Added January 15, 2026

Understanding the Mexican Cartels and Narco Cultura

Laplace, LA · Apr 13–16, 2026 · 40 hours · $600.00

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Instructor

Victor Galarza

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Description

Class is fully paid by the San Luis Valley Training Authority with funds from Colorado POST. A MUST TO ATTEND!

Reviews for this course

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Nathan A.
NM · Attended 10/10/2023

This class was very educational and informative. Has lots of examples and taught by an instructor with experience.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Agusta A.
NM · Attended 10/10/2023

Unbelievably eye opening as to what is currently happening around us. Every New Mexico officer should be mandated to take this course.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Timothy S.
NM · Attended 10/10/2023

Excellent class! Learned a lot about the different cartels that have infiltrated the entire world and continue to grow, which is encountered more as a patrol officer.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Richard S.
NM · Attended 10/10/2023

Amazing class, the little I got to see opened my eyes to the problem these organizations pose. Highly recommend this class to any and all law enforcement personnel so they can see how to tackle this problem.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ramon C.
NM · Attended 10/10/2023

Very informative class presented in a very well, entertaining and informative way by a very knowledgeable person.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Levi A.
NM · Attended 10/10/2023

In a 2 hour class a lot of very informative information was convered and retained by practical teaching of real life scenarios!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jason O.
NM · Attended 10/10/2023

Class was extremely informative, we definitely appreciate victor taking the time to teach NM BPOT 206 in addition to his regular class. The pictures, videos, and wealth of knowledge made this class one of the best Class 206 has had. Thank you!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nehemiah B.
NM · Attended 10/10/2023

Very interesting about Mexican Cartel. Makes me wanna do more with narcotics.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Sasha S.
NM · Attended 10/10/2023

Such an amazing unique real life experience and knowledge. Opened my eyes to what’s happening in the world but specifically in my own state.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Frankie C.
NM · Attended 10/10/2023

Great training lots of knowledge highly recommend!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Isabella V.
CO · Attended 9/13/2023

Class was engaged and the display of the shrines along with the material passed around made it easier to understand the multiple culture differences explained in the class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Roman C.
CO · Attended 9/13/2023

I like how the class was broken down and information was easy to understand. Looking forward to taking the four day class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Yesika P.
CO · Attended 9/13/2023

Awesome instructor and class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Eduardo M.
CO · Attended 9/13/2023

Great class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Chris L.
CO · Attended 9/13/2023

Good class with a knowledgeable instructor.

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Corey H.
CO · Attended 9/13/2023

Great course for an intelligent understanding of narco culture and symbols. The course also corrects inappropriate myths of symbols.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael W.
CO · Attended 9/13/2023

One of the most beneficial classes I’ve attended during my 41 year career.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Timothy M.
CO · Attended 9/13/2023
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Enormous amount of knowledge from Vic. He has a way of explaining the information in a way that makes it easy to digest. Great class for any level of law enforcement!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Chad M.
CO · Attended 9/13/2023

I learned so much about symbolism and it importance. Very valuable info.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cody H.
CO · Attended 9/13/2023

Highly recommend this class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jamie H.
CO · Attended 9/13/2023

Vic always puts on a great training. 4th time attending and always something new to learn.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joshua L.
CO · Attended 9/13/2023

This class was amazing knowlede to be gained and I wish this was a week long class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Bradley R.
MI · Attended 9/13/2023
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My eyes were opened to several symbols and narco cultures that I did not know existed, or misunderstood what they meant. I know that through out my 25 plus year career I have more then likely missed some criminal activity with simply not. Knowing or understanding the narco culture.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Robert K.
CO · Attended 9/13/2023

Great class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Alejandra R.
CO · Attended 9/13/2023

A one of a kind training. Glad I got to sit in on this training (for the second time).

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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