Lincoln, Rhode Island

I am in Alaska and the area where I work covers 187 highway miles, with 4 communities. I frequently work solo with the nearest unit on duty 150 miles away. With that said the behavior identification is important. Some of the ideas with 2 officer contact I have to modify to be able to safely work the situation. The specific title of the behavior is helpful in articulating the behavior.

Excellent Course. I have attended an inhouse Street Cop Training Course, which contained some similar information. However I found that this particular course was superior in the tone and disbursement of that information. I feel like this course not only refreshed me up on skills sets but also showed even more such as the tactics for foot patrol. As a Lieutenant at my department I know that I will be recommending this course for all of the officers on my shift because if they take it seriously and go out and try to look for the highlighted behaviors they will be able to get results.

Everyone needs this class. I’ve taken other proactive patrol classes and it’s the same thing. Always what to look for but never why criminals react that way. Craig Meyer does a great job at explaining the why which helps a lot in court.

GREAT FOR ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS. SHOULD BE MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW OFFICERS.

I took your full version in person in 2023, and this was a great refresher. Thank you for the knowledge!

I watched half of your class on a detail I was working on and then the next night went in on my normal shift. That night on my shift I stopped 3 cars total. The first car I stopped I got was a guy with a 13 year old active warrant from a neighboring county.  While speaking with him he said he had been living in the area for nine years and no one has ever stopped him. The third car I stopped I ended up developing a PC for and got a possession of cocaine and meth as well as a violation of probation. Since I have taken and finished the course I have been finding more crime mainly on the lower level but the reaction and behaviors are very interesting. Just wanted to say thank you, at the agency I work at there is an expectation for proactive police work but no one truly shows you what to look for. I was considering leaving the profession and I truly believe that this course has saved my career.  Thank you.

Outstanding class, so many practical lessons and strategies he shares to catch criminals.

Helped me not only get some of my best arrests but gave me the knowledge and tactics to stay alive.

I absolutely love this class! I learn something from it everytime I watch it. My time is about to run out and I super thankful for the employees at blue to gold to allow me an extension to watch it. I will be purchasing it again to watch once more. Thanks again!

I am about to hit my 3 year mark in law enforcement. I used to just stop everything and drive an unmarked unit. Now I have begun to be more selective with my stops and switched to a marked unit. I was only a few modules in the other day when I had a stop with a cluster of behaviors. I ended up flipping my driver on misdemeanor charges for information on drug dealers, and I know that is just the tip of what is to come. The new guy on my shift was my backup and he was amazed at what he watched, and now he wants to learn. I think of all the times I saw these behaviors and let them go because I had no idea what I was looking at or how to articulate it to those who also did not understand. I can confidently say I feel much stronger in my enforcement, lengthening the detention by building RAS through behaviors, articulating what I'm seeing, and getting more quality arrests. I can't recommend this course enough, I can't wait to take it in person in February. In a world of chess versus checkers, this is a grandmaster class.

Why Isnt This Being Taught at At Academy Level Amazing class. Humble Instructor. This class really highlights trends, behaviors, and tactics officers need to be aware of and utilizing at all times. Hopefully i’ll get to take it in person one day. Worth the money to have access to this plethora of information.

Took his class in person and his online class was just as outstanding. Thorough and in depth, truly took his time with both his in person and online class to make it a great learning experience.

Awesome class, constantly recommend it to all my colleagues.

Excellent course, very descriptive. The only class that I’ve taken which is relevant to being proactive off the interstates. I would recommend it to anyone and everyone

I really appreciated how Craig, the instructor, brought science into the discussion, especially when he touched on the sympathetic nervous system and its role in policing. It’s not something you often hear about, but it made a lot of sense when he explained how understanding this can improve how officers respond in high-stress situations. What stood out the most was how Craig didn’t just talk about these concepts—he showed us how they’re being applied in his own department. He used bodycam footage from his team to demonstrate that these strategies aren’t just theories; they actually work. Seeing real-world examples of these techniques in action was both reassuring and inspiring. Overall, I found the course incredibly valuable. It was a great mix of scientific insight and practical application, showing how proactive policing can be more effective when backed by an understanding of human behavior.

