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Jake Bigelow, Legal Instructor for Blue to Gold Law Enforcement Training, brings more than two decades of public safety experience to his work training law enforcement officers. His background spans military policing, emergency medical services, patrol operations, and advanced investigations. He hol ... Read more...
Excellent course. All questions I had prior to the class were answered in detail with case law to back it up. Instructor was engaging and very well informed. Will recommend this class to coworkers.
Great class, dissecting search and seizure to another level
Great instructor! Very knowledgeable, personable, and kept everyone’s attention!
Very knowledgeable and great speaker.
Good class with a great instructor. Made the class enjoyable
Fantastic class! Learned a lot to change my current habits and bring new techniques to my job!
Sgt Bigelow is a fantastic instructor and has a wealth of knowledge. His on street experience helped me understand how to apply the techniques in the class and how to articulate them in real world. Sgt Bigelow is very professional and speaks in a tone that is easy to grasp. Thank you for your time!
The class was presented very well and easy to follow along. Jake was able to answer all questions.
Awesome instructor! Well worth the time and money!
Great real world examples and techniques
Very Engaging, Easy to learn and grab the material.
Jake taught the search and seizure class and the report writing class very well. He brought real experience into the class room making it easy to understand and entertaining.
Sgt Bigelow was super professional and knowledgeable instructor. Was great being taught by a current LEO so understanding beat cop situation.
Jake was awesome. Very knowledgeable, professional great personality. Content very easy to follow along and understand. FIVE STARS
Sgt Bigelow was very professional and super knowledgeable with his instruction. A lot of great information with his presentation. If you haven’t taken a training from him you need to
Outstanding class! Taught by a active LEO so was easy to explain through class.
Jake was super entertaining and enthusiastic about the subject. He taught the course very well and brought real world experience into the discussion.
Search and Seizure class was great! Very entertaining and helpful information. The instructor was kind and funny.
Good class very informative covered a lot of material
Jake was awesome. Super educational class.
Jake does a good job at keeping the attention of the class. He knows the material, as he does not have to read from the PowerPoint. Jake shows enthusiasm when teaching and uses real life experience and stories to instill the point of the material. Jake also appears to understand his audience and know when breaks are needed to keep the class engaged. Overall, the course material and the instructor provide a refresher for all Law Enforcement that incorporates all different jurisdictions. The training is valuable and Jake did a wonderful job representing the Blue to Gold training.
Great course. Knowledgeable, well spoken, and engaging speaker.
Jake is a great instructor. This is his second year teaching at our agency, and he is always on point when teaching. We look forward to having him again!
I had the opportunity to attend the Advanced Search and Seizure course by Blue to Gold today, taught by Jake Bigelow, and it was nothing short of outstanding. This course served not only as an excellent refresher on the foundational principles of search and seizure, but also delivered expansive and detailed instruction on the more refined and complex legal concepts that are critical to modern law enforcement operations. It was incredibly relevant for patrol officers, investigators, and any law enforcement professional looking to elevate their legal knowledge and operational effectiveness. After completing the course, I didn’t just feel refreshed on the concepts that have been drilled into me since the day I started this career—I walked away with a much deeper understanding of topics I hadn’t even realized I needed to sharpen. It opened my eyes to new legal angles and clarified gray areas I’ve encountered in the field. What truly made this training exceptional was Jake Bigelow’s instruction. His advanced knowledge of case law was clear from the very beginning, but what stood out most was his passion—for the profession, for the law, and for helping officers succeed. His energy was infectious, and he brought a level of enthusiasm that made even the most complex legal doctrines accessible and engaging. This wasn’t just another training—it was a powerful and inspiring reminder of how vital it is for law enforcement officers to be both confident and competent when it comes to search and seizure law. Whether you’re in patrol, investigations, or any other division, this course is an absolute must. By the end of the session, I not only felt more informed, but I also felt a revitalization of the passion I have for this career—something I haven’t felt this strongly since I was a rookie. I highly recommend this course to any law enforcement professional seeking to deepen their knowledge and sharpen their skills in this area. This course truly deserves an 11 out of 10—if not higher.
The class was very informative and engaging. I took a lot from this class that I can use in my everyday policing. I love learning from an instructor that is as passionate about his career as Sgt. Bigelow. I will recommend this class to everyone.
