Added January 15, 2026

Understanding the Mexican Cartels and Narco Cultura

Snowmass, CO · Sep 13–17, 2023 · 4 hours · $375.00

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Instructor

Victor Galarza

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Description

Understanding the Mexican Cartels and Narco Cultura is a law enforcement training course covering Criminal Interdiction, Drugs, Gangs. This course is designed for officers looking to improve field performance, decision-making, and practical effectiveness.

Reviews for this course

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Vito DelCore
CO · Attended 10/20/2023

Great class Victor. Hopefully I can attend one of your 4 day classes

★★★☆☆ 3/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Will Hansen
CO · Attended 10/20/2023

Awesome class. Opened my eyes to a lot of things I’ve been seeing at work more and more often.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jon Hilt
CO · Attended 10/20/2023

Victor is a great trainer and is an expert on this subject.

★★★☆☆ 3/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Alexis Shea
CO · Attended 10/20/2023

Very engaged presentation and very insightful

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Gonzalo Arias
DE · Attended 10/20/2023

It was really good information and a quick detail as well.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Tress Diaz
NM · Attended 10/10/2023
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Victor is extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and enthusiastic about teaching this class. This class is packed with information that clarifies misconceptions of the Narco Culture. I recommend this class to any and all law enforcement officer/ department!

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jacob Diaz
NM · Attended 10/10/2023
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This class was hands down, one of the best classes I have ever taken. Full of amazing knowledge being taught. This class is great for any narc, detective, interdiction officer.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
John White
NM · Attended 10/10/2023
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This is a great class that opens your eyes to DTO, TCO, FTO, and MTO. It shows what to look for and how to explain things in a report. Victor is passionate and well informed in this field. This a must class to take if your wanting to get into drug investigations.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brandon Deets
NM · Attended 10/10/2023

Great instructor, great class. Thank you Victor!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jared Cosper
NM · Attended 10/10/2023

Great information on what actual Mexican religious beliefs versus what narco culture is using to hide in plain sight

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael Olivas
NM · Attended 10/10/2023

Great class with valuable, up-to-date, and relevant information!

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cesar Arroyo
NM · Attended 10/10/2023

Amazing class overall. Really went into depth of what these transnational criminal organizations are. Would take this class again!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ernest Almanza
NM · Attended 10/10/2023

Class was phenomenal, should be apart of the academy curriculum

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Adolfo Olivas
NM · Attended 10/10/2023

Amazing class very knowledgeable! Any officer who has a chance should be a part of it.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nathan Alvidrez
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 Amaro-Lucero
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 Skelton
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 Sanchez
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 Carrillo
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 Abeyta
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 Osborn
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 Begay
NM · Attended 10/10/2023

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

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Sasha Sanchez
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 Carrillo
NM · Attended 10/10/2023

Great training lots of knowledge highly recommend!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Isabella Villafana
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

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