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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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Kyle A.
AZ · Attended 3/25/2024

Was a great in depth class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Alec W.
AZ · Attended 3/25/2024

Very informative class with a lot of great information.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Clemente T.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

If you want success, this is the class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Caleb B.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

A great training that should be required for all law enforcement interested in narcotics!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Craig N.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Jeremy does a great job! Photos and videos explaining the process of looking for tooling and clearing voids in the vehicle. Highly recommend the class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Austin B.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Excellent course. Jeremy is an expert in his field and his course proves that. Highly recommend attending this course.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cory P.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Enjoyed the training. The instructor is well educated.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ricky W.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Very good class, informative and eye opening.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cody P.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Two thumbs up.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Spencer K.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Taught me everything the academy didn’t about vehicle clearing

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jonathan S.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Good class for beginners and advanced interdiction skills

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Austin T.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Class provided lots of valuable information in regards to searching cars and key points to look for.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Timothy W.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Excellent course

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kyle S.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Great introduction for beginners and refresher for experienced officers. You’ll have a plan of attack for every void by the end of class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joshua K.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Great class with a lot of valuable information. Many locations I never thought of looking or even how to.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Daniel H.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Great class with a ton of info. Definitely expanded my knowledge.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Chris F.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Tons of information! Holy shit was I missing a lot!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael C.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Great class, applicable material, knowledgeable instructor.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Aaron K.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Very informative class with lots of information.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jamison H.
NV · Attended 2/6/2024

Excellent class with plenty of information to make any law enforcement officer better in the field. Would highly recommend course attendance for any level of law enforcement from veteran to rookie.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jed B.
NV · Attended 2/6/2024

One of the best classes I have attended.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joshua A.
NV · Attended 2/6/2024

Great training and breakdown of common voids/traps. Clear and descriptive details of what to look for when searching cars. Using current case studies is a step up on other classes.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brandon C.
NV · Attended 2/6/2024

Jeremy is a great instructor.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Josh B.
NV · Attended 2/6/2024
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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 level drug dealing or interstate interdiction.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Wade R.
UT · Attended 2/6/2024

Great course! Very in depth and comprehensive. Jeremy is an extremely knowledgeable instructor, and teaches in a very relatable manner.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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