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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Luke Johnson
AZ
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If this is an area of interest for LE out there, then this class is a must take. Victors knowledge on this subject mind blowing! And then information he provides to the class you will not get that from another instructor who has up to date knowledge on the subject like Victor does. Highly recommend this class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Matthew Garcia
AZ

Wealth of knowledge on getting a true understanding of how these cartels work, holy shit!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Daniel Ballesteros
AZ

Badass class. Learned a lot. Big time eye opener. I liked how the class started form the history of Mexico to now present.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Anthony Stretton
AZ
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I have attended multiple law enforcement trainings, from local to county, state and federal. This course was the most engaging, most intriguing and the most valuable training I believe i have ever received. 100% of everything taught was 100% information that I did not know. I would put this course top teir. Victor is the best instructor i have ever had, from my 8 years in the military to my 3 years in policing, absolutely the best. I will continue to attend this course everytime it is available.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Aldo Ortega
AZ
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This class is a must for any narcotics or gang investigator. By far the best class providing updated information on foreign terrorist organizations and other Mexican transnational criminal organizations.

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Kathleen Leahy
AZ

Victor is very knowledgable and does a great job breaking down MX religion/pop culture versus Narcocultura! The real-life examples set up throughout the room really helped bring it to reality. A great class to attend!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Christopher Quintero
AZ

It is an awesome class to attend. It has definitely opened my eyes into the Mexican Cartels and the Narco Culture they embody. I will 100% recommend this class to anyone that is interested in this topic, narcs or regular patrol.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Sonia Limon
AZ

Very informative class

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Shane Floyd
AZ

Great course. Victor has a great amount of knowledge.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Karl Bowers
AZ

This was the BEST training I have ever gotten in law enforcement! I came into this class thinking that I knew a little bit of these Transnational Criminal Organizations, when in all actuality, I didnt know S#!+. This training opened my eyes to stuff that I had seen in the past and what I am now going to be looking for at all times!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Samuel Rennick
AZ

This class was eye opening as pertains to what law enforcement is currently encountering on the streets. After this class I feel confident in my ability to recognize and differentiate religious symbols and meanings from the symbols and meanings hijacked by Criminal Organizations.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Elizabeth Jones
AZ

This class was amazing! I knew nothing about this stuff prior to this class and this opened my eyes and educated me! Highly recommend taking this class!

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ELLIOTT UTLEY
AZ

This class helped me understand some of the missing puzzle pieces from investigations. This class is essential for any intel analyst.

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Joseph Anderson
AZ

This was a excellent class that dives deep into narco culture. My understanding of the cartel, and what to look for is much better now.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
William Gallego
AZ

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★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ian Cantrell
AZ

I will recommend this class to every law enforcement officer I know. I thought this information is extremely valuable and very current.

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David Larson
AZ

Victor is a wealth of knowledge on Mexican culture and specifically the history of Cartel’s and other significant criminal organizations with links between the Mexico and the United States

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Daniel Espino
AZ

Best LE training I’ve taken, so much so I have taken it several times. I highly encourage others to repeat the class and stay currant.

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Daryn Cherry
AZ

Extremely in depth. Victor clearly has the knowledge and first hand experience to be able to teach it all.

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Rene Ordonez
AZ

Best class I have attended! Victor was extremely knowledgeable and kept my attention the entire time. I would recommend this class to everyone in law enforcement.

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Xavier Altamirano
AZ

This class changed my entire perspective on how to view these criminal organizations. I recommend this class to those who think they have an understanding of this world.

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Travis Jones
NM

A lot of great information.

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Harold Ramirez
AZ

Great class, eye opener, after seeing symbols and understanding them I could definitely see I’ve missed stuff on basic patrol.

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MacKenzie Vesper
AZ

Very good class. He will show you a different perspective to understanding the Mexican cartels and better understanding Mexican culture, history, and religion.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Chris Fortunato
AZ

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