Added January 15, 2026

Understanding the Mexican Cartels and Narco Cultura

Mt. Vernon, IL · Aug 12–15, 2025 · 40 hours · $600

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Instructor

Victor Galarza

Description

Hosted by the Illinois State Police in cooperation with the Illinois Army National Guard

Reviews for this course

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Abelardo Lucas
CO · Attended 1/14/2025

The information provided is very valuable due to personal experiences and truly understanding a culture.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Edward Ramirez
CO · Attended 1/14/2025

There was so much information. The structure of the class made it very interesting to follow.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Mollee Heeney
CO · Attended 1/14/2025

This class was very beneficial to me because I knew little to none of this information before. I like to work narcotics investigations so this information is crucial for me. I also think it was very important to learn the distinction between the legit religious practices and the narco practices.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Roberto Falomir
CO · Attended 1/14/2025

Class was very informative and professional. Definitely will utilize the information and training I obtained in this training for my daily.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ezekiel Sisneros
CO · Attended 1/14/2025

Amazing class. Very well explained very knowledgeable

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Malachi Sandoval
CO · Attended 1/14/2025

This class has taught me what I can look for and how to explain these types of criminal organizations

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Samuel Maestas
CO · Attended 1/14/2025

Very knowledgeable of the Mexican Cartels & Narco Culture.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Hunter Velasquez
CO · Attended 1/14/2025

This course was very educational in helping understanding the difference from items that are religious and those that are "items of interest". I knew there were hidden meanings out there but I did not realize how common they are.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Blakely Brown
CO · Attended 1/14/2025

Very detailed course with so much good information.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Samuel Navarro
CO · Attended 1/14/2025

Very detailed and highly informative on each and every section of the course

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cruz Soto
CO · Attended 1/14/2025

Good class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cody Hunn
CO · Attended 1/14/2025

Fantastic course. While it is a lot to take in at once, Sgt. Galarza does an excellent job of bringing it all together and breaking it down in the simplest form.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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