use in the field. Highly recommend to any officer no matter of position or experience.
Was a great class, very informative. Enjoyed the class and listening to Zaki. You can tell he knows his stuff and is confident. Will definitely recommend this class to others.
Great class if you are looking to expand your knowledge on case law and requirements for searches
Great class, very knowledgeable instructor.
Excellent material, & great instructor
Good class very detailed.
Great class very informative! Zaki is very knowledgeable and keeps the class interesting!
Great instructor and amazing material
Great class, very knowledgeable!
Provided real world scenarios and step by step processes to work through different situations.
Instructor was knowledgeable on the topic.
Good class
Great class! Very knowledgeable instructor.
Great class! Instructor was very knowledgeable.
Very well spoken and will clarify and questions you have. Very good class!
Very informative and interactive
Friendly funny and knowledgeable shows a real passion for the subject
Awesome training, learned a lot to better my career.
Great class and it should be mandatory for officers in their first years of service.
Great class! Learned a lot from the instructor.
Good content in class, teacher was extremely knowledgeable.
I attended the Bulletproof report writing course and it was very informative. I learned a lot about writing a strong case report
Knowledgeable and truly passionate about the subject. A joy to learn from.
Provided good examples and explains things in multiple ways.
I was told I was going to this class and had little to no interest in attending. The instructor did a phenomenal job in presenting the material and made it very easy to understand and the class was actually enjoyable. With out a doubt probably the best instructor I have ever had for a class
Knowledgeable instructor. Makes class interesting. I learned a lot and would recommend it to others
Instructor Hazou is fantastic. He provided quality information on the topic that was being taught. The bulletproof report writing class should be taken by all officers no matter their time on the job.
Very in depth class, for how to write good reports for any situation
Class was excellent. Very detailed information was presented in a way that made it easy to understand the digest. Practical application of report writing and the legal considerations to increase the effectiveness of a report was clear and very interesting.
The presentation of the material was very useful and helped me realize there were some areas lacking in my report writing skills
Well prepared instructer and knowledgeable of the material
Very knowledgeable of the subject matter. Great instructor!
Great presentation of a meaningful topic (Real World De-Escalation). I will intentionally be seeking courses instructed by Zaki. His instruction style, ability to present information clearly and fully helped make the course.
Instructor Zaki Hazou is an excellent instructor as well as educated on the topics of Duty to Intervene and De-escalation.
Very informative classes, highly recommended for any point in career training.
Zaki was very intelligent and knowledgeable, and provided informative instruction. I would recommend any training provided by Zaki.
Extremely knowledgeable about the topics, and presented in a very relatable and understandable way. Highly recommend any classes held by this instructor and cannot wait to attend another one.
Very good instructor. You can certainly see his passion for the law. Was knowledgeable on the subject matter and was able to provide real world examples!
Content was relevant and applicable for everyday Police work. I liked the real world examples given on the topics discussed. Teacher was very knowledgeable on the topics discussed.
Very knowledgeable and great instruction. Provided great information that was easy to follow.
Very knowledgeable in state and federal laws along with case law. Mr. Hazou was very in depth and answered all questions by students thoroughly and professionally.
The session was very insightful, and helped prepare me to future calls that require me to slow down and remain calm.
Great class, seems like it should be mandatory to cover what you can be liable and or responsible for, even if you’re not the initiating officer. Highly recommend the class.
Good instructor keeps the class engaged. Very knowledgeable. Learned a lot from the class.
This class was incredible. I learned so much information and learned different ways to use my verbal Deescalation. The instructor was very professional and polite. I definitely recommend taking this class.
One of the best instructors I’ve had training with
I attended Zaki's emerging legal trends class in Bethel Ohio. The class was excellent. The topics were on point, especillay search incident to arrest and drones. Zaki is an exceptional instructor. His passion to help officers understand the law is obvious. He took the time to answer all questions and made the topic interesting. As a current detective in Ohio, he was able to address Ohio specific issues which I found to be interesting. This is my 4th blue to gold in-person class with Zaki. A+ instructor and A+ training.
Blue to Gold training class is highly recommended for all agencies as it is very informative and easy to understand. If there is any misleading information or confusion, the instructor Zaki goes out of his way to explain and ensure understanding.