Jake is an awesome instructor! I learned a lot of useful knowledge that i plan to bring with me back to my department and use in my career! Very entertaining and engaged!
Great class and refresher. Prestents well very knowledgeable
Very informative and good case law examples for clarification. Excellent instruction.
Very knowledgeable and articulates information clearly and passionately. Knows info and case law well enough to recite without having to read from slides.
Very informative and knowledgeable.
Great instructor, Jake is very engaging and informative. I Would recommend to any law enforcement officer, regardless of experience to take this class.
Great instructor! This class is very interesting and I recommend anyone who gets a chance to attend, needs to get into it.
Instructor Bigelow was very thorough with his presentation on traffic stops. The class was informative and I gained a lot of knowledge on officer safety.
Very informative!!!
Excellent instructor. Interactive and informative. Great practical stories; relevant.
Great class. Wish I had attended this class earlier in my career.
Great knowledge of material and kept us involved!
Excellent class, all information was easily to understand and pssed on
Instructor Jake was very professional and very informative about traffic stops and the case law involved
Great class, valuable information.
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Great instructor, Jake is very engaging and informative. I left with a clear understanding on the topics covered and will be more confident on the streets because of it. Would recommend to any law enforcement officer, regardless of experience.
Excellent instructor that brings real world experience to a class room setting and genuinely articulates why according to case law and state statutes he was able to achieve the outcome.
Sgt. Bigelow was very informative and had a great flow to his trainings. Easy to talk to and willing to answer any questions asked.
Awesome and useful information
Great instruction, very thorough
Extremely informative and knowledgeable about the source material.
Excellent, interactive, and experienced.
Great presentation on search and seizure. Was able to teach and relate to the unique role Fed Probation has. Learned more on this topic in 2.5 hours than prior 9 years in the field.
Great job and very informative. Especially with such short notice!
Jake put on a fantastic class. I’ve been a cop for about 12 years and this was the most relatable class I’ve had. Cops teaching cops. Jake covered material that we deal with on a day to day basis and taught it in a way that kept our attention opposed to the suit and ties that usually end up boring us to death. Highly recommend.
Material well presented with real world discussion relating to topic.
Second class I’ve been to. Very good instructor!
Class is very well put together, with a lot of pertinent material.
Knowledgeable and relevant. Uses his own experiences.
Awesome class, learned a alot
Great info! Learned alot of tips and tricks on how and what to ask individuals on traffic stop
Very good instructor. Very knowledgeable and made class interesting.
Great work and energetic! Very informative and great woth different ways to teach new officers about search and seizure!
This was my first out of agency training, and I had one of the best experiences, I wanted to come back each day and was not dreading it at all. I got so much information that was based off experience and was geared to my states Case law, even though Jake doesn’t work in Colorado.
Was an eye opening and provided an amazing up date to search and seizure and case law. Highly recommend
Jake did an outstanding job in all three classes I was able to attend. I was impressed by his knowledge, expertise, and unwavering commitment to developing the next and current generation of law enforcement professionals. Throughout the course, Jake provided invaluable insights into the complexities of policing. Jake’s real-life case examples, and thought-provoking discussions allowed the class to gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and responsibilities officers face. Jake’s passion for the field was evident during all classes. Jake inspires students to think critically, develop communication skills, and embrace the importance of ethical decision-making. Jake’s ability to connect with students created a supportive and engaging learning environment. Furthermore, Jake's dedication to ensuring success extended beyond the classroom. Jake was patient and answered questions, provided guidance, and offered encouragement for what police officers face daily. I will be sending all the officers through these classes, hands down one of the best training(s) I have attended in 14 years!
Mastering Search & Seizure
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 | Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
K9 Case Law
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 | Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Real World De-Escalation
Thursday, December 7, 2023 | Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Duty to Intervene
Thursday, December 7, 2023 | Time: 1:30 PM – 5:30 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!
Outstanding!
Once through general information this course provided good content for lawful vehicle searches
Incredible class. I used the Search and Seizure Survival Guide for 4 years prior to this class. This class dove deeper into a crucial subject for all officers, and provided a more in depth understanding.
