Event Phone: 254-770-2367

“I’ve been in law enforcement since 1994, this is by far one of the best classes I’ve attended.”- Craig – Leavenworth , KS

This class goes over current trends and drug trafficking in the U.S., additional subjects including Anti-Bias Policing, Community Policing, Officer Safety, Marijuana issues, Reclassification of the Cartels into Foreign Terrorist Organizations, the “Plaza” system, the “King Pin Approach”, “El Culiacanazo 1.0 and 2.0”, the current Fentanyl crisis, effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on drug trafficking, growth of Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generation (CJNG), China and the Cartels, US/Mexico Diplomatic Environment, and much more.

This will benefit ANY law enforcement officer including CID, Patrol, K9, Interdiction, Detentions, Gangs, Narcotics, Violent Offender Task Forces, Crime Prevention, SRO, Intelligence, Fire Marshall, etc), that may encounter signs of innocent cultural beliefs or warning signs of illicit activity. Furthermore, this training has been a valuable asset in investigations ranging from simple interactions with the public to traffic stops, from burglaries and arson investigations to a double homicide/assassination and auto theft to a separate murder investigation with six victims involving the “highjacking” of Santa Muerte.

“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 “-Kathryn – Fort Collins , CO

This course covers the complexities of the Mexican Culture in regards to its history, religion, politics, law,

traditions, folklore and much more. The Course provides law enforcement professionals, and other investigators

the tools to recognize “indicators” of factors and items of interest of non-criminal activity versus those of criminal

activity. Participants will develop a more thorough understanding of the Mexican culture, and as such be able to

provide better service to their ever-changing communities. The beginning of the course has been described as a

“cultural awareness class on steroids”, as it relates to both criminal and non-criminal behaviors.

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“It shows what to look for and how to explain things in a report.

Victor is passionate and well informed in this field.

This a must class to take if your wanting to get into drug investigations.”-John – Santa Fe, NM

Instructor: Detective Sgt. Victor Manual Galarza Abizaid, considered a subject matter expert by the 22nd and 13th Judicial Districts in the State of Colorado in narcotics investigations, the Mexican Cartels, their “Narco Culture” and Criminal Interdiction. Victor has been in active service as a Law Enforcement officer since 2011. He is currently a decorated active Detective Sgt., Task Force officer and supervisor of a Drug Investigations Unit in the Southwest region of Colorado, proudly displaying three Distinguished Service Awards, and a Meritorious Service Award for bravery. He has been recognized as lead Detective in the two largest narcotics investigations in his AOR. He possesses an extensive history; being a Mexican diplomat in the U.S., bearing an A-1, and later G-1 diplomatic status; first-hand, and personal accounts of the Mexican Cartels, dating back to the Guadalajara Cartel; and has investigated members of the Los Zetas, Sinaloa, Golfo, La Familia Michoacana, and Tersera Hermandad Cartels. His previous experience as a diplomat allowed him to train with the Mexican Navy, Mexican Army, Mexican Estado Major Presidential (or, Mexican Presidential Security Service), and various other Law Enforcement agencies.

TCOLE Training Hours: 36 — TCOLE credits will be reported by CTCOG.

Current Registrants:

• ANDREW KRAMER
• Josh Perez
• Juan De La Cruz, Jr.
• Alexander Tolmachoff
• Carlos Cobos
• Oliver Magallon
• Givonchie Emeana
• Jason Schaefer
• WILLIAM BOWMAN
• Rodrigo Zavala
• Chris Paholek
• Steven Parham
• Myles Roach
• John Brown
• Christopher Ruscio