Zaki Hazou is great with training Search & Seizure updates. The Emerging Legal Trends class is great
Instructor was very knowledgeable and provided very structural information that was easy to follow and understand.
Really great class. I believe all officers, new or old need to take this class. The laws are constantly changing and we need to keep up with the times!
He was a great instructor. He was very knowledgeable on the laws and cases. He made sure we understood cases.
Zaki Hazou was very knowledgeable and presented the course material in a logical manner. Zaki was eager to help the class understand, and tailored some of the material specifically to Ohio where are course was located. Zaki used appropriate real world examples, and was effective I'm his conveyance of the lesson material.
Very knowledgeable and presented current information that was very helpful and useful. Will definitely attend more Blue to Gold courses.
Anthony would be proud. The updated case law with the merging and changing laws and decisions were spot on
Class was an eye opener for me to better understand policing and laws. Very knowledgeable. Great class
Very informative, instructor is personable and willing to explain
Instructor is very knowledgeable and engages the entire class.
Great class! Instructor was very knowledgeable and made the class enjoyable. Great report writing refresher as well as learning new material
Zaki is a phenomenal instructor who brings real life scenarios to the classroom and he delivers the information in a manner in which all students and understand.
I was in the Search & Seizure, Advanced Traffic Stops and Bulletproof Report Writing classes taught in Hamilton Township, OH. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and presented the information in an approachable and professional manner.
Nice job teaching an interesting course with valuable information that will assist me in making quicker decisions in the field
Attended the advanced search and seizure class. The instructor was awesome and kept the class engaged
Today's class has been very informative. Although no one likes to sit and look at slides all day, our instructor has made it engaging and interactive, instead of just speaking to us through the slides. I would recommend this training to all police personnel.
Advanced Search & Seizure (26CPT085)
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Advanced Traffic Stops (26CPT589)
Thursday, August 6, 2026 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Advanced Interdiction Case Law: Drugs on Wheels (26CPT679)
Friday, August 7, 2026 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Our Advanced Search and Seizure training is designed to equip officers with the knowledge and skills they need to independently analyze and solve Fourth Amendment problems, leading to a reduction in lawsuits and the ability to establish good case law. By the end of this course, students will have a solid understanding of when the Fourth Amendment applies, the requirement of consent, recognized exceptions, and the necessity of a warrant for every search or seizure.
Great instruction and straightforward
Great interaction. Information was new and very useful
John does amazing, makes it easy to understand and unforgettable
Highly recommend for all peace officer, especially for those who strive to better themselves with POST certified training.
This course was incredibly beneficial. I really enjoyed the way that the instructor made the course to be interactive. If I had any questions, or confusion about any case law it was addressed.
Very informative class with many examples and details. Should be taken by all officers
I had the privilege of taking the Advanced Search and Seizure course with John as my instructor, and I can confidently say he was absolutely amazing. From day one, John had a natural ability to keep the entire class engaged which is a rare quality, especially in a subject that can get very technical and detail-heavy. What stood out the most was his personable nature. He created a welcoming and respectful environment where everyone felt comfortable asking questions and participating in discussions. But make no mistake that John isn’t just approachable; he’s also incredibly knowledgeable. His command of the material was impressive, and he didn’t just teach from the book. He brought in real-world applications, case law, and examples that made the content come alive.
Great class offering a wealth of information. Truly should be mandatory training for every agency. It takes complicated issues and makes them easy to understand.
Great class offering a wealth of information. Truly should be mandatory training for every agency. It takes complicated issues and makes them easy to understand.
The class was very informative for officers of every level. The instructor was engaged with the class and provided an extreme amount of knowledge on the subject.
Great class. Really good information
The Blue to Gold Advance Search and Seizure course delivers clear, practical training on complex Fourth Amendment issues. The instructors make case law easy to understand and apply in the field. A must for any officer looking to strengthen their knowledge and confidence.
Great class full of very useful information. Instructor was well prepared and knowledgeable about all topics. Excellent examples that puts the real world events into perspective.
Great course. Extremely knowledgeable instructor. Highly useful for job.
Great course, tons of information, this should be mandatory for every agency
I attended the class at the Norwalk High School. The class was informative with old and current case. Mr. Hazou kept the class interesting with current slides and his use of technology. Mr. Hazou also did an excellent job speaking and kept the class interesting.
