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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Cesar Ponce
NE

10/10 recommended. Grew up with this culture and it has always been around me including in my town, my parents hometowns in Mexico. I have always been aware but not of the very fine little hints and details. This class opened up my eyes even more and I know it will to anybody else regardless of what they think they already know or don’t already know.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Antonio Cano
CO

Great class, full of narco cultura information. This class will save a life.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brandie Urenda
CO

Comprehensive. Incredibly informative.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jamie Heinle
CO

I’ve taken this training three times and once at CDIA. The training is a wealth of information and continues to prove to be beneficial.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael Lopez
CO

Very pleased with the material, it taught me things to look for while actively patrolling.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michelle Berry
CO

Victor is the cartel scientist!! Love this class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Wendi Applehans
CO

This was one of the best classes I have attended

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Andrew Braslin
CO

Very good class lot of good information

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michaela Macre
CO

I very much enjoyed this class and would attend again if and when it comes back to Colorado to keep up with the information. I learned a lot and it has definitely helped me figure out what I want to do and accomplish while working for Arapahoe county besides just working patrol.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jamie Kent
CO

This class is must for all in law enforcement!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ralph Gallegos
CO

Great class a ton of information

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Todd Allum
CO

Lots of historical history information up to present day

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brenne Clayton
CO

Great Course

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Thomas Sherwood
CO

Very indepth class. Highly informative. Very recent information pertinent to law enforcement

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jeff Moore
CO

Great Class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Abriana Fernandez
CO

A very informational class. Gave you great background and breakdown of what we currently deal with.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jordan Diekneit
CO

Victor’s knowledge and the way he’s able to teach what he knows is great. Best training class I’ve taken.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Fabia Juarez
CO

Great Course

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Axel Rios
CO

It was a very informative corse.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jeff Wells
CO

Great class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Luke Johnson
AZ
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If this is an area of interest for LE out there, then this class is a must take. Victors knowledge on this subject mind blowing! And then information he provides to the class you will not get that from another instructor who has up to date knowledge on the subject like Victor does. Highly recommend this class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Matthew Garcia
AZ

Wealth of knowledge on getting a true understanding of how these cartels work, holy shit!

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Daniel Ballesteros
AZ

Badass class. Learned a lot. Big time eye opener. I liked how the class started form the history of Mexico to now present.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Anthony Stretton
AZ
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I have attended multiple law enforcement trainings, from local to county, state and federal. This course was the most engaging, most intriguing and the most valuable training I believe i have ever received. 100% of everything taught was 100% information that I did not know. I would put this course top teir. Victor is the best instructor i have ever had, from my 8 years in the military to my 3 years in policing, absolutely the best. I will continue to attend this course everytime it is available.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Aldo Ortega
AZ
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This class is a must for any narcotics or gang investigator. By far the best class providing updated information on foreign terrorist organizations and other Mexican transnational criminal organizations.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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