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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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Richard Vattuone
CA · Attended 1/14/2025

Outstanding presentation. Invaluable discussion of Mexican history and culture, along with history , tactics of Mexican criminal, drug organizations.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
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
Eduardo Reyes
CO · Attended 1/14/2025

Very knowledgeable I recommend this class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Roland Riley
CO · Attended 1/14/2025

The Information Victor provides is 100% beneficial! Highly recommended just starting LE so now I know factors of interest to look for!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brandon Sanchez
CO · Attended 1/14/2025

If you’re looking to get more information into the cartel world, this class is the one! Victor is a great instructor and you will benefit from his class. Be aware, you will absolutely need to pay attention from the minute you sit down, to when you leave!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nobel Havens
CO · Attended 1/14/2025

Coffee would have been great.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Adam Menter
CO · Attended 1/14/2025

Absolutely necessary for all cops. Can’t wait to use what I’ve learned back on duty.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Austen Reneau
CO · Attended 1/14/2025

This class opened my eyes to Narco Cultura and helped me see the difference between actual culture and bias based on folk lore in policing when it comes to Narco Cultura and the Mexican culture

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Isaac Abila
CO · Attended 1/14/2025

Very good class will help in my investigations

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Julian Rodriguez
CO · Attended 1/14/2025

This was a great class and it provided a lot of knowledge.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Christopher Olivier
CO · Attended 1/14/2025

Great class. Absolutely worth it for any level of position or experience in law enforcement. Well worth the time.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Carson Smidt
CO · Attended 1/14/2025

Everyone should take this class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Reydesel Avila
CO · Attended 1/14/2025

Dives well into detail, giving multiple examples which allows me to connect the information to my job patrolling.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael Martinez
CO · Attended 1/14/2025

Great class. Invaluable information.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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