Understanding the Mexican Cartels and Narco Cultura

Instructor: Det. Sgt. Victor Galarza

Date: Mar 30, 2027

Location: West Des Moines, IA

County: Dallas County

ZIP Code: 50266

Duration: 4 hours

Cost: $300.00

Categories: Drugs, Organized Crime, Criminal Interdiction

Course Description

There is no doubt that the Mexican Transnational Criminal Organizations operate with impunity throughout the world, including within the US. In fact, these organizations have no geographical limitations in which they conduct their vast illegal operations. These are often inconspicuous, which can make it challenging for even the most experienced officers to detect! This course provides you with the ability to identify these groups, which hide in plain sight!

This comprehensive training equips law enforcement officers at all levels with the knowledge to understand Mexican cartel operations, their organizational structures, strengths, weaknesses, and symbols used for identification. The course covers the distinction between legitimate Mexican culture and narco culture, utilizing case studies and examples to illustrate key concepts. Officers will gain insights into criminal interdiction tactics, vehicle identification, and recognizing indicators of cartel activity in their communities.