Mastering Search and Seizure was an eye opening class and allowed me to look at search and seizure in a new light. I had nothing to compare it to when learning about 4th amendment in the academy, but now that I have some experience it helps me know why I can do what I do.
With our cutting-edge curriculum, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the legal principles that govern K9 deployment and how to apply them in real-world scenarios. Designed for any officer who works with or around K9s, including handlers, supervisors, interdiction officers, and command personnel. Our expert instructors will cover a wide range of topics, including deploying a K9 during traffic stops, use of force on fleeing suspects, and utilizing K9s in specialized settings like schools and jails. With K9 Case Law, you’ll have the knowledge and skills you need to navigate the complex legal landscape of K9 deployment with ease
Real good class, especially for a very young department. Also great refresher for senior officers!
LOVED IT! Amazing class, good explanations and examples.
The course is great, but if a K9 handler is only interested in seeing the information associated with Use of Force and Patrol K9s you cannot skip ahead. Of course I understand the course will not be completed and you cannot get a certificate etc if you do not watch all of the videos. But I purchased the course specifically for that chapter and there is no option to jump ahead without a review of search/seizure/and a bunch of detection dog case law. While interesting, irrelevant to patrol K9 use of force case law questions.
I am new to the K9 world and recently got a K9. This course covered everything you need to know about case law and provided many examples. I highly recommend this course to any new officer or seasoned one who needs a nice refresher.
Great course with extremely useful information. All our K9 members will go through this training!
This is more than just a K9 case law class! It covers every word of the 4th Amendment in detail! This class will give you a whole new look on search and seizure and case law to support the information given to you. This class contains great information for new K-9 handlers, but also great information if you are not a K-9 handler. Having a hard time articulating R.S. to hold a person for a K9 on a traffic stop? Look no farther for training, and take this class!
I thought this was great. I've only been a handler for six months and while my K9 school was awesome for the hands-on portion this course really closed the loop on the legal and administrative aspects. I very much enjoyed the course and I highly recommend it!
I have taken several in-person trainings and online through Blue to Gold. All the classes are extremely beneficial and contain the information needed. Great job and keep up the great work. I look forward to future trainings and I make sure to spread the word with my agency and others about the benefits.
Excellent course. Lots of beneficial information with the ability to go back and review.
Enhance your law enforcement skills with our highly acclaimed Real World De-escalation course. Geared towards dedicated officers seeking to minimize unnecessary use of force, this comprehensive training program provides practical and effective tactics for successfully de-escalating encounters. In a landscape where traditional police training has heavily emphasized force, mastering de-escalation is equally vital. By completing our course, you'll acquire essential skills to reduce unnecessary use of force, build community trust, enhance critical decision-making, and boost overall morale.
This course was great. Providing great legal updates and resources for law enforcement.
Good information to help officers in their decision making.
Great.
This class had very good information and it will be helpful moving forward. This kind of stuff is what I build my professionalism around. I am not the biggest person in law enforcement and this kind of stuff seems to help me more than people understand. It's helped me in so many different situations. I appreciate how you taught the class it kept me focused.
Very helpful, thank you
Thank You for the mindful videos and learning modules
The instructor did a great job presenting the material.
Another great class. I appreciate being talked to like a cop.
Very informative, well worth it!
Exceptional! Highly recommend to all.
These techniques can be used at work or at home.
Thanks for the training, it was great, and I learned a great deal of new information and ways to better communicate with people.
Course was awesome.
I really liked this class. It was very informative and I feel better prepared.
When I was forced to complete this training I was a little annoyed I had to watch 4 hours worth of video. As the training went on I actually learned a lot. It was great information, provided great tips and tricks, the instructor was chill and appeared to be himself and wasn't being too professional for the camera. It was a great training.
This course was actually very good. I went into it with low expectations because web-based training can be rough, however, the instructor was engaging, articulate, funny, and on point. The videos were great. The subject's relevance to current events was definitely helpful. I would recommend this course to anyone in need of some good de-escalation training.
All 4 classes I took were amazing. They were packed with all kinds of useful modern-day information, and the instructor did it in a way that kept the class engaged. Would recommend it to everyone in law enforcement.
