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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Julian Armijo
NM · Attended 12/5/2025

Victors class is GREAT! Every LEO should take this class, you will leave the class with great knowledge!!!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Victor Carrete
NM · Attended 12/5/2025

Victor is extremely knowledgeable of all “CURRENT” events, symbols, logos ect… very detailed explanation of everything even for people that don’t speak fluent Spanish.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jacob Deprez
NM · Attended 12/5/2025

Outstanding class with alot of excellent information. Never have I been to a class that was so informative and with up to date information. It is a must class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
David Lopez
NM · Attended 12/5/2025

Applause!!!!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
William Washington
NM · Attended 12/5/2025

This was one of the best trainings that I have received in my law enforcement career so far. It has given me a new perspective of some of the things I have seen in the field that I did not understand.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Albert Clark
AZ · Attended 12/5/2025

This class was absolutely amazing!!! Victor is obviously an expert in this field and has a unique ability to share his insights and knowledge. All LE needs to attend this class to better understand this topic. A fire hose of information from the first minute. I know this will help me on the road.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Amber McLean
NM · Attended 12/5/2025

very good, detailed, and packed with information. It broke everything down clearly and went deep into the subject while still being easy to follow

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Robert Page
NM · Attended 12/5/2025

Class had open my eyes on religion and narcos will definitely need to attend again!!!

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jonathan Shoemaker
NM · Attended 12/5/2025

This is my 3rd taking Victors class and learn so much new information every time. Highly recommend this class to anyone.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Christoph Wallenstein
NM · Attended 12/5/2025

Amazing and extremely detailed class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Hunter Weaver
NM · Attended 12/5/2025

Fantastic course!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Oscar Rosales
ID · Attended 11/7/2025

This class helps with understanding not only the narco culture but also helps eliminate the idea that all religious items are Narco related. Learning the history about the culture.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Anthony Ramirez
AZ · Attended 11/7/2025

This class was a great experience. I went from knowing nothing about cartel culture to knowing a lot of information. This will help in future investigations

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Sean Markle
AZ · Attended 11/7/2025

This class was amazing and opened me up to new way to look things.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brian Church
SC · Attended 11/7/2025

This is a very good course for anyone from working patrol, investigations or prosecuting “cartel” cases. This course is very informative and will greatly increase your knowledge of the Narco culture and assist in identifying it.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Valentino Baptisto
AZ · Attended 11/7/2025

Awesome

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jenna Humphrey
ID · Attended 11/7/2025

One of the most informative and eye opening cultural classes. This class would be useful from patrol to detectives to intel and beyond.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Andrew Flores
AZ · Attended 11/7/2025

This is absolutely the best in depth class I have ever received in regards to Mexican narco culture

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jared Soucy
SC · Attended 11/7/2025

Great informative class, very detailed

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Landen Rowland
AZ · Attended 11/7/2025

This course clarified, confirmed, and dispelled my understanding of Mexican culture and Narco-cultura. I find this extremely applicable to interdiction work for uniformed units who don’t know what they are walking into.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Dylan Jehle
AZ · Attended 11/7/2025

As an intelligence supervisor this course is so important. Having analysts understand what they will be looking at in the world of social media or through evidence photos is imperative for a successful investigation.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jeremy Lemos
AZ · Attended 11/7/2025

Most thorough course I’ve ever taken. FULL of information.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jesus Soto Rodriguez
AZ · Attended 11/7/2025

Great training.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Scott Wiegel
AZ · Attended 11/7/2025

Great class a lot of information!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Andrew Estrella
AZ · Attended 11/7/2025

Extremely useful information.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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