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Understanding the Mexican Cartels and Narco Cultura

St. Paul, MN · Jun 13–16, 2023 · 40 hours · $550.00

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Instructor

Victor Galarza

Description

Understanding the Mexican Cartels and Narco Cultura is a law enforcement training course covering Drugs, Gangs. This course is designed for officers looking to improve field performance, decision-making, and practical effectiveness.
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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
Roman Castro
CO · Attended 9/13/2023

I like how the class was broken down and information was easy to understand. Looking forward to taking the four day class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Yesika Perez
CO · Attended 9/13/2023

Awesome instructor and class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Eduardo Medero
CO · Attended 9/13/2023

Great class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Chris Loveall
CO · Attended 9/13/2023

Good class with a knowledgeable instructor.

★★★☆☆ 3/5 · Instructor: ★★★★☆ 4/5
Corey Hagan
CO · Attended 9/13/2023

Great course for an intelligent understanding of narco culture and symbols. The course also corrects inappropriate myths of symbols.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael Watson
CO · Attended 9/13/2023

One of the most beneficial classes I’ve attended during my 41 year career.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Timothy Moeller
CO · Attended 9/13/2023
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Enormous amount of knowledge from Vic. He has a way of explaining the information in a way that makes it easy to digest. Great class for any level of law enforcement!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Chad McGuire
CO · Attended 9/13/2023

I learned so much about symbolism and it importance. Very valuable info.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cody Hammon
CO · Attended 9/13/2023

Highly recommend this class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jamie Heinle
CO · Attended 9/13/2023

Vic always puts on a great training. 4th time attending and always something new to learn.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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