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** 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
Jeremy is a great instructor.
I've searched probably thousands of cars. I learned so much about hidden compartments that goes even beyond cartel hidden traps. Any officer, detective or investigator can benefit from this class. It does not matter if you're into street l…
Great course! Very in depth and comprehensive. Jeremy is an extremely knowledgeable instructor, and teaches in a very relatable manner.
Great class
Really good course. Instructor knows his stuff. I recommended to all my co-workers.
Great class!
Great class. I learned a lot.
This class provided an in-depth look at the sophistication of traps being utilized by DTO and how to properly identify anomalies in vehicles.
The class was well put together with clear information. Highly recommend class for all levels of law enforcement. Will definitely be attending more classes in the future.
Great class! Looking forward to applying what I learned.