Outstanding course. I always learn something every time I tune into Anthony's free webinars or courses. I also took the Advanced Search & Seizure Traffic Stops course live on-line and thought that was great also.
i learned a lot. Its about the minor details, especially when it comes to our line of work
I was disappointed when the course ended, and surprised how quickly it seemed to move. Every module contained information that improved my knowledge of search and seizure, and I will watch it again. Great instructor
One of the best instructors I've had in my 12 years of being a LEO!
This training was great. It was presented in a way that makes the information extremely understandable. It also made me rethink the way some things are and have been done at my agency in the past. I'm looking forward to taking this information back to my patrol shift to better prepare them to do their jobs in the future.
Love these courses. Have taken the three day course. Excellent information and taught in a simplistic form
Had my attention the entire way through. great information that helps to update and refresh the knowledge banks for this career. Highly recommend it to other officers!
Very well presented
Helpful information, very well presented, in manageable portions.
great job, it was like I was in one of your live classes.
As a new officer, this course was exactly what I needed (and exactly what my FTO who recommended Blue to Gold described). It helped me put all the pieces I was trained in together and then tested my knowledge against real-world scenarios. Overall, excellent training and very helpful. I am definitely more confident in my work.
This course has provided many new insights I can add to the toolbelt when conducting a s/s investigation.
Very informative class. I enjoyed the laid back feeling from the instructor.
Thank you for sending this so I could have a very solid review of material that was missed due to the technical difficulties from the Denton, TX Zoom course.
Excellent course. I found it very valuable that you gave examples of both legal and illegal scenarios.
I believe this class is crucial to both the new and veteran officer. The information is provided in an easy to understand method with references you can apply to your duties immediately. I highly recommend this training.
I loved the way the material was presented in a way that was easy of the "lay-cop" to understand. It was also presented in a way that was easy to remember and apply on scene, in the moment. I consider myself fairly squared away on search and seizure and still considered this class very worth while. So, thank you.
Great class and very useful. I have taught search and seizure and I enjoyed this class and your books. You are an asset to our profession.
The way the class is laid out and all of the "tests" and points for each principle made everything very intuitive. I appreciated all of the examples and specific ways to apply the instruction for officers.
Great all around search and seizure information!
Wonderful and very informative course--it had real life explanations-
Great class
Outstanding course
Spectacular class! Great case law, easy to understand, and I enjoyed the best practices added in.
This course gives the learner a new look on curtilage, consent, warrantless home entries and much more. All around a great and informative course of the Fourth Amendment and how to effectively use the Fourth Amendment in our favor through articulation.
This was one of the best courses I have ever taken. It should be a must for every cop out there. Anthony made it extremely easy to comprehend the things he was teaching. He took a topic that is usually very dry when taught and made it engaging and enjoyable.
As a new supervisor, this course help me gain the knowledge I need to lead my officers
Really good class and easy to understand.
Very informational.
I love how you provide specifics in areas that might be a little questionable.
This topic is used so often and often misunderstood. The course does a great job clearing that up to do be a better officer. You will leave full of knowledge.
How often do you encounter curriculum with dated case law and it's presented as the latest and greatest? Not this course, the references here are absolutely relevant and up to date as of Oct 2023. (course was taken 5/24). The course was well presented and clearly articulated the material in a manner such that I could work patrol tonight and put the lessons learned into practice. I'll approach curtilage with a newfound appreciation and always bring my C.R.E.W. With me.
I’d recommend this class to all LEOs no matter how long you’ve been on the job. There is something to learn for everyone!
Great course and very informative.
Great information. 12/10 improved routine patrol knowledge. Statue limitations is a hell of a thing
Great class!!! Any officer should take this course!
Great class. Instructor is very knowledgeable and relays the information in ways you can understand and put in practice.
Great course! Relevant to our state we work in
Great class
The course was extremely educational and effective.
Great class and learned a lot. This was an excellent course that every LEO should take.
Great class! Learned a lot of information. Great instructor.
Fantastic course
Great instructor! Explained Case law down to the base
Great for experienced or new officers
Great class. Very informative and an eye opener for those of us who believe “This is how I always do police work” is standing case law.
Great course
Great class, learned a lot
This was a great course- building upon principles which everyday officers are enacting. The knowledge gained clarifies the ability and understanding of the “why” officers do certain things, and the “how” to properly do them; avoiding liability and penalty.
