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Chris McFarlin, Attorney and Legal Instructor for Blue to Gold Law Enforcement Training, brings a rare combination of frontline law enforcement service, prosecutorial experience, judicial service, and higher education leadership to his instruction. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from Texas Southern ... Read more...
Chris was awesome! His experience as a Law Enforcement Officer and Attorney greatly added to his credibility and made the course feel much more personal.
Solid information to equip officers and make sure we are safe and we’re protecting the constitutional rights of our communities
Good course. Well explained course and questions answered thoroughly
Excellent course with a great deal of helpful information pertaining to any LEO regardless of rank.
Great Training
Great Class!
The best class I have received on case law
Blue to Gold delivers outstanding law enforcement training. The instructors are knowledgeable, engaging, and keep the material relevant to real-world policing. Their ability to explain complex legal concepts like search and seizure in a clear, practical way makes the training invaluable. I left the course more confident in applying the law correctly and protecting both officer safety and citizens’ rights. Highly recommend to any officer serious about their craft.
Knowledgeable instructor with a lot of content.
Loved it
Excellent class. Eye opening on several topics. Material relevant and important for both supervisors and patrol. Greatly enjoyed the class thank you.
This class was very valuable and opened my eyes to things that happen day to day and don’t think about. Great class for information and when the decision is made to be promoted.
Great class held by Chris. Very informative and instructed well.
Excellent instructor, great resource and very fluent in delivering the material.
Chris McFarlin is knowledgeable in his field/instruction, had the class engaged, well organized structured relevant material that's evolving. Wonderful seeing him Quote a mentor and well respected Dale Anderson!!!! Great Job Chris
I meant to click on the 5 star review from my last post. Disregard the 1 star rating. Accidental.
Chris was extremely knowledgeable and a great presenter of the content. With his background in law enforcement and having a JD it was the perfect blend. His course taught me new things I will take with me day to day in my career. Can’t recommend his class enough!
Chris was very informative and knowledgeable. He did an amazing job!
After watching multiple live seminars, I attended a in person training. Excellent course and a wealth of knowledge that long over do in our policing world.
Chris is very knowledgeable and skilled in teaching this course. I highly recommend this to anyone.
The course was excellent and presented with confidence in the subject matter. He maintained my attention throughout the entire two days. I recommend this course and would take additional courses in the future.
Very knowledgeable.
Very informative and will make you think about how you write your reports.
Chris was very knowledgeable about he information. He was very passionate and informative. This helped with the information being received with open ears as it was. I certainly appreciate the information given!
He was very knowledgeable of the materials. He gave full explanations on the course material. Great class.
Chris did an excellent job teaching on Duty to Intervene and De-escalation. Chris is very knowledgeable and easy to listen too. He did a great job.
Class was informative. Hris was energized and made the class fly by with interactive discussion. He was very knowledgeable and related topic to real world situations.
Excellent course, excellent information, expertly communicated .
I had the opportunity to take the Advanced Traffic Stops class with Chris. Not only was it a great refresher, but he also provided tons of new information. I firmly believe this is a great class for all officers regardless of years in the profession.
I took Advanced Search and Seizure, Advanced Traffic Stops, and Report Writing with Chris. He was very engaging to listen to and made the class interesting! Definitely recommend him as an instructor and the classes for any officer!
Great training, super educational. Definitely worth attending.
I have learned a lot and it was a very beneficial 3 days.
I attended the Bulletproof Report Writing class. Chris was professional, informative and passionate about the material. I firmly believe that I'll be able to apply what I've learned to improve my own report writing. Would recommend!
Very informative on the bullet proof report writing. Explained articulation in reports very well
Great class, I appreciate that all of the instructors are or have been actual cops.
I highly recommend this course. Chris was very knowledgeable and passionate about this topic.
