Chris McFarlin is an Attorney & Legal Instructor for Blue to Gold Law Enforcement Training, teaching our full catalog of legal courses. He is a veteran law enforcement officer who has served in supervisory ranks as a Sergeant and a Lieutenant. He currently serves as an active L.E.O. in SC where ... Read more...
Quite knowledgeable of all content discussed. Great class, engaging instructor
5
Justin Jones
Charleston PD, WV
West Virginia
Having 15 years on my department and being in investigative units during my tenure I had a good knowledge of search and seizure. But Chris’s class opened my eyes to other aspects I had never thought about. Great class would recommend for any officer.
5
Justin Jones
Charleston PD, WV
West Virginia
Having 15 years on my department and being in investigative units during my tenure I had a good knowledge of search and seizure. But Chris’s class opened my eyes to other aspects I had never thought about. Great class would recommend for any officer.
5
CS
Monongalia C.S.O.
West Virginia
Chris was knowledgeable & a great instructor. I would highly recommend taking a class by this company. I will look for classes in the future with Chris & the company.
5
LAP
SAPD
West Virginia
Very educating and beneficial class for Search and Seizure. Instructor was well spoken and knowledgeable in case law, and kept the class engaged.
5
Aquiles Reyes
Greeley Police
Colorado
Awesome class. Chris is very professional and knowledgeable in the subject. I did not leave this class without learning something new.
5
Chris D
Colorado
This class was very informative. I will use many of the tools that were provided.
5
LH
JCSO
Colorado
Articulate, knowledgeable, approachable and relatable. I highly recommend this class to all law enforcement regardless of experience or role.
5
Stephens
Good class. Chris is very knowledgeable and straightforward. He’s passionate and detailed in teaching.
5
CJ
CCPD
CO
Chris was awesome. Very knowledgeable and would explain thoroughly everything he talked about!
5
Good instruction and knowledge of the material.
5
KS
CO
Great info, good discussions.
5
Brandon O
Royse City Police Department
TX
Knowledgeable instructor. He was able to keep the class engaged and answer all questions thoroughly.
5
Triston Leigh-Manuell
Royse City PD
Tx
Good class. I think every officer should take this or similar. Not necessarily for brand new cops but those 1-2 years and beyond. Instructor was knowledgeable and answered plenty of questions.
5
CB
Rockwall PD
Texas
Amazing class great instruction.
5
Robert O
Collin County Sheriff’s Office
Texas
Great instructor, keeps up-to-date on case law
5
EF
Royse City Police Department
Texas
Chris is an expert and his classes were ABSOLUTELY worth the time spent taking them. Thanks!
5
Toby Bowen
Royse City
TX
Great class. Great clarification on case law. Great pace. Great interaction.
5
GK
Texas
Chris McFarlin presented advanced search and seizure wonderfully. I believe it's a must for every new hire and a great refresher for senior officers and detectives.
5
EL
Temple PD
TX
Great class about Advanced Search Warrants, very informative and great tips to make the muddy water clearer!
5
MW
GPD
Lt. McFarlin taught Advanced Search Warrants at my PD and I found the class very easy to comprehend and enjoyable. Lt. McFarlain took his time to make sure we understood the examples and was happy to answer any additional questions we had. I have enjoyed every Blue to Gold class I have taken and highly recommend them to my colleagues.
5
K. Salt
Leander PD
Clear, concise, and relevant instruction.
5
Daniel Hertzog
Killeen Police Department
Tx
Chris was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. His presentation provided a lot of information and kept us entertained. Would definitely attend another course by him.
5
Kevin Willis
Williamson County Sheriffs Office
TX
I like how Chris “Dumbed” down the material to make it easier to understand.
5
SO
Great class and instructor!
5
Chip
Austin Police Department
Texas
Chris was very knowledgeable and helped us get through some of the more difficult topics. Great Instructor!
5
BL
Williamson County SO
Texas
Very clear and knowledgeable
5
CVB
Austin Police
Texas
Incredible job, thank you!
