Zaki Hazou is a proud Ohioan with a passion for Fourth Amendment jurisprudence. His zeal for teaching Search & Seizure stems from his desire to help law enforcement professionals better understand pertinent legal doctrines that impact their day-to-day decision making.
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Zaki is a superb instructor with a remarkable ability to keep the class engaged. Excellent class in Reynoldsburg.
5
JG
Strongsville PD
OH
Detective Hazou displayed an impressive knowledge of the laws being taught. He was also extremely entertaining, while remaining professional and thorough in the manner in which he taught the information, making it easy to understand and apply to the job.
5
ZH
Village of Hebron Police Department
Ohio
Instructor Zaki is a very knowledgeable and great instructor. I highly recommend attending his classes.
5
BD
Very knowledgeable and helpful with questions.
5
Jc
Great instructor, and great class
5
JS
WCSO
OH
Well taught on material Zaki is very versed in. He delivered with case reviews and case law references. Well done!
5
Brittanie Vannoy
OH
Very good. Detective with less than a year on, I learned a lot.
5
CS
Great course. Great instructor. Thanks Zaki!!!
5
Knowledgeable in topics courses are easy to follow and keeps you involved
5
SM
Sharonville
OH
Zaki is an excellent instructor; always presents material in a very understandable and relatable way.
5
John Fetters
Mt. Orab Police Department
Ohio
Liked his presentation and way of “ Cop speak” instead of talking in lawyer jargon.
5
ML
OH
Good class, instructor was good at keeping it interesting.
5
Steve Helton
Trenton
OHIO
Great training! I have attended many Blue to Gold classes and Zaki Hazou make each one interesting and fun. He takes the time before and after class to answer questions which has helped me in many of my investigations.
5
ML
OH
Good class, instructor was good at keeping it interesting.
5
CJ
WPD
Ohio
Great, modern, and relevant info. Highly recommend for any law enforcement officer.
5
BD
Lots of valuable information
5
NS
Cincinnati Police
Ohio
Great informative class. Lots of interaction and practical, realistic videos.
5
MR
OH
Great instructor!
5
Alex
Hamilton Township Police Department
Ohio
Great course and great instructor!
5
CS
Another great course. Zaki is a phenomenal instructor
5
Incredibly knowledgeable and not afraid to teach what he believes is best
5
CB
Shaker Heights
Excellent material, & great instructor
5
DH
New Philadelphia pd
Oh
Great class!
5
AR
OH
Great informative class. Beyond knowledgeable in case law. Highly recommend to all officers new to old.
5
PV
Betea
OH
Was a great class, very informative. Enjoyed the class and listening to Zaki. You can tell he knows his stuff and is confident. Will definitely recommend this class to others.
5
John Holiday
Garfield Heights
Ohio
Great class very informative! Zaki is very knowledgeable and keeps the class interesting!
5
Medina County Sheriff's Office
Great class and information
5
MRM
Great Class!! Great Instructor!!
5
CE
Brooklyn
OH - Ohio
Excellent presentation. Zaki is a wealth of knowledge. Legal classes can be extremely dry and his manner of presentation kept the attention and interest of the class. Definitely recommend this class for every level of officer.
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HD
Good class. Knowledgeable instructor.
5
DS
Ohio
Great instructor. Great course. Simplifies Case Law for an easy understanding on how it applies to day to day scenarios on patrol.
5
Daniel Mitri
Shaker Heights PD
Ohio
Most informative legal class I have attended. A lot of useful information that I am eager to pass along to shift mates and use in the field. Highly recommend to any officer no matter of position or experience.
5
Cy
OH
Good class
5
Cy
OH
Good class
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PV
Betea
OH
Was a great class, very informative. Enjoyed the class and listening to Zaki. You can tell he knows his stuff and is confident. Will definitely recommend this class to others.
5
LH
Ohio
Great class if you are looking to expand your knowledge on case law and requirements for searches
5
NG
Niles
Ohio
Great class, very knowledgeable instructor.
5
CB
Shaker Heights
Excellent material, & great instructor
5
CK
Bath PD
Ohio
Good class very detailed.
5
John Holiday
Garfield Heights
Ohio
Great class very informative! Zaki is very knowledgeable and keeps the class interesting!
5
RC
OH
Great class. Great instructor.
5
Jacob engelhart
Euclid PD
Ohio
Great instructor and amazing material
5
MB
OH
Great class, very knowledgeable!
5
Jordan May
Minerva Police Department
Oh
Good class.
5
NA
Independence
OH
Great class! Very knowledgeable instructor.
5
RC
Ohio
Great class, very knowledgeable.
5
NH
OH
Very well spoken and will clarify and questions you have. Very good class!
5
Josh A
Mansfield pd
Oh
Awesome training, learned a lot to better my career.
