Cartel Traps

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About this course

How often is Cartel Traps scheduled?
New sessions appear as soon as providers post them.
Is Cartel Traps available online or on-demand?
Many titles are offered as virtual or self-paced—check the Upcoming list and the Online/On-Demand pages.
Will I receive a certificate or POST credit?
Varies by provider and state—see the class page or contact the organizer.

Course Description

CARTEL TRAPS — HIDDEN COMPARTMENT TRAINING

**Cartel Traps Hidden Compartment Training** is a comprehensive one-day classroom course designed to give law enforcement officers the knowledge and techniques needed to conduct more thorough and effective vehicle searches.

The course takes officers beyond a basic vehicle search by teaching them **how to systematically identify and clear the natural voids found throughout a vehicle**, recognize indicators of aftermarket modifications, and detect sophisticated hidden compartments used to conceal narcotics, currency, weapons, and other contraband.

Students will learn how to recognize **tooling, tampering, dimensional inconsistencies, non-factory construction, electronic and manual access systems, and other indicators of concealment.** The course breaks down hidden compartments throughout the entire vehicle, including floors, firewalls, rocker panels, dashboards, center consoles, roofs, trunks, cargo areas, engine compartments, and other commonly exploited locations.

Real-world photographs, videos, case studies, and detailed trap-car breakdowns are used throughout the course to show students exactly what these compartments look like and, more importantly, **how to recognize the indicators that lead to their discovery.**

From commonly overlooked natural voids to highly sophisticated electronically operated compartments, Cartel Traps provides officers with a systematic approach to vehicle searching that can be immediately applied in the field.

**Clear the Voids. Know what factory looks like. Stop missing traps.**

*Training restricted to sworn law enforcement personnel.*

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Student Feedback

4.9/5.0 (1315 reviews)
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11/3/2025
Olathe, KS
★★★★★

This was an awesome training!!! I learned a lot of new things and am excited to get out there and put them to use!

11/3/2025
Olathe, KS
★★★★★

Great course!

11/3/2025
Olathe, KS
★★★★★

This class was very eye opening. I work in independence Missouri, which is a very high drug area. This class made me realize how much dope I have probably been missing!

11/3/2025
Olathe, KS
★★★★★

Excellent class.

11/3/2025
Olathe, KS
★★★★☆

Great information to take back to the department.

11/3/2025
Olathe, KS
★★★★★

Very good information for basic patrol officers

11/3/2025
Olathe, KS
★★★★★

Very great and informative

10/14/2025
Lubbock, TX
★★★★★

Makes you understand where and what to pay attention too

10/14/2025
Lubbock, TX
★★★★★

Excellent class and informative.

10/14/2025
Lubbock, TX
★★★★★

Great Class enjoyed the 8hrs will be back for more training