Chris came to our agency to teach Advanced Search and Seizure and Advanced Traffic Stop. Chris did a fantastic job teaching the material. He was friendly and engaging with everyone in class. He would happily stay over to answer questions. Blue to Gold is hands down one of the best training groups I’ve ever experienced.
Great instructor! I liked that he was former LEO with a lot of experience and is now an attorney. You get the BEST information from both worlds.
Chris put on a great class over the three days. There was a lot of information I was able to take in and he also did a great job answering questions in a way that made sense.
I took three classes with Chris and he did an excellent job of relating the class material together over three days of lectures. Definitely recommend for any younger LEO looking to improve their knowledge and skill set.
Outstanding instruction. His teaching style makes it easy to understand the material. One of the best instructors I've ever had
Great class and instructor. Chris is very knowledgeable and a great instructor.
Fantastic
Everyone should take the search and seizure class with Chris!
Chris did a fantastic job making everything clear and remained engaged throughout the class. Chris breadth of experience is shown in the diversity of real world examples he draws on.
Great classes with good information regardless of the amount of time on the job. 18 years and I learned plenty. Thank you for the class.
Very good class. Very knowledgeable in the topic and able to provide fun and informative training.
Phenomenal teacher and an absolute wealth of knowledge.
Very good class, Lots of great information.
Chris did an excellent job bridging the gap from policing to the court room.
Chris did an outstanding job explaining Search and Seizure law. Chris covered the Fourth Amendment thoroughly and gave case law to support what he was teaching. I would highly recommend this course.
Fantastic, well informed, interactive, and interesting class.
Great class, easy to follow, tons of good information.
Exceptionally knowledgeable instructor. Very engaging and easy to listen to.
Amazing class! So much knowledge on what you can and cannot do as an officer. Every police officer needs to take this class.
Great Training!
Very informative and necessary class! Chris was great at explaining all bullet points for this class.
Great content and well knowledge on topic
Outstanding class. I was engaged the entire time with up to date information. The instructor asked challenging questions with lessons and review afterwards. I recommend anyone in law enforcement to take this class.
Loved the class, the instructor was very informative and kept the class interesting. The only thing I would say is I hoped for forensic writing reports, like phone reports and such. Otherwise great class!
Very informative presentation and engaging.
I just attended 3 days of training with Chris hosted by the Harford County Sheriff's Office is Maryland. His understanding and ability to explain the ins and outs of the topics of Search and Seizure case law, traffic stops, and criminal investigative concepts were amazing. His down to Earth personality and candor made it easy to absorb the material. This was my first time taking Blue to Gold training, but it will not be my last. With over 18 years in law enforcement and a ton of stuff I've done and seen, Chris still taught me tons of new stuff. Thanks. I hope to put this to good use keeping me and my guys out of trouble.
Great knowledge and ability to apply it in a manor to understand. Material was relevant and applies directly to bettering our ability to police. Would recommend and look to find more classes to attend.
Great instructor, answered all of our questions confidently/supported by case law and provided great information. Look forward to taking future classes with him.
Chris was an excellent instructor, I love that he tailored the WV Search and Seizure class to encompass our Fire Marshal needs.
Chris was an excellent instructor, I love that he tailored the WV Search and Seizure class to encompass our Fire Marshal needs.
Great instructor, he kept us engaged and asked pertinent questions that helped drive the class in a productive manner.
Great presentation. The knowledge/case law paired with real life experience made understanding the material very easy.
Informative class, very knowledgable with content of lecture.
Search & Seizure class was a great review and update. Chris is a great presenter and is extensive knowledgeable.
Chris was a great instructor. Not only did he clearly have a passion for what he was teaching, but he was able to explain it in easily understandable terminology. He made the class interesting, and was clearly well versed in the law. I would recommend others take his course!
