Understanding the Mexican Cartels and Narco Cultura
Atlanta, GA · Aug 2–5, 2026 · 4 hours · FREE
Instructor
Victor Galarza
Description
Reviews for this course
This was a very good class. It opened my eyes to other items of interest that I had not even picked up on prior to this class. I will be recommending my agency send more of our deputies and detectives attend this class.
I thought I knew a lot about Narco culture, but I was wrong by miles and really didn’t know a thing about the trends and how eveything (logos) is pretty much high jacked to make it their own n to send is a message is absolutely mind blowing! It is extremely exciting to go out on the streets and actually keeping an eye on everting that I just learn is what I look forward to the most!
The training course explains the true difference from Mexican culture, Religion and what is shown to be Narco Culture and how to separate them. The course helps show how to become more vigilant and see the FTO’s are within plain sight if you pay attention.
This course is a huge benefit to understanding not only how narcotics are produced and distributed but also a huge tool on understanding how criminal organizations were created, divided and how they are evolving throughout the world. I would highly recommend this course to someone looking to target criminal interdiction and for someone that may need help on identifying indicators that are out in our communities. Victor truly displays his knowledge and devotion to the subject and it will definitely benefit me!!
Fantastic class. Goes way more in depth on the history of Narco Culura and they why of the Cultura than expected. Victor is a great instructor who continued to engage with the class and ensure the knowledge was being retained. I learned the major MTCOs that are actively trafficking in my area and the cultural trends that these individuals follow. The class also cleared up several old misconceptions that have consistently been incorrectly taught about narco culture and religious beliefs. This class also allows for great networking with other agencies to expand relationships and knowledge.
This is a great class, I highly recommend this course to ALL law enforcement officers. I’ve learn so much about the Mexican Culture.
Excellent course! Getting in to the history and culture really makes the material more understandable. The visual aides we amazing.
Very informative training and top notch instruction information not available anywhere else
This class was extremely knowledgeable and I learned a lot about stuff that is extremely important to policing in my area
I would have never thought I was going understand the deeper knowledge of actual Narco Culture that the meanings and symbols. Also, is what not sugar coated whatsoever and kept it real throughout he whole thing.
Great class, great information. Teaches the attention to detail on what is needed for this particular type of investigations. Instructor provides information on not being bias , as most classes and instructors are still providing this type of stereotype of all Saints (“Indicators”) are criminal related.
This class was able to teach the differents in actual narco culture and religion. It changed views I had previously had in regards to the saints and Santa murte. It helped give correct information on the subjects.