Added January 15, 2026

Understanding the Mexican Cartels and Narco Cultura

Tucumcari, NM · Mar 18–21, 2025 · 40 hours · FREE

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Instructor

Victor Galarza

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Description

Certified New Mexico POST credited class!

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Reviews for this course

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Matthew Booth
MO · Attended 7/16/2024

Great class for a deeper cultural understanding of Mexican religious culture and drug culture.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Diego Ordóñez
KS · Attended 7/16/2024

A lot of great information very helpful for the future.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael Scully
KS · Attended 7/16/2024

Extremely informative in the history and culture of Mexico, Mexicans and the narcotics trade and how to identify those entities.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Francisco Garcia
KS · Attended 7/16/2024

In my nine years of experience this is hands down the best class I have taken. The information Victor provided was priceless.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joel McGrew
NE · Attended 7/16/2024

Victor is very passionate and good at what he does!

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
James Holtmeyer
NE · Attended 7/16/2024

Great class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Adrian Garcia
KS · Attended 7/16/2024

Best training I have attended so far in my careerc

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Lauren Bucholz
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

Victor is extremely knowledgable. Enjoyable class! Learned a lot.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joshua Wheeler
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

Eye opening amount of information regarding narco culture history and current operations

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jordan Diekneit
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

Excellent class, one of the best classes I’ve taken since my time in Law Enforcement. Victors knowledge is unmatched and he keeps all four days of class fresh and interesting.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Francis O’Brien
PA · Attended 5/21/2024

Incredible course!! Victor is so knowledgeable of the topic that you leave class feeling very Mexican! Gained an incredible amount of knowledge!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kelvin Bernhardt
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

This was a great class and very informative

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Zackary Kennedy
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

A new and different approach to explaining what the history of Narco Cultura is and how it relates to DTO’s of present day. The vast history was fascinating to see/hear with real world videos that seemed personal for the class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Christopher Mansour
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

This class is very much worth attending. Victor is very knowledgeable and puts out important information. After attending this class I have realized how many signs I missed working the streets. The information put out in class is updated information and not from years ago. You won't be sorry you took this class. I will take it again if I'm able to!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
James Parks
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

Awesome class with a lot of information and understanding of culture, religion, naro culture and Mexican Cartels

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Gannon Brown
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

Awesome course. I was truly surprised at the level of detail that was covered on the cultural aspects that surround the various topics. Thank you Victor!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
AnnaCatharine Haijsman
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

Great course and helpful information

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Alex Spencer
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

The Vigilance Project provides a perspective that allows you to apply Narco culture to law enforcement. It’s been an incredibly eye opening and important class regardless of your position. Highly recommend!!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Eddie Medero
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

Great course, the ability to explain how to identify symbols used by criminals.

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Kathryn Sainz
CO · Attended 5/21/2024
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Victor's class is a grade above all other classes. His knowledge is first hand, accurate and entertaining while he's teaching! I recommend this class to all law enforcement that have an interest in drug Trafficking and interdiction.
Victor's class is "The Best!"

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Thomas Williams
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

I learned more in this class then any other drug class I have taken. Knowing the culture opens your eyes to what is going on in your own community. I highly recommend this class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Anthony Garcia
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

Great class great visuals

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Anthony Avila
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

This class had an enormous amount of useful information. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable on the subject matter. I would definitely recommend this class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Mitchell Zgorzynski
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

This class is an outstanding lesson in Mexican and Narco Culture. The information is relevant, current, and relatable.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Milton Espinosa
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

This class tells the truth about the Mexican and Narco culture. It also helps understanding items of interest that will help in an investigation.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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