Added August 8, 2026

Cartel Traps

Denver, CO · Mar 1, 2027 · 8 hours · $299.00

Instructor

Jeremy Bedingfield

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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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Reviews for this course

4.9/5.0 (1619 reviews)
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Dustin B.
TN

Amazing Class

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Terry C.
TN

Great class

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Raul G.
TX

Great class, real life traffic stops were very helpful

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Edwin G.
TX

course was well explained , instructor was very informative.

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Christian D.
TX

This is the 2nd time I have taken his course and it is great training. I learned new things that he added for this class...highly recommend this training.

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Paul T.
TX

Great Course

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Andres G.
TX

Great class! Instructor was great! Learned a lot of new techniques and skills in searching vehicles.

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Alfredo G.
TX

can confidently say it is one of the best courses I have ever taken. The information presented was extremely informative, relevant, and directly applicable to real-world interdiction work.

Jeremy’s depth of knowledge and experience is evident throughout the course. He breaks down complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand, while still providing advanced insights that even seasoned officers can benefit from. His instruction goes beyond basic identification and truly dives into the methods, trends, and techniques being used in the field today.

I have attended numerous classes from various companies over the years, and this one stands out above the rest. The level of detail, practical application, and instructor expertise make it unmatched.

I highly recommend this course to anyone involved in interdiction or criminal enforcement. Jeremy Bedingfield is truly an expert in this field, and this class is a must

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Dustin L.
TX

Great class I been to for to clear the voids.

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Sara A.
TX

Amazing class with great info and constantly updating experience from highway interdiction work.

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Brandon C.
TX

Very great class. He explains everything in great detail!

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RAMIRO C.
TX

Good information

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Ricardo H.
TX

Video examples were great visual learning

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Bryan M.
TX

Great presentation. Learned a lot of new things to look out for during traffic stops and vehicle searches

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Aaron K.
AR

Great class, very interactive. I have been to multiple interdiction classes and this is by far the best class I have intended

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Christopher M.
TX

A great class for experienced or just starting interdictors who want to level up their knowledge on traps actively being used to transport illegal cargo across the US

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Eddie H.
TX

Good information, very knowledgeable, pics and videos are a plus.

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Joshua W.
TX

Outstanding class for basic and advanced levels of vehicle searches.

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Royce C.
TX

Highly knowledgeable individual, great class, great information and great presentation

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Mark A.
TX

Great class gain a lot of knowledge!

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Jorge J.
TX

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Raul G.
TX

I believe everything I learned in this class will greatly benefit me in my future vehicle searches!

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Victor G.
TX

Pretty good class. Opened my mind to all possible traps that could be on vehicles and how easily it could be missed.

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Jimmie Z.
TX

I’ve been on an interdiction team at my prior agency for several years, this class helped expand on some traps I didn’t know how to access. Great class and tons of knowledge gained.

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Brandon E.
TX

Informative class supported with years of experience from instructor, possessing a vast amount of examples and scenarios.

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