Understanding the Mexican Cartels and Narco Cultura

I attended the Vigilance Project-Understanding the Mexican Cartels and Narco Cultura course. One of the standout features of this class was the way the Victor broke down complex concepts into digestible pieces. Victor is truly passionate about the course, and it shows in the way he taught it. Victor made sure we are equipped to avoid being blindsided. The course provided not only valuable insights but also real, factual information (up to date information). I feel more confident in my understanding of Narco Cultura and Mexican Cultura after attending this course! I HIGHLY, recommend this course.

I’ve been following Vic on social media for a few years now and finally had the opportunity to attend his class. I had high expectations and he greatly exceeded them. I’m blown away with how much information Vic was able to share with us over four days and still keep it understandable and engaging. You can tell that he really has a passion for sharing his knowledge on this topic with others.

Trying to explain how great the class of Understanding the Mexican Cartels would be a disservice to everyone. It’s a
Course that everyone in law enforcement should take. As a Detective, this course was not only was it informative but it was the piece of the puzzle missing to one of my investigations. Victor used case law used to explain but the man himself has field experience that no one else can provide.

Best class hands down. Instructor did a great job

This was a very good class. It opened my eyes to other items of interest that I had not even picked up on prior to this class. I will be recommending my agency send more of our deputies and detectives attend this class.

I thought I knew a lot about Narco culture, but I was wrong by miles and really didn’t know a thing about the trends and how eveything (logos) is pretty much high jacked to make it their own n to send is a message is absolutely mind blowing! It is extremely exciting to go out on the streets and actually keeping an eye on everting that I just learn is what I look forward to the most!

The training course explains the true difference from Mexican culture, Religion and what is shown to be Narco Culture and how to separate them. The course helps show how to become more vigilant and see the FTO’s are within plain sight if you pay attention.

This course is a huge benefit to understanding not only how narcotics are produced and distributed but also a huge tool on understanding how criminal organizations were created, divided and how they are evolving throughout the world. I would highly recommend this course to someone looking to target criminal interdiction and for someone that may need help on identifying indicators that are out in our communities. Victor truly displays his knowledge and devotion to the subject and it will definitely benefit me!!

Fantastic class. Goes way more in depth on the history of Narco Culura and they why of the Cultura than expected. Victor is a great instructor who continued to engage with the class and ensure the knowledge was being retained. I learned the major MTCOs that are actively trafficking in my area and the cultural trends that these individuals follow. The class also cleared up several old misconceptions that have consistently been incorrectly taught about narco culture and religious beliefs. This class also allows for great networking with other agencies to expand relationships and knowledge.

This is a great class, I highly recommend this course to ALL law enforcement officers. I’ve learn so much about the Mexican Culture.

Excellent course! Getting in to the history and culture really makes the material more understandable. The visual aides we amazing.

Very informative training and top notch instruction information not available anywhere else

This class was extremely knowledgeable and I learned a lot about stuff that is extremely important to policing in my area

I would have never thought I was going understand the deeper knowledge of actual Narco Culture that the meanings and symbols. Also, is what not sugar coated whatsoever and kept it real throughout he whole thing.

Great class, great information. Teaches the attention to detail on what is needed for this particular type of investigations. Instructor provides information on not being bias , as most classes and instructors are still providing this type of stereotype of all Saints (“Indicators”) are criminal related.

This class was able to teach the differents in actual narco culture and religion. It changed views I had previously had in regards to the saints and Santa murte. It helped give correct information on the subjects.

This course was very informative and opens my eyes to a lot of this stuff I have seen in the past during patrol. This class got me thinking and excited for the future with everything I’ve learned. It was a lot of information but it starts coming together on the last day. Great and thankful for this class!

The class is great to learn all the history behind what these people we come across are actually displaying when we see their symbols. It’s huge to be able to understand when someone is displaying something that is cultural and religious.

Course was very knowledgeable. It would really help if it will be 5 days.

The instructor is very well knowledgeable, keeps the class interesting and provides visuals that help with learning.

This training will allow you to differentiate from simple culture, religion, etc from actual criminal activity. This training can save your life by training you to recognize symbols used by now foreign terrorist organizations.

Amazing class learned so much and retained so much about Narco Culture in a short amount of time. 100% recommended

Excellent excellent class highly recommend. 2nd time taking this class and learned about the new trends of the drug trafficking world and how they have developed from the first training. Definitely taking it again. Thank you!

I would recommend this class to anyone wanting to advance their career in law enforcement especially when it comes to drug enforcement.

Valuable information that will be useful in your career in law enforcement!