Another great set of classes. We are mandated to take de-escalation and duty to intervene classes here, but BtG made a very dry subject into one that was not only palatable but enjoyable! John Wiehn was an excellent instructor and an expert on the subject matter. Plenty of good videos and cop anecdotes kept things engaging as well. 10/10 would go to any BtG training if they are as good as these two classes.
Great real-life training. The presenter was engaged and knowledgeable of the course data.
I was a part of the de-escalation training module. It was absolutely outstanding, the instructor was highly knowledgeable and easy to follow along with. I would highly recommend this course to anyone.
Real World De-escalation: Incredibly relevant and applicable. It’s great to hear this sort of training from those who have backgrounds as LE and attorneys.
I’m still quite new to law enforcement so sitting in the de-escalation class was very informative. It explains some ways that I can better explain things to try and de-escalate a situation. However, it also explains that not all situations are able to be de-escalated. Which made me feel more confident in judging if a situation will be able to be de-escalated or not.
De-escalation This class was incredible. I really appreciated the videos that incorporated real-life situations in which the techniques were applied. Our instructor did an awesome job conveying the material.
Great class, you could tell the instructor loves what he does. A lot of great examples of do’s and don’t do.
Just attended the de-escalation class and it was a great and informative class. The class had a lot of discussion and made you think about how you do your job and can increase your overall success in situations. Would highly recommend it!
Good class about de-escalation
This de-escalation class greatly helped in reviewing and informing officers of great de-escalation tactics to employ and the situations in which they should be employed. The instructor did a great job at presenting the material and showed videos that provided conversations and how they relate to the de-escalation principles.
De-escalation class. The class was very in-depth in providing step-by-step processes to effectively de-escalate and non-escalate some situations that it is appropriate to utilize. The instructor having both LE and legal experience provided two different points of view on situations that are pivotal in how situations can proceed.
It’s really good training and very informative. More than most training, real-life scenarios and footage were used.
Good training, good instructor. I attended bulletproof writing, search & seizure, duty to intervene & de-escalation
As law enforcement professionals, the responsibility to safeguard justice extends not only to our interactions with the public but also within our own ranks. Failing to intervene can have dire consequences, from termination to criminal charges and civil rights lawsuits. Our groundbreaking Duty to Intervene course is a comprehensive solution, arming officers with essential skills to prevent unnecessary use of force, enhance community trust, and intervene safely and effectively.
Class should be mandated for all departments
Best course.
Overall a very informative class. Thank You
This course was very easy to follow and created an informative & educational building block which every law enforcement agency should build upon. As dynamic as public safety is, the importance of building trust and partnerships with the community are invaluable. The only way for LEO to conduct themselves is from a professional standard.
Moral class that all police officer should take
I have a whole new understanding of the Duty to Intervene. Which is to say I had no prior understanding of the Duty to Intervene. This course should be mandatory.
Clear and concise presentation of essential information about active intervention that is critical to the success of public safety. Very well done.
Thank you for putting together a great course. We all appreciate it!
The material presented and examples given were outstanding an on point.
Great content and great presenter!
This course would make an excellent requirement for all supervisors and line officers in any police department or any other agency with arrest powers.
Great training for officers of all levels.
An outstanding review of when and how to intervene before a situation goes sideways. The attached cases for each section provide excellent information to put the topic into context.
This is an amazing class, that could save your career if a time arises where you have to intervene in a situation. Rookies, FTO's, and Supervisor's should all take this class.
very helpful information in the performance of the duties.
Exceptional! A must for supervisors to pass along to their subordinates and save their careers.
Great, fully comprehensive classes. Very engaging with real-world, modern-day applications.
Good class and good information
I am a supervisory special agent with the FDA Office of Criminal Investigations assigned to Headquarters. Our office recently acquired your training portals regarding Duty to Intervene and Real World De-escalation. I have been a federal law enforcement officer for 33 years- and I want to express my appreciation for a very well-put-together program. Things have changed over the time I have served in law enforcement and I think your program effectively confronts the issues that we as law enforcement professionals must cope with. I am assigned to headquarters, but some of the things you address (especially in the Real World De-escalation portal) are measures that I can consider practicing with the management of my own staff in the office setting. Again—thank you and thanks for making us better law enforcement personnel!
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