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Chasing suspects on foot is one of the most unpredictable and dangerous tasks in law enforcement. Success depends on more than just speed—it’s about making smart decisions under pressure, reading behavior quickly, and staying within policy and the law. This course breaks down the essential skills and knowledge officers need to manage foot pursuits safely and effectively.

Officers will learn how to recognize the warning signs before a suspect runs, how to adjust their approach based on the situation, and what to consider when use of force becomes necessary. The course also covers how to explain and justify your actions clearly after the fact. Real-world insights and patterns seen in foot chases help officers stay a step ahead.

What You’ll Learn

  • Knowing Your Own Pace
    Understand how your physical capabilities affect how you engage in and manage foot pursuits.

  • Symmetrical vs. Asymmetrical Gaits
    Spot the differences in how people run—helping you identify weapons, injuries, or other risks during the chase.

  • Pre-Action Behaviors
    Learn to recognize the body language and cues that suggest someone is about to bolt.

  • Use of Force Considerations
    Review what levels of force are appropriate during and after a chase, depending on the suspect’s actions.

  • Clear Articulation of Your Actions
    Learn how to explain your decisions in a way that makes sense legally and tactically.

  • Identifying Patterns in Suspect Behavior
    Explore how repeat behaviors and common tactics used by fleeing suspects can inform your response.

By the end of the course, officers will have a stronger grasp of the split-second decisions required during foot pursuits—and the tools to stay safer, more effective, and legally sound in the field.


Certificate: 2 Hours

Credit: In-service credit available in many states


Instructor

Proactive Policing Instructor

Craig Meyer

Craig Meyer has been a certified Peace Officer since 2013. He began his career in Somerset County, New Jersey where he graduated the police academy and then worked for two different municipal police departments from 2013-2017. At the end of 2017, Meyer transferred to the State of Texas to work with a municipal police department. Since transferring to Texas, Meyer has promoted to the role of Sergeant. During his time in Texas he has held the positions of Patrol Sergeant, Field Training Program Coordinator and SWAT Team Leader. Meyer stands behind his “lead from the front” mentality as a supervisor, prioritizes developing his people and believes in fulfilling his greater purpose of helping officers all over the country achieve success in employing proactive policing tactics. As an instructor, Meyer has been credited by thousands of police officers across North America and Canada for having created a lecture based presentation that has successfully broken down and explained the human limbic system as it applies to behaviors commonly displayed by criminals, in a way that can be easily comprehended and then immediately applied at the street level by police officers for success. Meyer is still a proactive Sergeant and continues to employ the same tactics and training taught in class, in the field with his own team of officers.

Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome to Blue to Gold University

    • Course Introduction

    • Meet Your Instructor

    • Questions and Technical Support
  2. 2

    • Disclaimer

    • Foot Pursuit Tactics and Contingencies Part One

    • Foot Pursuit Tactics and Contingencies Part Two
  3. 3

    • Find more about Craig's classes and store
  4. 4

    • Search & Seizure Survival Guide ebook

Course Reviews

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5 star rating

Great Class

Sigurd Sivertson

I believe every officer in the US should take this course. Officers need to know this stuff so we can stop bad case law from being made.

I believe every officer in the US should take this course. Officers need to know this stuff so we can stop bad case law from being made.

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5 star rating

Amazing!!

Steven Sentz

Highly useful information that can be used on every call for service

Highly useful information that can be used on every call for service

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4 star rating

This class was great

Humberto Martinez

i learned a lot. Its about the minor details, especially when it comes to our line of work

i learned a lot. Its about the minor details, especially when it comes to our line of work

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5 star rating

Solid

Troy Wylie

Helpful information, very well presented, in manageable portions.

Helpful information, very well presented, in manageable portions.

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