Added January 15, 2026

Understanding the Mexican Cartels and Narco Cultura

Laplace, LA · Apr 13–16, 2026 · 40 hours · $600

Instructor

Victor Galarza

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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ELLIOTT UTLEY
AZ

This class helped me understand some of the missing puzzle pieces from investigations. This class is essential for any intel analyst.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joseph Anderson
AZ

This was a excellent class that dives deep into narco culture. My understanding of the cartel, and what to look for is much better now.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
William Gallego
AZ

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★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ian Cantrell
AZ

I will recommend this class to every law enforcement officer I know. I thought this information is extremely valuable and very current.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
David Larson
AZ

Victor is a wealth of knowledge on Mexican culture and specifically the history of Cartel’s and other significant criminal organizations with links between the Mexico and the United States

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Daniel Espino
AZ

Best LE training I’ve taken, so much so I have taken it several times. I highly encourage others to repeat the class and stay currant.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Daryn Cherry
AZ

Extremely in depth. Victor clearly has the knowledge and first hand experience to be able to teach it all.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Rene Ordonez
AZ

Best class I have attended! Victor was extremely knowledgeable and kept my attention the entire time. I would recommend this class to everyone in law enforcement.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Xavier Altamirano
AZ

This class changed my entire perspective on how to view these criminal organizations. I recommend this class to those who think they have an understanding of this world.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Travis Jones
NM

A lot of great information.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Harold Ramirez
AZ

Great class, eye opener, after seeing symbols and understanding them I could definitely see I’ve missed stuff on basic patrol.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
MacKenzie Vesper
AZ

Very good class. He will show you a different perspective to understanding the Mexican cartels and better understanding Mexican culture, history, and religion.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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