Added August 8, 2026

Cartel Traps

Los Angeles, CA · Feb 8, 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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Michael V.
NE

I am new to interdiction. This course was amazing.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Danial P.
NE

Great training and great people!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Spencer K.
NE

Learned new tips, hints, and tricks.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Sgt. W.
NE

Large amount of content with great real world examples.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cole D.
NE

Highly recommended. In-depth explanations that you can understand, Great instructor and easy to follow along with.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Marco C.
NE

Great class overall. It will allow me to look more in depth when searching vehicles.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cody A.
NE

Very informative class on what to look for and how to start a search of a vehicle.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Tyler K.
NE

Great course! Tons of great video examples to tie into what is being taught in class. One of the best classes I’ve been too.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Shalen S.
NE

Would of preferred a hands on portion to put the visuals into perspective

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Zachary C.
NE

By far the most informational trap class out here. Highly recommended!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ryne F.
NE

Great class and great information

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ryan F.
NE

Incredibly informative and builds confidence for searches at all levels of policing

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nick P.
NE

Fantastic class! Instructor is obviously very experienced and knowledgeable. Class had a number of real world examples with video and pictures to go along with course.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Matthew B.
NE

Very in depth instruction on signs and discrepancies to look for while searching a vehicle!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Erik J.
NE

The info is very good and can’t wait to apply it real world.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Steven P.
NE

Very informative class. Many areas to check made simple.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ryan H.
NE

Great information and made me think back to the amount I’ve missed!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Andrew M.
NE

Helped understand ways I was missing voids and compartments on vehicle searches

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Matt B.
HI

Testing

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Alexander M.
CA

Good informative class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brian A.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

Great class . Awesome lecture great videos to back it

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Mijo M.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

Very advance techniques which were great to learn

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Justin M.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

Great Course!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joshua A.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

Great class very informative

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Steve M.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

Very insightful class! A lot of good points using examples and videos. I like the case law that was used in class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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