Advanced Search and Seizure training taught by John Wiehn is easily the best SaS training I have ever received. Well done! My first blue to gold training and I will be seeking out more. Thank you!
Wonderful class great instructor
Fantastic training with fantastic instructors.
Mr. Biggs recently taught the advanced search and seizure class in Gillette, WY and as a whole I think the common opinion of Mr Biggs was "wow, he can teach, and this class is entertaining, informative, and he's a really cool guy." He gave ample examples, was clearly knowledgeable on the subjects and super thorough. He gained everybody's respect in a matter of minutes and I think from here on out we will all think back to this class and what Mr. Biggs taught us throughout our careers. It is rare to find people who are passionate for what they do and that care and especially who can teach the subject well. You have a great instructor and he needed credit where credits was due!
The presentation was amazing and brought boring case law down to a level that was both fun and educational. To see a Lawyer Skipping around the classroom was top-notch, well done BlueToGold!
This was an excellent class that thoroughly enjoyed. The best part for me was updated case law information, not simply rehashing old examples.
I attended the 8-hour Advanced Search and Seizure class in person. I have attended a lot of outside training and this class was by far the best class I have ever taken. I learned so much more in this class about search and seizure than I did in the police academy. The instructor was professional, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable. I think every patrol officer should take this course.
This was a great training that does a good job of breaking down the fundamentals of search and seizure.
I attended the Advanced Search and Seizure one-day class and I believe it is a course that every law enforcement officer should attend for the informative (and fun!) information taught.
Search and Seizure class. I review a lot of educational programs as part of my job, this was the best way to present this material.
Advanced Search and Seizure is an excellent class that covers fundamental 4th Amendment issues every officer encounters during the course of their work. The class provided an overview that gave me more confidence to navigate the contacts and investigations I face every day.
The Advanced Search and Seizure class The course material provided is superior to all others I have partaken in. The details and concepts applied to the most basic to the most advanced concepts of the course are easy to understand and grasp, as well as entertaining and engaging. I was also very impressed with the instructor's knowledge and ability to get the students engaged and apply humor to make the class interesting.
Search and seizure - Best training I have ever received. This class should be included in all academies. Very clear and concise information from extremely knowledgeable instructors.
By far the best and most informative legal-based training I’ve attended
Very good refresher course for veterans and rookies. Answered a ton of questions throughout the course.
Useful case studies to help teach a training point
Advanced Search and Seizure was very informative. I enjoyed my instructor's energy and knowledge of the subject matter.
This class opened my eyes to all aspects of search and seizure. This class is recommended to all law enforcement agencies. So much detail and great instructor.
I thoroughly enjoyed the Advanced Search and Seizure. It is helpful to hear how the cases specifically on premises were explained in court. This is a subject that is rarely focused on in annual training but would be one of the most helpful in making quick and sound decisions. John’s enthusiasm made this class enjoyable and engaging throughout.
This is the best program about Search & Seizure that I've ever done. Excellent!
Advanced Search and Seizure. Information was well presented, instructor was knowledgeable and did an excellent job presenting the subject matter.
The class was very informative. The instructor was very knowledgeable on search and seizure
The course was presented in an easy-to-digest way. Slides and topics were organized and easy to follow and provided good information that can be used going forward. The instructor was knowledgeable regarding USSC case law and explained cases and decisions clearly without creating confusion. The instructor also used video vignettes to help illustrate the points made.
The class was great! Very educational!
Advanced Search & seizure class was very well put together. Appreciate how the instructor relates to the student knowing the common language to explain the law.
I attended the search & seizure class. The instructor was very knowledgeable and answered all questions to the best of his ability. He kept the class engaging and interesting by encouraging conversation. I would highly recommend to anyone in Law Enforcement.
Search and Seizure class was full of important information and knowledgeable instructor.
Advanced search and seizure was well taught, indulged into various topics, and gave time for all questions.
Excellent class, great breakdown of information, instructor highly knowledgeable.
Mastering searches and seizures Lots of information and good case law Very informative and the information was understandable
I just completed the advanced search and seizure in-person class. It had a lot of good information as well as good case law. I especially liked the fact that case law was used to refer to for certain situations to help better understand. I would highly recommend this training to other Officers.