5
C. Young
LPD
TX
Chris provides excellent instruction and has an expert level grasp on the material. These classes should be mandatory for new officers.
5
SB
I learned a great amount of information in a very short time.
5
Rick Cotto
DPS
TX
Exceptional presentation of the material associated with Search and Seizure and Traffic stops.
5
GPD
TX
Solid instruction, well made instruction aids, knowledgeable teacher and it is obvious he not only enjoys the topic but has an amazing grasp of the topic.
5
CW
Austin PD
TX
Absolutely great instruction! Chris broken down complex concepts into easy to understand chunks.
5
K C
Very well informed about the topics and knowledgable!
5
Joseph Tijerina
TXDPS
Excellent course material with good instruction.
5
GM
Austin PD
Texas
Well done
5
Good training
5
Peter
PCSO
NJ
amazing instructor! The classes were some of the best I have taken to date. Very knowledgeable and information was state relevant. Highly recommend!
5
R. Klein
Paterson
NJ
I took the class on K9 case law. Chris was very knowledgeable on the topic. He’s very well spoken and would recommend this class not to just K9 handlers but to any officer regardless of rank.
5
Matt
NJ
Great instruction! If you work in NJ, I would highly recommend taking this class. Chirs did a great job presenting material that correlates directly to NJ Case Law.
5
N. Pachella
PCSO
NJ
Chris was very knowledgeable on the topic, I was only in one day of the tree day course and wish I had been signed up for more. The search and seizure section was well organized and very informative. Chris was able to answer all questions we had on the subject.
5
K. Deegan
Passaic County Sheriff's Dept.
New Jersey
Thank you!!!! For sending Chris as the instructor for the classes. He was OUTSTANDING!!!! A credit to law enforcement. In all my years of bringing training to Passaic County, I have to say he is one of the best. Brilliant and engaging!
5
A. Gagliostro
BCSO
NJ
Great instructor. Very professional and knowledgeable. Constant interaction with the students and mixing real life with the subject made the class outstanding.
5
Joe Craig
Mantua Township PD
NJ
Chris was very well spoken and informed on the topics he was teaching. Made it an easy and fun learning environment. Will definitely take courses he is teaching again.
5
Det. Stephen Hodges
Goodlettesville Police Department
TENNESSEE
Chris was very relatable and knowledgeable! As far as a law class, this was one of the best classes I have attended. Chris being both a lawyer and an officer was very unique and provided a different perspective on the subject matter.
5
Monica Fonseca
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
TENNESSEE
While this was a refresher course for me, there were still things I learned. I liked the way the instructor used examples which is good for clarification on issues.
5
S.A. Dusty Thomas
Arkansas
Chris was able to break things down into terms and diagrams that I had not seen before. The open dialogue also allowed for multiple questions on a wide range of topics. Chris is down to earth and his knowledge is second to none! I would gladly take other courses regardless of the topic, if he was the instructor.
5
Dominic
Texas
Your class was the best and most informative I have ever been to! Keep doing what you are doing!
5
K.B.
Pearland PD
Texas
I just completed the Blue to Gold Traffic Stop and Arrest, Search, and Seizure course at my agency. What an absolutely phenomenonal course. I have learned more in the past two days than I did in my Police Academy. The course content was extremely applicable to our daily tasks on the street. I highly recommend these courses and look forward to taking many more in the near future! Thank you Chris McFarlin!
5
Robert Bailey
Jefferson County Texas S.O.
Three days of absolutely great training. Mr. McFarlin is obviously very knowledgeable with case law and has exceptional skills with presenting the material. The class was very engaged due to how everything was explained. Good job Blue to Gold!
Advanced Search & Seizure
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Advanced Criminal Investigations
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Bulletproof Report Writing
Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 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.
(Book included with each registration: Search & Seizure Survival Guide)
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.
5
Humberto Martinez
i learned a lot. Its about the minor details, especially when it comes to our line of work
5
Lori Every
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
5
Todd Colichia
One of the best instructors I've had in my 12 years of being a LEO!