Blue to Gold has really set a near unattainable bar for every law enforcement class I’ll ever take in the future. Instructor McFarlin is easily one of the best instructors I’ve ever had (including my college education). He made complicated concepts, simple. He was very approachable, invited questions, made it ok to not know an answer (or say a wrong one), but always eager to follow up with the correct answer, and more importantly, eager to explain why. No matter how much experience everyone in the class had, Instructor McFarlin expertly dismantled barriers and potential egos allowing for a very welcoming classroom experience. This was also accomplished by his level of confidence in his knowledge of the material. Excellent, excellent class and instruction.
Chris was great. I learned a lot and really appreciate him sharing his knowledge. Looking forward to future trainings.
Chris was great. I learned a lot and really appreciate him sharing his knowledge. Looking forward to future trainings.
Great training! The instructor was very informative and presented the information with great understanding..
Great class with great real world examples to relate to the use of the class in the job. Knowledge and learning points are great, but relating the material with real world examples to the job helps a lot.
Excellent coursework. Game changing articulation
Great instructor! 3 day course on different subjects. Mr. McFarlin instructions were very helpful and informative on how to help in our career. Would love you take more courses!
Chris is an excellent instructor and is very knowledgeable. He teaches at a steady pace and takes time for any questions.
Excellent instruction. Great teaching. Thoroughly enjoyed the 3 days of class!
Great class with great real world examples to relate to the use of the class in the job. Knowledge and learning points are great, but relating the material with real world examples to the job helps a lot.
Classes were awesome and learned a lot more of what I can or can’t do. I highly recommend these classes for officers to gain more knowledge.
I took the search and seizure and the traffic stop Both classes were extremely informative and helped my overall knowledge. I feel more confident in my everyday working abilities now.
Chris did an excellent job. He is knowledgeable about the topics and used good breaks of humor to keep everyone engaged. Thank you Chris!
Chris is well versed in law and police work. His experience gives him the capability to help all folks understand this material. Definitely a great instructor. Recommend for all police officers.
Chris did an excellent job. He is knowledgeable about the topics and used good breaks of humor to keep everyone engaged. Thank you Chris!
I really enjoyed the videos to properly explain the content.
Very Knowledgeable and entertaining course
Great class, provided a great dialogue for 4th amendment. I highly recommend this class to keep you up to date on case law.
Chris, The way you teach is easy to follow, process, and digest. I want to thank you for your passion on these topics. I definitely recommend these courses.
Class was presented very well and at a good pace. Will recommend to others
Excellent presentation style. Very knowledgeable and made me think through things to learn.
Really enjoyed Chris’s class on Search and Seizure/Traffic Stops. Was able to go over some case law and learn some tips and information to help me be even more knowledgeable at work. Great instructor and a great class.
Overall I think this was a very productive class. The information given was something I never knew or needed to know. The instructor was great and very detailed and put together with the course
Overall I think this was a very productive class. The information given was something I never knew or needed to know. The instructor was great and very detailed and put together with the course
Fantastic class. Thank you!
Definitely recommend this training if you want to be more confident as a LEO!
Great K9 case law class!
Chris was an excellent instructor. He explains the material in a way that is very undemanding, it’s obvious he is very knowledgeable. I highly recommend attending his try.
Excellent classes all week. I learned a lot. Great structure and was not bored
Great presentations, I was around all 4 days of training and never felt Chris had a lack of knowledge. Very well versed and awesome to see the legal / lawyer standpoint. Did not feel as though he was reading from the slides only. Great job all around!
Professional and provided information dealing with out specific state of Kansas.
Thorough training from a presenter with real life experience as well as an impressive resume. His subject matter knowledge and presentation style is engaging and informative.
Was a great class and I know it will help me in my career.
Lots of valuable material. As a newer officer it helps get in depth explanations on how the law works.
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!
GREAT MATERIAL. Learned a lot and cant wait to use it in the field.
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.
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
Awesome instruction once again
Great class. Knowledgable instructor.
Class was engaging and informative. Contained great tips for helping with report writing.
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.
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.
Very knowledgeable. Chris was able to articulate the law more as it pertains to traffic.
