Blake Richardson — Instructor Profile

Avg 4.86/5 101 reviews 99% recommend

About Blake Richardson

Blake Richardson began his law enforcement career as a Military Police Officer in 2006. He served for 11 years, completing three overseas deployments where he trained partner police forces in law enforcement operations, riot control, proactive tactics, vehicle searches, marksmanship, room clearing, and emergency response. During his military service, he also completed a 4-week Leadership Course and a 6-week Advanced Leadership Course and was the recipient of numerous military awards.

After leaving the military, Richardson transitioned to civilian law enforcement and currently serves as a K-9 Handler in Tennessee. His assignments have focused on proactive patrol and criminal interdiction, with an emphasis on criminal behavior recognition, case law application, and officer safety. His performance has been recognized with multiple certifications and professional achievements, including being named Deputy of the Year in 2024.

Richardson has completed advanced specialized training nationwide, focusing on interdiction tactics, criminal behavior recognition, state-specific case law, and proactive patrol strategies that drive real results on the street.

His combined military and civilian law enforcement experience has resulted in significant operational outcomes, including large narcotics and currency seizures, recovery of stolen vehicles, apprehension of high-risk fugitives, and safely locating a missing juvenile.

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Recent Reviews

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Mar 24, 2026
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★★★☆☆ · Recommended

Information in this class was good.

Mar 24, 2026
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★★★★★ · Highly recommended

There was lots of good information and some good ideas to add to my tool kit. At some times the course seemed to jump around a little bit but I enjoyed the content.

Mar 24, 2026
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★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Great information for new people and experienced. Wonderful strategies and ways to look at situations

Mar 24, 2026
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★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Great class, teaches prudent information for stops.

Mar 24, 2026
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★★★★☆ · Highly recommended

Only negative, is the training went significantly over the time that was stated.

Mar 24, 2026
Student Review
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Great class with a wealth of knowledge. Would like another class like this that goes deeper into Montana Case law and some of the Supreme Court case laws Montana doesn't recognize.

Mar 24, 2026
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★★★★☆ · Highly recommended

Great introduction to interdiction basics.

Mar 24, 2026
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★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Very knowledgeable and impactful. I will be applying these techniques going forward.

Mar 24, 2026
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★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Interesting class, learned things I never thought of before

Mar 24, 2026
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★★★★☆ · Highly recommended

Great real life examples of material

Mar 24, 2026
Student Review
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Awesome class. Incredibly practical knowledge

Mar 24, 2026
Student Review
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Excellent class on how to successfully be proactive as a street level cop. I would highly recommend to any law enforcement officer with any years of service.

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