5
Kenneth Bishop
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.
5
Bobby Wilson
Love these courses. Have taken the three day course. Excellent information and taught in a simplistic form
5
Joshua Meyer
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!
5
Marc DeShaies
Very well presented
5
Troy Wylie
Helpful information, very well presented, in manageable portions.
5
Joe Nunez
great job, it was like I was in one of your live classes.
5
R Nikephoros
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.
5
Jacob Burns
This course has provided many new insights I can add to the toolbelt when conducting a s/s investigation.
5
Dan Hopkins
Very informative class. I enjoyed the laid back feeling from the instructor.
5
Tony Verchio
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.
5
Jason Beal
Excellent course. I found it very valuable that you gave examples of both legal and illegal scenarios.
5
Nathan Deherrera
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.
5
Travis Thompson
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.
5
Paul Irwin
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.
5
Tavita Messenger
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.
5
Nolan Vanover
Great all around search and seizure information!
5
Michael Stricker
Wonderful and very informative course--it had real life explanations-
5
Ryan Armosino
Great class
5
Officer D. Ripley
Outstanding course
5
Jonathon Wedemeyer
Spectacular class! Great case law, easy to understand, and I enjoyed the best practices added in.
5
Amanda Williams
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.
5
Craig Meyer
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.
5
Blake E Hollins
As a new supervisor, this course help me gain the knowledge I need to lead my officers
5
Robert Burner
Really good class and easy to understand.
5
Miguel Vasquez
Very informational.
5
Sarah Rowin
I love how you provide specifics in areas that might be a little questionable.
5
TB
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.
5
I. F.
TX
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.
5
Michael
Lubbock ISD PD
TX
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!
5
RF
Texas
Great course and very informative.
5
Bing
Not Texas
Great information. 12/10 improved routine patrol knowledge. Statue limitations is a hell of a thing
5
BD
Great class!!! Any officer should take this course!
5
ER
Lubbock Police Department
Tx
Great class. Instructor is very knowledgeable and relays the information in ways you can understand and put in practice.
5
AO
TXDPS
Great course! Relevant to our state we work in
5
JT
Lubbock Police Department
TX
Great class
5
JR
Texas DPS
The course was extremely educational and effective.
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Nathanial Chestnut
TXDPS
Texas
Quality course and instruction. Thank you.
5
AG
Lubbock PD
TX
Great class and learned a lot. This was an excellent course that every LEO should take.
5
Rocio Gameros
Levelland Police Department
Texas
Great class! Learned a lot of information. Great instructor.
5
MR
TX
Fantastic course
5
A. Ortega
Levelland Police Department
Texas
Great instructor! Explained Case law down to the base
5
EH
Levelland Police Department
Texas
Great for experienced or new officers
5
Zachary Vizcaino
Lubbock Police Department
Texas
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.
5
EG
TXDPS
TEXAS
Great course
5
Pb
Great class, learned a lot
5
Matthew Garrow
Colorado
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.
5
Ben Carnes
Colorado
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!
5
RIPLEY POLICE
Tennessee
Wonderful class great instructor
5
Blue Springs Police
Missouri
Fantastic training with fantastic instructors.
5
Stephanie Quinones
WY
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!
5
A. P.
WVCPD
Colorado
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!
5
R. B.
Colorado
This was an excellent class that thoroughly enjoyed. The best part for me was updated case law information, not simply rehashing old examples.
5
Colorado
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.
5
Joshua David
Colorado
This was a great training that does a good job of breaking down the fundamentals of search and seizure.
5
C. H.
Colorado
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.
5
Mark Beluscak
Colorado
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.
5
C. S.
Colorado
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.
5
Wes Doughty
Colorado
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.
5
Justin Paxton
Colorado
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.
5
Golden Police
Colorado
By far the best and most informative legal-based training I’ve attended
5
Colorado
Very good refresher course for veterans and rookies. Answered a ton of questions throughout the course.