Mastering Search and Seizure Great class
Incredibly knowledgeable instructor. All information was presented in a logical and comprehensible manner.
Seizure book. Great class extremely informative!
The Advanced Search and Seizure course really opened my eyes to the 4th amendment. The course instructor was very professional and I feel very informed about the content that was displayed to me today.
Advance Search and Seizure. Very insightful and instructive class. The instructor made it very easy to stay engaged and understand what was being taught. A lot of useful caselaw and information that is never taught.
Advanced search and seizures takes the basics of what every LEO should know and greatly expands upon it. Great class full of extremely useful info.
Advanced search and seizure class. The instructor was very knowledgeable and engaged. Answered all questions. Provided real-life experience. Would definitely recommend this class.
The search and seizure class was great. It's nice to know that everything I get in trouble for at my department, I'm legally justified and right.
Advanced Search And Seizure Course was very informative! I believe that it gives a great insight as to why we do things a certain way in this profession. I believe it gives the recipients of the training knowledge to take back to their department and use in everyday encounters with the public!! Great Course!
The training was very helpful! I have a better understanding of Search and Seizure.
Advanced Search and Seizure……. Excellent Excellent Instructor….. Extremely entertaining, funny, and knowledgeable
Advance Search and Seizure - a great class to get current information about what's going on with current standards regarding applicable laws and regulations. The speaker is upbeat and very engaging!! Highly recommend it to others to take!!!
Awesome training. Engaging and informative the instructor was fantastic in engaging the class and making the topic relatable
The training was great, and helped me further understand what a search and seizure is. Recommend officers with a minimum of a year of experience to attend.
This is one of the best if not the best and most entertaining search and seizure classes I have attended through the years. Makes me want to look at other training courses that are offered.
The class is very informative and something all law enforcement agencies should have. I would prefer the class be expanded to maybe two days so a lot more discussion could happen and more information broke down. Overall would recommend the class to any LE officer.
Great class. Refines case law into understandable patterns that can be easily applied. Gives the ability the think through the sequences of events to dictate the correct course of action.
I enjoyed the class and the instructor. The class was a really good refresher and provided some really good newer case law. The instructor was knowledgeable, and a really good presenter, and and felt like the humor and facts facts were on point
The Advanced Search and Seizure class was by far the best course I've taken related to legal theories and the rule of law. The instructor was passionate, informative, and entertaining, but also delivered his material in an easy-to-follow manner.
Attended the Search and Seizure class in Brighton, CO. This is hands down the best legal training I’ve gotten in 15+ years on Law Enforcement. I feel veteran officers would benefit greatly, as I have, by attending this class.
Advanced Search and Seizure: the course and instructor were excellent. I’m a self-proclaimed 4th Amendment nerd and place a high value on protecting peoples’ rights. This class gave me a better understanding of some case law I did not have confidence in. In this profession, you need to know the “why” behind your action or inaction and if you are unsure about where your legal authority begins and ends, I recommend this course. Do not trust the old-timers in your agency that have been around for decades. Know current case law and trust yourself and your education. This course is awesome.
Extremely helpful for a new officer like myself. Provided a lot of clarity for discussions had during the academy.
Great class eye-opening with the scenarios and case law presented
The Search and Seizure class was great! It helped fine-tune my understanding of the 4th amendment. The information was easy to understand and will be helpful as I continue through my career.
I completed the Advance Search and Seizure online training. I enjoyed the course, and learned a lot of helpful tips. The course was informative and provided a lot of real world examples and explanations. I would recommend this course and instructor to others in my department.
Advanced Search and Seizure Class was great! As a new officer, it helped solidify concepts I was taught, taught me new ways to approach problems, taught me concepts and case law I had never heard of and made me feel like a better asset to my agency.
Overall great information regarding search and seizure. Very informational
Loved the PowerPoint points and how detailed they were, and how easy to break them down for a basic officer
Great information. Instructor was very knowledgeable of cases and how to apply them to the job.
I really enjoyed this course! There was a lot of helpful informations and explanation of cases. I’m really glad I attended.
Great case law with great conversation about how the cases were handled and could have been handled better
The class is very educational and definitely a great knowledge of wealth in the instructor.
Highly recommend for all cops! Examples given are great and can be applied to all aspects of our profession.