Hands down one of the best trainings B2G has featured. The amount of valuable content Craig has packed into this course is impressive. These eight hours of training flew by and I couldn’t get enough. For Officers wanting to be proactive and keep their lives in the process of arresting hard criminals, this class is a must have. Craig breaks down foundational elements to beat cop work that will not only save your life but make you a master of proactive patrol work.

Phenomenal class. This should be a requirement for patrol officers.

Excellent course for patrol officers

This is by far one of the best patrol-oriented trainings I've received. I took the on-demand course (online). At first, I was hesitant because I've taken other online courses from different companies and they kinda… sucked. But man, am I glad I took this class. It was like I was sitting in the actual class. Craig does an excellent job explaining everything and has a plethora of videos to show a step-by-step process. The tactics and methods on identifying behavior have ultimately changed the way that Im proactive. I can't unsee these things now and it feels so good seeing all the behaviors that were taught cause you KNOW you have something good. Its awesome. I strongly recommend taking this course. You'll learn a lot.

While this is a very fast paced course it’s digestible. It’s helpful that you have a month to watch the webinar. The knowledge ive taken away i am sure will change my career trajectory.

Great short course to drive home observing behaviors. I would recommend this course as a refresher for well-trained cops and a must for new cops. Combine this with courses that are safety oriented, we could really save a lot of cops lives.

Excellent course, great insight and real world scenarios/examples.

This was confirmation to a lot of the things I know already but eye opening to some new reactions from criminals.

This class should be required for patrol level officers. It will change the way you police. I highly recommend the full on-demand version.

I cannot wait for this course to get close to NOLA! Learn a tremendous amount as a new officer in just one hour!

Very good class. It appears that it doesn't matter if your new or 25+ yrs on. Excellent starter for someone 1-2yrs and great reminder of things experienced Officers have. During the this one hour webinar I took 3 pages of notes and fulled my toolbelt up with several things to take away and use. Great Job

Engaging, entertaining and great content. Highly recommend!

Great information on behavior ques and things to look for while driving, parked, and pedestrian stops. With it being a mini still covers all the stops we face in patrol. Well narrated and discussed!!

Amazing Will come in handy

Great basic proactive course for any officer - will recommend.

Outstanding intro. I recommend anyone take it.

This course was very informative on keeping an eye out for the little things you probably see everyday but overlook. Will definitely take the in-person course when it comes to my state.

I have heard about this course from other Blue to Gold instructors and they were not lying when they said it's a game changer! This has definitely opened my eyes on how to further excel in my career and survive the seemingly "average" traffic stop. Thank you, Craig and Blue to Gold for offering this as a free mini course! I will absolutely be signing up for the full in person course.

Great reinforcement of behavior to look for. I appreciate the case study examples the officer showcased.

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Loved this class. For me it was the missing puzzle piece. Love the articulation of behaviors. Definitely gives you tips and tricks. Amazing course can’t wait to attend the in person course.

I have taken several proactive policing courses and Craig's class is the best out there. It was the best when he was with his last company, and its even better with Blue to Gold. Its been refined and organized since then. He explains everything well and shows you real life examples over and over. When you complete this class, you will see what you have been overlooking all this time. This also includes indicators of dangerous intentions. There is no other class I have seen that offers this quality of content on the subject of criminal interdiction. It will make you a better cop and could save lives.

I considered myself a traffic cop prior to this course...speeding, seatbelts, petty stuff. Immediately began seeing these reactions to my presence. This course opened up a whole new world of policing for me. Can't recommend it enough for guys that think they are proactive.

I've been an officer for 12 years, This by far is the best training I have ever received! I now have more clarity, confidence, and courage to perform my duties as a officer. I have had FTO's that didn't move the needle. I've had FTO that couldn't explain R.AS. or P.C or refuse to answer questions because, they didn't know the answer. Which in my opinion hinder officers being proactive. This course should be a staple. If I ever become a FTO I would purchase this course for the officers that would be trained by me. This course should added to FTO training across the U.S. this course saves lives. Thank you Sir!

Just good street cop skills and how to apply and articulate them!

The information provided is great for new officers trying to find ways to be confident in their proactive work. It is also a great refresher and reminder to experienced officers that may overlook those basics!