5
Colorado
Useful case studies to help teach a training point
5
B. R.
Colorado
Advanced Search and Seizure was very informative. I enjoyed my instructor's energy and knowledge of the subject matter.
5
Colorado
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.
5
J. W.
Golden PD
Colorado
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.
5
Nick Voth
Colorado Rangers
Colorado
This is the best program about Search & Seizure that I've ever done. Excellent!
5
R. S.
West Virginia
Advanced Search and Seizure. Information was well presented, instructor was knowledgeable and did an excellent job presenting the subject matter.
5
Louisiana
The class was very informative. The instructor was very knowledgeable on search and seizure
5
Louisiana
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.
5
Abigale Barks
Sulphur Pd
Louisiana
The class was great! Very educational!
5
Louisiana
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.
5
E. P.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office
Louisiana
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.
5
Louisiana
Search and Seizure class was full of important information and knowledgeable instructor.
5
CPSO
Louisiana
Advanced search and seizure was well taught, indulged into various topics, and gave time for all questions.
5
Raul Trujillo
Texas
Excellent class, great breakdown of information, instructor highly knowledgeable.
5
E. L.
Texas
Mastering searches and seizures Lots of information and good case law Very informative and the information was understandable
5
G. R.
Tulia Police Department
Texas
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.
5
R. B.
Texas
Mastering Search and Seizure Great class
5
C. A.
Tennessee
Incredibly knowledgeable instructor. All information was presented in a logical and comprehensible manner.
5
Tommy McClanahan
Hickman County Sheriff Department
Tennessee
Seizure book. Great class extremely informative!
5
Tennessee
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.
5
J. M.
Tennessee
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.
5
J. V.
Tennessee
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.
5
Tennessee
Advanced search and seizure class. The instructor was very knowledgeable and engaged. Answered all questions. Provided real-life experience. Would definitely recommend this class.
5
Tennessee
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.
5
D. A.
Tennessee
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!
5
A. G.
Tennessee
The training was very helpful! I have a better understanding of Search and Seizure.
5
J. F.
Murfreesboro Police Dept
Tennessee
Advanced Search and Seizure……. Excellent Excellent Instructor….. Extremely entertaining, funny, and knowledgeable
5
Gallatin Police Dept
Tennessee
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!!!
5
P. R.
Colorado
Awesome training. Engaging and informative the instructor was fantastic in engaging the class and making the topic relatable
5
I. O.
Colorado
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.
5
Golden PD
Colorado
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.
5
J McConnell
Pueblo County Sheriff Office
Colorado
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.
5
N. G.
Colorado
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.
5
Guy Garner
Golden PD
Colorado
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
5
Colorado
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.
5
Colorado
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.
5
Ryan Thomeczek
Fort Lupton PD
Colorado
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.
5
Colorado
Extremely helpful for a new officer like myself. Provided a lot of clarity for discussions had during the academy.
5
Colorado
Great class eye-opening with the scenarios and case law presented
5
Colorado
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.
5
Glendale PD
Colorado
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.
5
Colorado
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.
5
R. S.
Arizona
Overall great information regarding search and seizure. Very informational
5
B. H.
Arizona
Loved the PowerPoint points and how detailed they were, and how easy to break them down for a basic officer
5
Arizona
Great information. Instructor was very knowledgeable of cases and how to apply them to the job.
5
C. M.
Arizona
I really enjoyed this course! There was a lot of helpful informations and explanation of cases. I’m really glad I attended.
5
R. W.
Scottsdale PD
Arizona
Great case law with great conversation about how the cases were handled and could have been handled better
5
C. G.
Arizona
The class is very educational and definitely a great knowledge of wealth in the instructor.
5
Arizona
Highly recommend for all cops! Examples given are great and can be applied to all aspects of our profession.
5
Valentine Costalez Jr
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
Arizona
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.
5
B. R.
Arizona
Great class should be required for all new cops, didn't know what some things like Curtilidge was defined, I knew briefly
5
Arizona
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.