Great course, very good examples, and the instructor was very knowledgeable and entertaining. All academy classes and officers out in the field should take this course as a new and or refresher.
Great class should be required for all new cops, didn't know what some things like Curtilidge was defined, I knew briefly
Class has been great, it has allowed me to understand more of the “ grey area “ we often navigate through in patrol. This class is a great addition to the basic knowledge taught in the academy.
First time attending great training and resources. Excellent explanation of Court Cases.
Came into this training with an open mind and now I’m leaving with a full learning experience like never before.
Advanced Search and Seizure class: Great review of a topic that is constantly changing and evolving. This is my second time taking this class and next time it’s offered, I’ll take it again!
The Search and Seizure class was amazing and I wish this class and the information that was covered was apart of my academy training. I have a more fluid understanding now then before taking the class.
The course was great because of all the case law review and application to real world scenarios, including those offered by the class. It’s nice to confirm our authority in some grey areas as well as to see how small difference in details can make otherwise similar situations vastly different when it comes to constitutional violations or not.
I really appreciate the level of knowledge and passion they share in the Advanced Search and Seizure course. I believe this course gives me the tools and training to be successful in my day to day work that is not available to me at my current agency.
Excellent presentation and explanation of the 4th amendment. Previously purchased some of the books and are a valuable resource!
The advanced search and seizure class was what I needed, especially as a young cop, to sharpen my decision-making and help me build confidence in the actions I'm taking while working the road.
I recently had the opportunity to attend the search and seizure class, and I must say it was an eye-opening experience. As a supervisor, I found this course invaluable in providing new insights on how to ensure our deputies respect and uphold individuals’ civil rights during law enforcement activities. I firmly believe that this class should be a fundamental part of every deputy’s training within the first year of their career. The instructor’s expertise and teaching style were exceptional. Not only was he highly knowledgeable about the subject matter, but he also managed to make the learning process engaging and entertaining. His approach to the topic kept the class both informative and enjoyable.
Advanced Search and Seizure Course was very informative with updated case law. Instructor was super knowledgeable and did a great job with presentations, videos, and thought provoking conversations.
This is probably the best training I have ever attended regarding search and seizure. It should be a must for anyone working patrol, narcotics or general investigations.
Great class helps us make better decisions. Should be mandated for all cops. Helps make sure we are doing our job correctly within the confounds of the law
Lots of helpful information. I feel more confident in search and seizure. I feel as if I can successfully utilize the tips and tricks mentioned to perform well in my position as police officer.
Good class, great refresh of SS. Instructor was well prepared and entertaining. Would recommend class
This was an excellent class! I have sat through many search and seizure classes and this out did them all. The instructor kept the attention of the class and made it very easy to learn.
I think the quality of the class was good and went in depth with Case Law backed material. Instructor was wonderful and communicated. Questions were answered and attention to students was great. I would've liked a little information on potential issues regarding data and computer/phone devices.
Great review. Loved all the case reviews.
I thought this was a great class and think everybody should take this course.
After being out of Law Enforcement for 6 years I am learning a lot of recent case law that has changed the way we do things. Great class.
Search and seizure class is great. Lots of time spent explaining boundaries and answering questions.
Most legal updates are boring and dry, and death by PowerPoint. John kept me focused, and presented the material appropriately. It was a good refresher, and answered questions I had.
It was engaging environment to learn. It was great overview of case law, and pertinent Colorado specific case law.
I've always loved Blue to Gold's videos and free classes. I got into them because Bandiero used to work at my agency. I read Nevada Search and Seizure cover to cover a couple times and scored top for detective testing out of around 12 people. Not a lot for most agencies but still significant for us. I attribute that scoring to Blue to Gold's book. I constantly am loaning out my books to people who want to advance themselves and encourage everyone else to get them too. They are a cops biggest tool for in the field and career development. The instructor for this class is super knowledgeable and being that he used to be a cop, makes him relatable to us. Not just some attorney. Online training is tough but he and his team are doing a great job addressing questions from in person and online students.
Search and seizure class was great.
Advanced Search and Seizure - extremely informative and very well presented
I enjoyed the Blue to Gold Advanced Search & Seizure class with all of the examples provided to help put day to day experiences on the job in to perspective on decision making
Advanced search and seizure was a very good class for patrol officers. We went over case law pertinent to the jobs. I will be re-teaching some of this material to new officers in FTO.