Informative, engaging, positive thought provocation. Good stuff.
Awesome class. Current info. Provoked a lot of thinking.
Great class. Every officer should take. Helps you to be confident while doing your job.
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.
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!
I really enjoyed the duty to intervene class and feel that it’s necessary information for any LEO supervisor.
Fantastic class. Very informative
Well done.
Knowledgeable instructor. Very thorough class covering Duty to Intervene
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!
Great class, I would recommend this class for all law enforcement agencies.
Very knowledgeable in the subject matter. Very informative class
Duty to Intervene was a week delivered and informative class. Recommended for all new officers and supervisors.
Awesome training
Very good class.
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.
Chris was very knowledgeable on all topics and made everything simplified and easy to understand
Did great at explaining the task and answered any of our questions.
Informative. State specific info.
Chris was very knowledgeable and made class enjoyable. He tailored his presentation with Iowa specific case law.
Great instructor that answers questions and details instruction to your area.
Great class. Lots of useful information. Very good Instructor
Very informational and informative.
Quite knowledgeable of all content discussed. Great class, engaging instructor
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.
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.
Very educating and beneficial class for Search and Seizure. Instructor was well spoken and knowledgeable in case law, and kept the class engaged.
Awesome class. Chris is very professional and knowledgeable in the subject. I did not leave this class without learning something new.
This class was very informative. I will use many of the tools that were provided.
Articulate, knowledgeable, approachable and relatable. I highly recommend this class to all law enforcement regardless of experience or role.
Good class. Chris is very knowledgeable and straightforward. He’s passionate and detailed in teaching.
Chris was awesome. Very knowledgeable and would explain thoroughly everything he talked about!
Good instruction and knowledge of the material.
Great info, good discussions.
Knowledgeable instructor. He was able to keep the class engaged and answer all questions thoroughly.
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.
Amazing class great instruction.
Great instructor, keeps up-to-date on case law
Chris is an expert and his classes were ABSOLUTELY worth the time spent taking them. Thanks!
Great class. Great clarification on case law. Great pace. Great interaction.
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.
Great class about Advanced Search Warrants, very informative and great tips to make the muddy water clearer!
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.
Clear, concise, and relevant instruction.
Chris was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. His presentation provided a lot of information and kept us entertained. Would definitely attend another course by him.
I like how Chris “Dumbed” down the material to make it easier to understand.
Great class and instructor!
Chris was very knowledgeable and helped us get through some of the more difficult topics. Great Instructor!
Very clear and knowledgeable
Incredible job, thank you!
Chris provides excellent instruction and has an expert level grasp on the material. These classes should be mandatory for new officers.
I learned a great amount of information in a very short time.
Exceptional presentation of the material associated with Search and Seizure and Traffic stops.
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.
Absolutely great instruction! Chris broken down complex concepts into easy to understand chunks.
Very well informed about the topics and knowledgable!
Excellent course material with good instruction.
Well done
amazing instructor! The classes were some of the best I have taken to date. Very knowledgeable and information was state relevant. Highly recommend!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Great instructor. Very professional and knowledgeable. Constant interaction with the students and mixing real life with the subject made the class outstanding.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Your class was the best and most informative I have ever been to! Keep doing what you are doing!
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!
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 Search & Seizure (25-1549)
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Advanced Traffic Stops (25-1548)
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Law Enforcement Liability (25-1547)
Thursday, August 28, 2025 | 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
This course will be of significant value to all officers, with special attention being given to supervisors, training officers, and command staff. Attendees will leave the course with a comprehensive overview of the most common types of liability in both the criminal and civil courts. Attendees will be empowered with the tools to prevent, recognize, and mitigate liability exposure
Excellent Course!
Great course - extremely helpful I think all leadership should attend this course.
This was an excellent training course in Law Enforcement Liability. A good deep dive into the subject matter with information that can be used by supervisors and field officers.
Excellent class - MUST for all supervisors
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