5
JR
OHIO
Provided real world scenarios and step by step processes to work through different situations.
5
CB
Lexington
Ohio
Instructor was knowledgeable on the topic.
5
Jordan May
Minerva Police Department
OH
Good class
5
NA
Independence
OH
Great class! Very knowledgeable instructor.
5
SB
Brook Park
Ohio
Great class! Instructor was very knowledgeable.
5
RC
Ohio
Great class, very knowledgeable.
5
NH
OH
Very well spoken and will clarify and questions you have. Very good class!
5
Jacob D
Massillon
Ohio
Very informative and interactive
5
RC
Ohio
Great class, very knowledgeable.
5
Friendly funny and knowledgeable shows a real passion for the subject
5
Josh A
Mansfield pd
Oh
Awesome training, learned a lot to better my career.
5
RA
OH
Great class
5
Jacob engelhart
Euclid
OH
Great class and it should be mandatory for officers in their first years of service.
5
Jmon Wells
Alliance
OH
Great class! Learned a lot from the instructor.
5
Sdl
Ohio
Good content in class, teacher was extremely knowledgeable.
5
TM
Dalton Pd
OH
I attended the Bulletproof report writing course and it was very informative. I learned a lot about writing a strong case report
5
J. Lucas
Stark County Sheriffs Office
Ohio
Knowledgeable and truly passionate about the subject. A joy to learn from.
5
savannah
Bedford
Ohio
Provided good examples and explains things in multiple ways.
5
Jimmy Povejsil
OH
I was told I was going to this class and had little to no interest in attending. The instructor did a phenomenal job in presenting the material and made it very easy to understand and the class was actually enjoyable. With out a doubt probably the best instructor I have ever had for a class
5
JM
University Heights
OH
Knowledgeable instructor. Makes class interesting. I learned a lot and would recommend it to others
5
TL
OH
Instructor Hazou is fantastic. He provided quality information on the topic that was being taught. The bulletproof report writing class should be taken by all officers no matter their time on the job.
5
ACW
Very in depth class, for how to write good reports for any situation
5
Jack Darnell
Middleburg Heights Police
Ohio
Class was excellent. Very detailed information was presented in a way that made it easy to understand the digest. Practical application of report writing and the legal considerations to increase the effectiveness of a report was clear and very interesting.
5
Owen R
University Heights
Ohio
The presentation of the material was very useful and helped me realize there were some areas lacking in my report writing skills
5
Rod Foley
Youngstown
OHIO
Well prepared instructer and knowledgeable of the material
5
YPD
Ohio
Very knowledgeable of the subject matter. Great instructor!
5
RS
Great instructor
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JM
Great presentation of a meaningful topic (Real World De-Escalation). I will intentionally be seeking courses instructed by Zaki. His instruction style, ability to present information clearly and fully helped make the course.
5
Rod Foley
Youngstown
OHIO
Instructor Zaki Hazou is an excellent instructor as well as educated on the topics of Duty to Intervene and De-escalation.
5
ACW
Very informative classes, highly recommended for any point in career training.
5
JH
Twinsburg PD
OH
Zaki was very intelligent and knowledgeable, and provided informative instruction. I would recommend any training provided by Zaki.
5
J. Lucas
Stark County Sheriffs Office
Ohio
Extremely knowledgeable about the topics, and presented in a very relatable and understandable way. Highly recommend any classes held by this instructor and cannot wait to attend another one.
5
MB
YPD
Ohio
Very good instructor. You can certainly see his passion for the law. Was knowledgeable on the subject matter and was able to provide real world examples!
5
Seth Loper
Ohio
Content was relevant and applicable for everyday Police work. I liked the real world examples given on the topics discussed. Teacher was very knowledgeable on the topics discussed.
5
Ryan R
University Heights
Ohio
Very knowledgeable and great instruction. Provided great information that was easy to follow.
5
CP
Ohio
Very knowledgeable in state and federal laws along with case law. Mr. Hazou was very in depth and answered all questions by students thoroughly and professionally.
5
Owen R
University Heights
Ohio
The session was very insightful, and helped prepare me to future calls that require me to slow down and remain calm.
5
ER
Massillon PD
Ohio
Great class, seems like it should be mandatory to cover what you can be liable and or responsible for, even if you’re not the initiating officer. Highly recommend the class.
5
JM
University Heights
OH
Good instructor keeps the class engaged. Very knowledgeable. Learned a lot from the class.
5
MNH
Stark County Sheriffs Office
Ohio
This class was incredible. I learned so much information and learned different ways to use my verbal Deescalation. The instructor was very professional and polite. I definitely recommend taking this class.