5
O. C.
Arizona
First time attending great training and resources. Excellent explanation of Court Cases.
5
D. B.
AZ
Came into this training with an open mind and now I’m leaving with a full learning experience like never before.
5
Clinton Mathis
Scottsdale PD
Arizona
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!
5
N. S.
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Arizona
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.
5
J. S.
Arizona
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.
5
Gilbert PD
Arizona
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.
5
D. N.
AZ
Excellent presentation and explanation of the 4th amendment. Previously purchased some of the books and are a valuable resource!
5
T. P.
Gilbert PD
AZ
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.
5
Nathan Barden
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
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.
5
DM
Bakersfield Police Dept.
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.
5
Edward Hinojosa
Tulare Police Department
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.
5
CH
Colorado State Patrol
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
5
MM
Idaho Springs Police Department
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.
5
SC
CSP
Good class, great refresh of SS. Instructor was well prepared and entertaining. Would recommend class
5
Connor Aydt
Colorado State Patrol
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.
5
AT
Green Mountain Falls Marshals Office
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.
5
KN
West Metro Fire Rescue
Great review. Loved all the case reviews.
5
NC
MCSO
I thought this was a great class and think everybody should take this course.
5
RL
JCSO Mississippi.
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.
5
Ron Bailor
Idaho Springs
Search and seizure class is great. Lots of time spent explaining boundaries and answering questions.
5
JM
Otero County Sheriffs Office
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.
5
R.H.
CO State Patrol
It was engaging environment to learn. It was great overview of case law, and pertinent Colorado specific case law.
5
JB
Elko PD
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.
5
J.K.
Search and seizure class was great.
5
M.M.
Advanced Search and Seizure - extremely informative and very well presented
5
HD
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
5
DG
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.
5
K. B.
Pearland PD
Texas
I just completed the Blue to Gold Traffic Stop and Arrest, Search, and Seizure course at my agency. What an absolutely phenomenonal course. I have learned more in the past two days than I did in my Police Academy. The course content was extremely applicable to our daily tasks on the street. I highly recommend these courses and look forward to taking many more in the near future! Thank you Chris McFarlin!
In this comprehensive training program, we will delve deep into case law, providing you with a thorough understanding of how to respond legally and effectively to a wide range of challenging situations. From undercover operations to anonymous tips, constructive possession issues, and more, our course covers it all. You will learn how to articulate these complex issues in a legally defensible manner, ensuring your investigations are rock-solid.
I've been in law enforcement for 9 years now, spending the last few as an investigator. What these Blue to Gold courses are teaching me is that LEOs should be getting far more training on the law and how it can work in their favor. It's taken me this long to learn how to properly apply Miranda yet ensure that application does not destroy my investigation. Same goes for search and seizure. LEOs should be just as up to speed on case law as our DAs. This was a great course!
5
William Charbonneau
Great Course!
5
Raymond Wegrzynek
Very useful info. I love that you have an explanation of the video or summary below. Helps get. A better understanding of information.
5
Mark Davis
Amazing course. The instructor provides many details over subjects that are routine in everyday law enforcement and should be considered "Basic knowledge." but explains each topic in ways that help officers actually understand the legal reasons why they can/can't do something.
5
Sylvia Felder
This course really enlightened me and I learned a lot of small tidbits that will help me out on the streets.
5
James Scheib
Good Class
5
R Nikephoros
Very thorough and a great course both for review for senior officers and getting the basics for those just starting out.
5
Ryan Jones
Very informative
5
James O'Mahony
Awesome class. Well prepared now to build good cases for prosecution.
5
Colby Green
As a newer officer, this lesson answered many questions for me. Some of the information given (with case law to support) even corrects what some of my senior officers have told me is illegal (not against policy, but illegal). I would HIGHLY recommend this class to any offclicer - new, through Admin.
5
Rashaan Mitchell
This training opened my eye and was awesome!
