TrapMate
Categories:
Criminal Interdiction
· Hidden Compartments
· Highway Interdiction
· Award status: Up and Comer
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About this course
- How often is TrapMate scheduled?
- New sessions appear as soon as providers post them.
- Is TrapMate 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
Interdiction Training - The TrapMate* class will break down every aspect of a roadside encounter to include: pre-stop indicators, vehicle registration, sequencing identification, staged and cloned vehicle identification, case law, PC and consensual encounters, roadside interview techniques, proper searching techniques & identification of hidden compartments. Additionally, you will learn about post-seizure reporting and proper report writing to ensure a complete understanding of the process.
The class features live videos, pictures, in-car recordings, and other materials demonstrating the process for proactive criminal Interdiction from start to finish. This course provides top-tier education that benefits students, their agencies, and the communities they serve. The dynamics of law enforcement and patterns of criminal activity are ever-changing which is why it is important to have the knowledge necessary to be successful, adaptable, and confident in the work you do. This class includes a HANDS-ON portion with real Cartel Trap vehicles.
After successfully completing the TrapMate* class, students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of how to identify motor vehicles involved in criminal activity, unique interview techniques for eliciting important information, and advanced search techniques to effectively uncover hidden compartments. Additionally, students will have a thorough understanding of how to conduct these investigations legally and ethically to succeed in court. Equipped with this vital knowledge, students can make a meaningful impact as they actively patrol and protect their local communities, roadways, and highways. Don't miss this Criminal Interdiction Training!
The class features live videos, pictures, in-car recordings, and other materials demonstrating the process for proactive criminal Interdiction from start to finish. This course provides top-tier education that benefits students, their agencies, and the communities they serve. The dynamics of law enforcement and patterns of criminal activity are ever-changing which is why it is important to have the knowledge necessary to be successful, adaptable, and confident in the work you do. This class includes a HANDS-ON portion with real Cartel Trap vehicles.
After successfully completing the TrapMate* class, students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of how to identify motor vehicles involved in criminal activity, unique interview techniques for eliciting important information, and advanced search techniques to effectively uncover hidden compartments. Additionally, students will have a thorough understanding of how to conduct these investigations legally and ethically to succeed in court. Equipped with this vital knowledge, students can make a meaningful impact as they actively patrol and protect their local communities, roadways, and highways. Don't miss this Criminal Interdiction Training!
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Student Feedback
5.0/5.0
(41 reviews)
10/20/2025
Ripley, WV
★★★★★
Great class
10/20/2025
Ripley, WV
★★★★★
Great!
10/20/2025
Ripley, WV
★★★★★
Class was very motivating!
10/20/2025
Ripley, WV
★★★★★
Excellent class
10/20/2025
Ripley, WV
★★★★★
Awesome class
10/20/2025
Ripley, WV
★★★★★
Extremely helpful and great class
10/20/2025
Ripley, WV
★★★★★
This was a class that actually taught the step by step process of finding traps.
10/20/2025
Ripley, WV
★★★★★
Very good class. Would highly recommend.
10/20/2025
Ripley, WV
★★★★★
Course made me realize a lot of possible narcotics/money I have not found in prior Stops. Great class with recent examples of good seizures.
10/20/2025
Ripley, WV
★★★★★
Great Class, can’t wait to implement the knowledge.