The course builds a strong foundation for the basis of stops and makes me really want to take the deep dive into the behavior of individuals outside of their pre-stop movements and actions.

Wow. What a great crash course! Every beat cop needs this course!

Hands down the best training out there. Second time taking it and will take again!

For Officers in inner cities, this is the perfect course and instructor to learn from

I've been doing proactive law enforcement work for some time now, but was able to learn new tactics and behaviors to look for! Cannot wait to get back on shift!

I considered myself a traffic cop prior to this course...speeding, seatbelts, petty stuff. Immediately began seeing these reactions to my presence. This course opened up a whole new world of policing for me. Can't recommend it enough for guys that think they are proactive.

This is by far the best class that I have taken for my career. Craig is a fantastic teacher and makes this course very enjoyable. Not even a day after completing this course, I have already observed all of these behaviors on the road! Even got 2.4g of fentanyl off a stop while given consent from tips he mentioned in this course. You are doing yourself a disservice by not taking this.

I have taken several proactive policing courses and Craig's class is the best out there. It was the best when he was with his last company, and its even better with Blue to Gold. Its been refined and organized since then. He explains everything well and shows you real life examples over and over. When you complete this class, you will see what you have been overlooking all this time. This also includes indicators of dangerous intentions. There is no other class I have seen that offers this quality of content on the subject of criminal interdiction. It will make you a better cop and could save lives.

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.

Advanced Search and Seizure and Advanced Criminal Investigations should be taught to new officers throughout the country. Knowing your legal authority saves lives including your own. Great courses! Would 10/10 recommend to anyone in law enforcement

I thought this was great info, well organized, and used real life examples we will see in the field. Thank you!

As always, Anthony provided excellent, useful information. I highly recommend this course.

Great course. This was very informative.

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!

Very useful info. I love that you have an explanation of the video or summary below. Helps get. A better understanding of information.

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.

This course really enlightened me and I learned a lot of small tidbits that will help me out on the streets.

Good Class

Very thorough and a great course both for review for senior officers and getting the basics for those just starting out.

Awesome class. Well prepared now to build good cases for prosecution.

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.

This training opened my eye and was awesome!

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!

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.

Had a ton of insightful and though provoking material. A must take course

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.

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.

Advanced Criminal Investigations Great class. It’s both an excellent review and has contemporary topics. They keep things simple and easy to remember

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!

Advanced criminal investigation class, great class learned lots of new information

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.

Class should be mandated for all departments

Best course.

Overall a very informative class. Thank You

This course was very easy to follow and created an informative & educational building block which every law enforcement agency should build upon. As dynamic as public safety is, the importance of building trust and partnerships with the community are invaluable. The only way for LEO to conduct themselves is from a professional standard.

Moral class that all police officer should take

I have a whole new understanding of the Duty to Intervene. Which is to say I had no prior understanding of the Duty to Intervene. This course should be mandatory.

Clear and concise presentation of essential information about active intervention that is critical to the success of public safety. Very well done.

Thank you for putting together a great course. We all appreciate it!

The material presented and examples given were outstanding an on point.

Great content and great presenter!

This course would make an excellent requirement for all supervisors and line officers in any police department or any other agency with arrest powers.

Great training for officers of all levels.

An outstanding review of when and how to intervene before a situation goes sideways. The attached cases for each section provide excellent information to put the topic into context.

This is an amazing class, that could save your career if a time arises where you have to intervene in a situation. Rookies, FTO's, and Supervisor's should all take this class.

very helpful information in the performance of the duties.

Exceptional! A must for supervisors to pass along to their subordinates and save their careers.

Great, fully comprehensive classes. Very engaging with real-world, modern-day applications.

Good class and good information

I am a supervisory special agent with the FDA Office of Criminal Investigations assigned to Headquarters. Our office recently acquired your training portals regarding Duty to Intervene and Real World De-escalation. I have been a federal law enforcement officer for 33 years- and I want to express my appreciation for a very well-put-together program. Things have changed over the time I have served in law enforcement and I think your program effectively confronts the issues that we as law enforcement professionals must cope with. I am assigned to headquarters, but some of the things you address (especially in the Real World De-escalation portal) are measures that I can consider practicing with the management of my own staff in the office setting. Again—thank you and thanks for making us better law enforcement personnel!