5
Amanda Williams
This 8-hour class is amazing. It is broken down into different lessons and each lesson was very informative and included case law, video break-downs/discussions and real-life scenarios. This class also has assessments after the lessons to keep the learner engaged in the class. This class is very informative and all encompassing on topics like, single purpose container doctrine, collective knowledge doctrine, how to improve your undercover investigations, use of CI's, and much more!
5
Colin Rogers
Excellent coverage of subject matters especially breaking down into easily understandable terminology and concepts. Will for sure be doing more on demand courses in the future.
5
Blake E Hollins
Had a ton of insightful and though provoking material. A must take course
5
Jessica Araiza
Thermopolis Police Department
Wyoming
I just completed a two-day training in Advanced Search and Seizure and Advanced Criminal Investigations in Jackson, WY. This was by far the most entertaining and knowledgeable training I have attended in my short three years of Law Enforcement. Anthony Bandiero is very intelligent and I hope more law enforcement agencies seek him out to expand their knowledge.
5
La Plata county
Colorado
Advanced Criminal Investigation This course breaks down components and legal concerns through advanced criminal investigations I'm a way that gets the student to actively think their way through the process and problem-solve.
5
H. K.
Colorado
Advanced Criminal Investigations Great class. It’s both an excellent review and has contemporary topics. They keep things simple and easy to remember
5
Colorado
Great class on criminal investigations. The instructor has an incredible grasp of the 4th amendment and its application. Moreover, the continued of state-specific cases is extremely helpful!
5
JA
Bakersfield PD
Advanced criminal investigation class, great class learned lots of new information
5
R.Y.
Warrensville Hts Police
Class Advanced Criminal invest stow 4/10/24 great information about different situations I have found myself in and have heard about in my first year on the road.
Bulletproof Report Writing is primarily focused on training officers the required articulation skills that will help them construct legally defensible police reports. Officers need to produce detailed and solid statements on encounters that allow prosecutors to charge defendants without asking for follow-up information. The key ingredient is the power to articulate and officers will learn this vital skill.
(Book included with each registration: Bulletproof Report Writing)
Clear and concise, even made things fun with videos. All around excellent job and I believe it will help me throughout my career as a LEO.
5
Matthew Harbin
This is a great class, not grammar and spelling, but real report writing. Articulation, format, using case law, and more. It is now a staple for my trainees. One day will be set aside their first month on training to take this class.
5
Shuntale Gaines
Very helpful and informative
5
Jesse Baker
I really enjoyed the entirety of the course, One idea that may have been valuable to myself and likely others would be to have more practice exercises in rewriting example sentences. Thank you, I feel better prepared to do my job as a law enforcement officer.
5
Marcus McElroy
The course is helpful.
5
Darin Franklin
Very informative class to improve my writing and articulated skills. Love the exercises and the interactive portions of the class!
5
Brandon Curtis
Very informative and well put together. This class is great for officer's who struggle, or who may need improvement with their report writing.
5
Nathan Businger
This was a good training for all experience levels. Good reminders on articulating elements of crimes, and good suggestions on how to write better reports. I would absolutely recommend this training to others. Thank you!
5
Mike McFadden
Very interactive and great training. Lots of details to keep in mind when articulating events in a report.
5
Dylan Scottford
very great course and the things that you are pointing out are amazing
5
Urs Brechbuehler
This course made me a better report writer, because it help me to better articulate myself, and to structure my report in a logical manner. I think every officer should be required to take this class.
5
Hartville police department
Ohio
100% recommended this course
5
Travis Raz
I attended the Bullet Proof Report Writing course in Henderson this week. Having never bought into the bare minimum amount of training per year, I have invested good deal of my free time taking courses over the last 30 years. I found the recent course in Henderson to one , if not the best organized and best presented, I have ever taken. I felt my time was well vested. I look forward to trying out some of the webinars next.
5
David Castro
Elm Ridge PD
Texas
Great courses, great instructor. A lot of good information has been given to me that I will take back with me and apply them in the field. Would definitely recommend blue to gold to any LEO.
