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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Jim L.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

Finding kilos!!!

★★★☆☆ 3/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nicholas G.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

Class was very in depth. I learned a variety of tools and techniques I can use while working patrol.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brian M.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

This training is excellent and essential for every police officer.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Coston B.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

Lots of good examples, videos, and pictures of what to look for and how to look for it.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Heriberto R.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

Best training I have attended! Great context and videos!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Christopher D.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

Awesome class. Can't wait to start finding some traps! Clear the voids!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brian J.
OR · Attended 1/12/2026

Amazing class!

★★★☆☆ 3/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Miguel N.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

It was cool AF

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Hector C.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

Strongly recommend to all LEO! Definitely learned how to search thoroughly and methodically !

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Sebastian S.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

Awesome presentation with great examples and thorough explanation

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jose R.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

The experience and knowledge Jeremy shares during the training is eye opening and very useful. Training is worth to pay out of pocket.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Oleg K.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

Eye opening training. Can’t wait to use this on the road.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jonathan S.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

Great class on vehicle searches and what to look for.

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

Instructor is very knowledgeable and great at teaching the concepts.

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

This was the best class I have been attended. It really opened my eyes to the amount of contraband that is traveling on the roadways. I learned a lot of techniques to implement. Highly recommended, must attend. You will not be disappointed.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jared P.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

Very eye opening course!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brian S.
OR · Attended 1/12/2026

Great class. Jeremy is extremely knowledgeable and breaks everything down in a way that’s easy to understand.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Armando R.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

Very helpful information, makes you rethink the way you do your searches so you can do them more methodical on next search.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Johnny G.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

Great searching techniques taught that can be used by all officers with different t levels of experience.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Andrew D.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

Awesome class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Robert R.
NV · Attended 1/12/2026

Great class. Never would have looked at the places where we were taught.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nash F.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

Jeremy is the man when it comes to teaching how to search vehicles

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brittany N.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

A lot of great information.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ryan C.
UT · Attended 1/12/2026

Great information on car traps!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jeffrey W.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

Cartel traps is eye opening. Jeremey has gotten into more traps and taken the time to video them for us newbies! Such a wealth of information. A must take class! Do yourself a favor, and sign up now.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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