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!
In our fast-paced instruction, we use real-world case law to delve into the legal aspects of searches and seizures in federal and state-specific jurisdictions, with a specific focus on traffic stops. Our goal is to provide officers with a deeper understanding of important case law related to traffic stops, emphasizing the significance of consent, exceptions, and warrants in any search or seizure.
Very informative class. Highly recommend.
Great class and update to the law!!
John breaks down traffic law case law so well and makes it easy to understand. Amazing class, would recommend
Awesome course and clarifies highly contested issues within the police department. Helps provide specific direction and “why” versus the good ole “it’s the way we’ve always done things”.
Great class offering a wealth of information. Truly should be mandatory training for every agency. It takes complicated issues and makes them easy to understand.
Great class and very informative. Broke down every case law regarding the topic of traffic stop and able to provide us examples on them. I will attend again
This course is simple to understand and not overly complicated. It helped me understand traffic stops and applying the 4th Amendment in order to remain constitutional. I have a great understanding of this course and believe this course should be given to newer and experienced officers to expand their training and knowledge.
This course was a great refresher for my team.
This course was great and well put together. I was concerned with it being an on-demand course but it was as close to being inside a classroom as I've ever encountered.
Excellent course with thought-provoking and educational examples. Both entertaining and informative.
Great course! It was a good refresher and reminds me to keep things legit for the best stops!
This is a great course which will help any officer make great cases while using these search techniques without violating anyones rights.
This is an amazing class and has a lot of great information!
Very informative course! It gave me more insight and useful information.
Very insightful.
Advanced Traffic Stops helped me, as a 4 year LEO, feel more comfortable with 4th Amendment questions while on a traffic stop. Thank you!
Much appreciated! You all do a fantastic work and service for the law enforcement community. I wish you were around when I was a rookie. Keep it up. Thank you for laying out your teachings in such an understanding way. Love your commitment to our LEO community!
This course does a great job on expanding basic knowledge on traffic stop legality. Great breakdown of legal points involving traffic stops. The case law associated with each module is a great touch.
I'm a new supervisor and after taking this course, I feel more prepared to mead my officers
I enjoyed going through this course and gained new insights on traffic stops based of case laws that were mentioned throughout the course. I liked the video examples used and how they were broken down to relate to this course.
The class was great
Very good class
Great class, extremely useful for the job!
Great information. Wonderful class.
The Advanced Traffic Stops class was awesome and the instructor was engaging. He made the class very enjoyable and informational.
I took the Advanced Traffic stops course. This course was helpful in explaining case law. That course was a detailed refresher.
Very informative, helped me understand how to improve my traffic stops
Great class! Learned a lot about the 4th amendment.
Great training - A lot of case law that I learned new things about & case law I had never read before
Advanced Search as well as traffic stops was excellent. Zaki was a great instructor and very intelligent. He answered any and all of my questions before and after class. Thanks Zaki!!
Advanced traffic stops class, another amazing class, great case studies.
I enjoyed the class. The use of Colorado specific cases was very appreciated.
Great class. Great instructor.
Good presentation and good content. The case law aspect was the most beneficial.
Very interesting subject matter and it is always good to refresh your knowledge of it. Very informative class and the instructor is very knowledgeable and entertaining.
Fantastic information. Presented in an informative and educational way. Learned a lot! Especially how embarrassingly wrong our agency had been teaching previously, with regard to consensual encounters.
I appreciate the law enforcement way of explaining the material and not in a complicated legal terms or an attorney ‘s definition
In the high-stakes game of drug trafficking, the nation's highways have become the front lines. Drugs on Wheels: Case Law for Highway Interdiction offers an incredible resource for all who are dedicated to combating the transportation of illegal drugs and human smuggling on our streets. This course offers an in-depth look at the case law relevant to these issues, considers the factors courts have recognized as most valuable in exposing this criminality, and provides techniques to identify reasonable suspicion and probable cause. After taking this course, officers will have a superior knowledge of what the Fourth Amendment allows with regard to stopping and searching vehicles, and attendees will be better prepared to articulate the reasonableness of their actions. Whether you are new to highway interdiction, you want more tools for proactive policing, or you are a seasoned veteran who knows you must never stop learning and always develop your skill set, this course will keep you one step ahead in the fight against drug trafficking.