5
United States
The book was filled with knowledge to help and understand the class and further my skills to write. The class was more based on the 4th amendment than being a better report writer.
5
K. A.
Guilford County
United States
I enjoyed the class very much. I haven’t been through field training yet, but I feel that this has better prepared me in the one aspect I have been most worried about
5
United States
The course was very helpful and educational. A lot of good information was presented.
5
Daniel Stewart
United States
Very in-depth. Good review of case law. The videos were good. 15 minute longer lunch would be nice.
5
United States
Bulletproof Report Writing: The class was very informative on how to write reports that are concise, persuasive, and easy to follow. The instructor was passionate about the material that he taught and was able to convey the information in a relatable way.
5
MM
OH
Extremely informative and helpful. I enjoy writing reports and this gave me good details for how to improve.
5
AS
Ohio
A really great class !!!
5
DG
Ohio
The report writing course helped me understand how to write my reports with more pertinent details and format them to be easier to read.
5
Texas
Bulletproof report writing is a very good class. Wiehn is a very good speaker/instructor
5
R. G.
Perryton Police Department
Texas
I attended the report writing class. I expected to be bored, but I was surprised by how well put together the class was and how entertaining the instructor made a very dry subject. I highly recommend taking the Bullet-proof Report Writing.
5
Texas
Really good class! Helped me learn how to re-word and structure my report.
5
United States
Great class and knowledge. Will be looking forward to purchasing additional book materials. Thank you!
5
GCSO
US
The class was really helpful. The instructor has a large variety of materials to explain. I would recommend it to fellow law enforcement officers.
5
Tennessee
Great knowledge. Amazing instructor. I would definitely suggest this to fellow employees.
5
CLARKSVILLE PD
Tennessee
Very useful class along with the book. Changes your perspective on writing more detailed reports and avoiding getting caught up by a defense attorney's questions.
5
A. G.
Clarksville Police Dept
Tennessee
This course was great! The instructor was great in explaining everything
5
Tennessee
It is an amazing course, I learned a lot.
5
J. V.
Tennessee
Fantastic class that helps officers understand complex scenarios and proper phrasing that helps articulate facts and reasoning.
5
Tennessee
The bulletproof report writing course was very informative and some of the best training I’ve had. The instructor was very professional and should get a raise.
5
S. S.
Colorado
Took the Bulletproof Report writing class and it was great, very informative, and a lot of useful information. Will definitely recommend to other officers.
5
Colorado
The observation videos were a great way to put instruction into practice. I enjoyed and learned from all three classes and definitely will recommend them to my department.
5
Colorado
Report Writing. Amazing presentation! Instructor was well versed and extremely knowledgeable!
5
Ivan Landmark
Colorado
The instructor was well-educated in the field of report writing. The observation exercises were great and getting you to pay attention in greater detail. Overall great training to attend.
5
Tony Hudson
Colorado
Report writing. The class was informative, insightful, well-prepared, and rambunctiously taught.
5
J. H.
Colorado
This class was amazing, I was struggling on how to articulate. With this class I have a better understanding on how to articulate what I have seen.
5
J. L.
Colorado
Extremely helpful in reviewing and learning new and better ways to write reports.
5
N. G.
Colorado
Great class that focuses on report writing through correct articulation of facts and supporting case law.
5
Shane Johnston
Elbert County SO
Colorado
Extremely valuable information, no matter what class you take! A must for all LE who want to progress their on-the-job knowledge!
5
C. B.
Brighton Pd
Colorado
The material was easy to follow, speaker made the class interesting and relevant to LE
5
I. L.
Basalt PD
Colorado
Really good class. Really enjoyed the information and made it easy to understand with the real-life scenarios. Made me think about my articulation and to focus and list all observations made.
5
J. B.
Colorado
I enjoyed all the classes by Blue To Gold so far! The deep dive into how our legal system interprets our actions and how we can better explain our actions is literal gold. The understanding the classes teach leads to a better application of the law and thus a better understanding of it as well. I hope to see more classes from Blue to Gold offered to my agency and fellow officers in Colorado.
