RCTA Mexican Cartels Investigations
Tue, Sep 16
|Sand Creek Substation
This course has been designed based on current trends and extreme violence occurring within the border regions of Mexico and the United States. Investigators will have a basic understanding of Transnational/National Drug Cartels and how they operate.


Time & Location
Sep 16, 2025, 8:00 AM – Sep 17, 2025, 5:00 PM
Sand Creek Substation, 950 Academy Park Loop, Colorado Springs, CO 80910, USA
Class Description
Length: 2 Days (16 Hours)
Designed for: Law enforcement professionals tasked with the identification, disruption and dismantling of large scale trafficking organizations.
Prerequisites: None
Description: This course has been designed based on current trends and extreme violence occurring within the border regions of Mexico and the United States. Investigators will have a basic understanding of Transnational/National Drug Cartels and how they operate. Students will receive training to include the history, components, influence, and methods of operation in use by drug cartels.
Course Objectives:
Understand the historical context and structure of Mexican cartels, focusing on the major cartels and their operations.