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R Snyder
One of the best instructors I’ve had training with
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Withheld
Ohio
I attended Zaki's emerging legal trends class in Bethel Ohio. The class was excellent. The topics were on point, especillay search incident to arrest and drones. Zaki is an exceptional instructor. His passion to help officers understand the law is obvious. He took the time to answer all questions and made the topic interesting. As a current detective in Ohio, he was able to address Ohio specific issues which I found to be interesting. This is my 4th blue to gold in-person class with Zaki. A+ instructor and A+ training.
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Jacob TenBrink
Addyston
OHIO
Blue to Gold training class is highly recommended for all agencies as it is very informative and easy to understand. If there is any misleading information or confusion, the instructor Zaki goes out of his way to explain and ensure understanding.
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JM
New Richmond
Ohio
Zaki Hazou is great with training Search & Seizure updates. The Emerging Legal Trends class is great
5
Eric Willaims
New Richmond police
Ohio
Instructor was very knowledgeable and provided very structural information that was easy to follow and understand.
5
NM
Miami University PD
OH
Really great class. I believe all officers, new or old need to take this class. The laws are constantly changing and we need to keep up with the times!
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AC
He was a great instructor. He was very knowledgeable on the laws and cases. He made sure we understood cases.
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JF
Ohio
Zaki Hazou was very knowledgeable and presented the course material in a logical manner. Zaki was eager to help the class understand, and tailored some of the material specifically to Ohio where are course was located. Zaki used appropriate real world examples, and was effective I'm his conveyance of the lesson material.
5
Jason Hahn
Mt. Orab
Ohio
Very knowledgeable and presented current information that was very helpful and useful. Will definitely attend more Blue to Gold courses.
5
Brian goody
Bethel police
Ohio
Anthony would be proud. The updated case law with the merging and changing laws and decisions were spot on
5
Jamal Brown
Addyston Police
Ohio
Class was an eye opener for me to better understand policing and laws. Very knowledgeable. Great class
5
MJM
Addyston
OH
Very informative, instructor is personable and willing to explain
5
MS
Ohio
Instructor is very knowledgeable and engages the entire class.
5
Walt Griffith
Loveland
OH
Great class! Instructor was very knowledgeable and made the class enjoyable. Great report writing refresher as well as learning new material
5
Brad Jones
Mount Orab Police
Ohio
Zaki is a phenomenal instructor who brings real life scenarios to the classroom and he delivers the information in a manner in which all students and understand.
5
AM
Ohio
I was in the Search & Seizure, Advanced Traffic Stops and Bulletproof Report Writing classes taught in Hamilton Township, OH. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and presented the information in an approachable and professional manner.
5
MC
Nice job teaching an interesting course with valuable information that will assist me in making quicker decisions in the field
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MS
Attended the advanced search and seizure class. The instructor was awesome and kept the class engaged
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JY
Addyston
Today's class has been very informative. Although no one likes to sit and look at slides all day, our instructor has made it engaging and interactive, instead of just speaking to us through the slides. I would recommend this training to all police personnel.
Mastering Search and Seizure
Monday, September 9, 2024 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Advanced Criminal Investigations
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Mastering Search & Seizure combines two of Blue to Gold’s most popular classes: Advanced Search & Seizure and Advanced Traffic Stops and added additional topics like community caretaking and emergency aid exception.
This class is vital for any officer, at any level, with any experience. Students will complete the course with a mastery of search and seizure and will know how to make good case law…more importantly…why!
(Book included with each registration: Search & Seizure Survival Guide)
Incredible class. I used the Search and Seizure Survival Guide for 4 years prior to this class. This class dove deeper into a crucial subject for all officers, and provided a more in depth understanding.
5
W.W.
Clearfield City PD
Utah
Mastering Search and Seizure was an eye opening class and allowed me to look at search and seizure in a new light. I had nothing to compare it to when learning about 4th amendment in the academy, but now that I have some experience it helps me know why I can do what I do.
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.
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Just took the SRO course. What an absolute outstanding training!!! I am not an SRO and have not been one. But as the Captain I need to learn and understand as much as I can. This course is excellent to have a better understanding of the law and the SRO... Keep up the great work B2G!!!!
Doug Wallace
2024-08-29
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Good information provided on S&S
James Scira
2024-08-27
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Great training. I would recommend Blue to Gold training to members of LE.
Nichalas Liddle
2024-08-21
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I have had the pleasure of getting to watch some webinars from Blue to Gold and have enjoyed all the insights and knowledge that the instructors have. Good training for all of us in LE careers. Keep on with the good work y’all do.
brian kinsley
2024-08-21
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Great training, refreshers, topic introductions. I love the free webinars! It really helps when budgets are tight. Thank you!!
Tim Crouch
2024-08-21
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Great, free webinars. Thank you. I love the attorney provided content for up to date and accurate information.
Anthony Smith
2024-08-21
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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!!!