5
M. D.
Bullet proof report writing. Overall entertaining course making valid arguments. Not only did it teach on how to write reports, but also how to conduct investigations.
5
Larry Pearson
Loving County SO
Bulletproof report writing class was an excellent class on different examples that law enforcement utilizing 3 Golden Rules of report writing and the use of the acronym N.E.R.D.S.
5
Robert James
Real County Sheriff's Office
Bullet Proof Report Writing. Great Class for new officers and Officers with years of experience.
5
Nathan Barden
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
I recently attended a Bulletproof report writing class that exceeded my expectations. The class was not only informative but also engaging and enjoyable. The instructor’s knowledge and ability to keep us engaged was remarkable. His humor added an extra layer of enjoyment to the learning experience. I’ve gained valuable insights and skills that I’m eager to bring back to my division. Highly recommended!
5
N.S.
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
The way this class was taught and presented needs to be in the academy. This should be required training for Feild Training Officers teaching Officers In Training how to write reports. I had report write explained in so many different ways that I struggled to write clear and concise reports. This class is going to help improve greatly!
5
Report writing....I think this class had a lot of great information related to report writing. The information was easy to comprehend. I think there was a decent amount of search and seizure topics, maybe some of that can be scaled back. The book is a cherry on top! Thank you!
5
JB
MCSO
Bulletproof report writing class went in extreme depth into one of the most important aspects of my job as a deputy
5
Alberto L.
This course allowed me to reflect on previous reports I had written that resulted in undesirable results and the reasons why they were unsuccessful.
5
AW
Show Low Police Department
I am a dispatcher, but I thought this class was full of good information.. I gained a lot of Information and will be using it on how I write my trainee dailies.. Thank you!!
5
Bryan Heppel
I just completed report writing and really good presentation and made me more confident writing a report and helped me know what to write and what the prosecutors are looking for. After finishing this class, I realized I left a lot of “meat off the bone” on reports and surprised I haven’t been called to court with my lack of detail in my reports. Thank you BLUE TO GOLD
5
Tyler Peterson
Gilbert PD
Awesome examples of case law and other officer’s reports that we can learn from
5
B.R.
Yuma County SO
The course was great, I learned what and how to articulate better, which is what I believe some deputies don't know but I will recommend this course!
5
RW
Scottsdale PS
Great information that will help in future with not only my reports but reading over and teaching my OITs with their reports.
5
VC
MCSO
Great course very good information, new academy’s need a day of this course on top of their current report writing course
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Excellent webinars presented by outstanding instructors! Great training for Law enforcement.
Tyler Bosdell
2024-06-27
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Great free training.
Blue to Gold was recommended to me by a trooper I did a ride along with.
I feel Blue to Gold training has helped me prepare for the academy.
Tim Olivarez
2024-06-27
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First webinar. Will not be last. Very professional and informative.
Rob Eggert
2024-06-27
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Outstanding as always
Sean McMillan
2024-06-27
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Awesome classes each week. Long enough to cover the topic, short enough to keep it interesting. Good variety of topics. I like the quiz and prizes at the end. Keep it up and I’ll keep coming back.
Matthew Marchbanks
2024-06-22
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Great information. Will really help me with my work.
Dustin Meier
2024-06-20
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Great reminders for a part of our job we do daily.
Amanda Williams
2024-06-20
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Amazing class and great infomation!!!
Mark Smeltz
2024-06-20
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I attended two classes. The instructor was very knowledgeable and made the courses easy to understand. I highly recommend anyone to take one of his classes.
T.J
Texas
Outstanding instruction of all things Search and Seizure. B2G has crack the code of making the 4th Amendment nuance into an entertaining subject matter leaving their students feeling confident and knowledgeable.
C.H
New Jersey
What an absolute outstanding training group!!! They make search and seizure law so simple to understand, it allows you to get it right every time!!!! Wonderful - Wonderful folks at Blue to Gold!!!