Added August 8, 2026

Cartel Traps

Enfield, CT · Nov 2–4, 2026 · 24 hours · $599.00

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Jeremy Bedingfield

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## Interdiction Tactics × Cartel Traps — 3-Day Combined Course

This intensive three-day course combines **Interdiction Tactics** and **Cartel Traps Hidden Compartment Training** into one comprehensive interdiction program designed for proactive law enforcement officers.

The course covers the **entire interdiction process—from identifying the vehicle to finding the load.** Students will learn how to recognize criminal behavior and unusual travel, develop high-quality traffic stops, conduct effective roadside interviews, recognize indicators of criminal activity, transition into vehicle searches, and identify sophisticated concealment methods used by criminal organizations.

Instruction progresses from **roadside interdiction tactics and behavioral indicators to advanced vehicle searches and hidden compartments.** Students will learn how to recognize tooling and tampering, identify natural and manufactured voids, conduct systematic vehicle searches, and locate electronically and manually operated compartments concealed throughout passenger vehicles.

**Topics include:** criminal behavior and travel indicators, roadside interviews, vehicle selection, traffic-stop tactics, search techniques, natural voids, tooling and tampering, electronic and manual traps, floor compartments, rocker panels, firewalls, dashboards, roofs, tires, and other advanced concealment methods.

Whether you are a patrol officer looking to become more proactive or an experienced interdiction officer looking to sharpen your skills, this course is designed to provide the knowledge and practical experience necessary to take your interdiction abilities to the next level.

**Three days. Two courses. One complete interdiction program.**

**Interdiction Tactics × Cartel Traps**
*From identifying the vehicle to finding the load.*

Reviews for this course

4.9/5.0 (1619 reviews)
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Dustin B.
TN

Amazing Class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
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.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
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.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
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

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
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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