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Zaki Hazou is a proud Ohioan with a passion for Fourth Amendment jurisprudence. His zeal for teaching Search & Seizure stems from his desire to help law enforcement professionals better understand pertinent legal doctrines that impact their day-to-day decision making. Zaki started his career ... Read more...
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.
Mastering Search & Seizure
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Emerging Legal Trends
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Real World De-Escalation
Thursday, September 18, 2025| Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Duty to Intervene
Thursday, September 18, 2025| Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Mastering Search & Seizure combines two of Blue to Gold’s most popular classes: Advanced Search & Seizure and Advanced Traffic Stops and added additional topics like community caretaking and emergency aid exception. This class is vital for any officer, at any level, with any experience. Students will complete the course with a mastery of search and seizure and will know how to make good case law…more importantly…why! (Book included with each registration: Search & Seizure Survival Guide)
Once through general information this course provided good content for lawful vehicle searches
Incredible class. I used the Search and Seizure Survival Guide for 4 years prior to this class. This class dove deeper into a crucial subject for all officers, and provided a more in depth understanding.
Mastering Search and Seizure was an eye opening class and allowed me to look at search and seizure in a new light. I had nothing to compare it to when learning about 4th amendment in the academy, but now that I have some experience it helps me know why I can do what I do.
The ultimate training program for law enforcement officers and command staff. Our goal is to help you identify and understand several search and seizure doctrines that are likely to be heavily litigated in the future. With our expert training and cutting-edge curriculum, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills you need to reduce or eliminate lawsuits, make good case law and protect your agency. (Book included with each registration: Search & Seizure Survival Guide)
Enhance your law enforcement skills with our highly acclaimed Real World De-escalation course. Geared towards dedicated officers seeking to minimize unnecessary use of force, this comprehensive training program provides practical and effective tactics for successfully de-escalating encounters. In a landscape where traditional police training has heavily emphasized force, mastering de-escalation is equally vital. By completing our course, you'll acquire essential skills to reduce unnecessary use of force, build community trust, enhance critical decision-making, and boost overall morale.
Great.
This class had very good information and it will be helpful moving forward. This kind of stuff is what I build my professionalism around. I am not the biggest person in law enforcement and this kind of stuff seems to help me more than people understand. It's helped me in so many different situations. I appreciate how you taught the class it kept me focused.
Very helpful, thank you
Thank You for the mindful videos and learning modules
The instructor did a great job presenting the material.
Another great class. I appreciate being talked to like a cop.
Very informative, well worth it!
Exceptional! Highly recommend to all.
These techniques can be used at work or at home.
Thanks for the training, it was great, and I learned a great deal of new information and ways to better communicate with people.
Course was awesome.
I really liked this class. It was very informative and I feel better prepared.
When I was forced to complete this training I was a little annoyed I had to watch 4 hours worth of video. As the training went on I actually learned a lot. It was great information, provided great tips and tricks, the instructor was chill and appeared to be himself and wasn't being too professional for the camera. It was a great training.
This course was actually very good. I went into it with low expectations because web-based training can be rough, however, the instructor was engaging, articulate, funny, and on point. The videos were great. The subject's relevance to current events was definitely helpful. I would recommend this course to anyone in need of some good de-escalation training.
All 4 classes I took were amazing. They were packed with all kinds of useful modern-day information, and the instructor did it in a way that kept the class engaged. Would recommend it to everyone in law enforcement.
Another great set of classes. We are mandated to take de-escalation and duty to intervene classes here, but BtG made a very dry subject into one that was not only palatable but enjoyable! John Wiehn was an excellent instructor and an expert on the subject matter. Plenty of good videos and cop anecdotes kept things engaging as well. 10/10 would go to any BtG training if they are as good as these two classes.
Great real-life training. The presenter was engaged and knowledgeable of the course data.
I was a part of the de-escalation training module. It was absolutely outstanding, the instructor was highly knowledgeable and easy to follow along with. I would highly recommend this course to anyone.
Real World De-escalation: Incredibly relevant and applicable. It’s great to hear this sort of training from those who have backgrounds as LE and attorneys.
I’m still quite new to law enforcement so sitting in the de-escalation class was very informative. It explains some ways that I can better explain things to try and de-escalate a situation. However, it also explains that not all situations are able to be de-escalated. Which made me feel more confident in judging if a situation will be able to be de-escalated or not.
De-escalation This class was incredible. I really appreciated the videos that incorporated real-life situations in which the techniques were applied. Our instructor did an awesome job conveying the material.
Great class, you could tell the instructor loves what he does. A lot of great examples of do’s and don’t do.
Just attended the de-escalation class and it was a great and informative class. The class had a lot of discussion and made you think about how you do your job and can increase your overall success in situations. Would highly recommend it!
Good class about de-escalation
This de-escalation class greatly helped in reviewing and informing officers of great de-escalation tactics to employ and the situations in which they should be employed. The instructor did a great job at presenting the material and showed videos that provided conversations and how they relate to the de-escalation principles.
De-escalation class. The class was very in-depth in providing step-by-step processes to effectively de-escalate and non-escalate some situations that it is appropriate to utilize. The instructor having both LE and legal experience provided two different points of view on situations that are pivotal in how situations can proceed.
It’s really good training and very informative. More than most training, real-life scenarios and footage were used.
Good training, good instructor. I attended bulletproof writing, search & seizure, duty to intervene & de-escalation
As law enforcement professionals, the responsibility to safeguard justice extends not only to our interactions with the public but also within our own ranks. Failing to intervene can have dire consequences, from termination to criminal charges and civil rights lawsuits. Our groundbreaking Duty to Intervene course is a comprehensive solution, arming officers with essential skills to prevent unnecessary use of force, enhance community trust, and intervene safely and effectively.
Class should be mandated for all departments
Best course.
Overall a very informative class. Thank You
This course was very easy to follow and created an informative & educational building block which every law enforcement agency should build upon. As dynamic as public safety is, the importance of building trust and partnerships with the community are invaluable. The only way for LEO to conduct themselves is from a professional standard.
Moral class that all police officer should take
I have a whole new understanding of the Duty to Intervene. Which is to say I had no prior understanding of the Duty to Intervene. This course should be mandatory.
Clear and concise presentation of essential information about active intervention that is critical to the success of public safety. Very well done.
Thank you for putting together a great course. We all appreciate it!
The material presented and examples given were outstanding an on point.
Great content and great presenter!
This course would make an excellent requirement for all supervisors and line officers in any police department or any other agency with arrest powers.
Great training for officers of all levels.
An outstanding review of when and how to intervene before a situation goes sideways. The attached cases for each section provide excellent information to put the topic into context.
This is an amazing class, that could save your career if a time arises where you have to intervene in a situation. Rookies, FTO's, and Supervisor's should all take this class.
very helpful information in the performance of the duties.
Exceptional! A must for supervisors to pass along to their subordinates and save their careers.
Great, fully comprehensive classes. Very engaging with real-world, modern-day applications.
Good class and good information
I am a supervisory special agent with the FDA Office of Criminal Investigations assigned to Headquarters. Our office recently acquired your training portals regarding Duty to Intervene and Real World De-escalation. I have been a federal law enforcement officer for 33 years- and I want to express my appreciation for a very well-put-together program. Things have changed over the time I have served in law enforcement and I think your program effectively confronts the issues that we as law enforcement professionals must cope with. I am assigned to headquarters, but some of the things you address (especially in the Real World De-escalation portal) are measures that I can consider practicing with the management of my own staff in the office setting. Again—thank you and thanks for making us better law enforcement personnel!
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!!!
J.B
California
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