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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Ryan R.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

Enjoyed the class. Super thorough breakdown of searching vehicles.

★★★☆☆ 3/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jonavin F.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

It was a great class and I recommended this course to be a requirement for law enforcement

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

Very good course

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Trevor H.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

The course provided the necessary training to identify and locate traps.

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

Cannot wait to implement some of the material in real life.

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

Great knowledge and very interesting. This class is super helpful to identify the creative ways that criminals hide stuff in vehicles. Super recommended.

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

Great class. As always

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

This class opened my eyes to all the voids ive been missing during vehicle searches.

★★★☆☆ 3/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joseph H.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

One of the best tools to use for searching vehicles. Clear the voids

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
David J.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

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

Great course will be bring this info back for the team and department.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jason F.
AB · Attended 1/12/2026

Great, very knowledgeable and tonnes of credibility.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Matthew H.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

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★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael H.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

This class has made me realize how many traps I’ve missed. Must take for anyone working dope.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael H.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

Great practical info.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Christian L.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

Great class! Super informative and interesting.

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

Great class

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

Mind blowing to learn the natural voids of vehicles commonly stopped while contacting the general motoring public. Great class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Robert V.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

Best class I have ever taken.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jacob L.
CA · Attended 1/12/2026

Great info and will help in daily investigations

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nathan R.
UT · Attended 1/12/2026

The break down of the vehicles was amazing.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Matt B.
AK · Attended 11/3/2025

great class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joseph R.
KS · Attended 11/3/2025

I would definitely recommend this class for all patrol officers.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★☆ 4/5
Jace H.
KS · Attended 11/3/2025

Excellent course material and presentation.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Rylan D.
KS · Attended 11/3/2025

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