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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James A.
KS · Attended 11/3/2025

This was a great class. This should be required for new narcotic officers and administrators.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Mark R.
MO · Attended 11/3/2025

The information is very easy to understand and I’ll never approach a car the same.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Rance B.
KS · Attended 11/3/2025

Great course for a great start to my interdiction career

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ryan L.
KS · Attended 11/3/2025

Course is very informative and the videos allow for a visual reference and guide regarding the location and anatomy of vehicle voids and traps.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael T.
KS · Attended 11/3/2025

Great class from start to finish! Brought a lot of common sense to searching cars and will definitely help searching the next car.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jeremy J.
KS · Attended 11/3/2025

Just an amazing class. I have learned a lot of things that I will be implementing while on duty.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brandon B.
MO · Attended 11/3/2025

This class teaches a lot even for what is considered low level drug chasing

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Eric G.
KS · Attended 11/3/2025

This is one of the most informative and awesome interdiction classes I’ve attended in years!! Well Done!!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Christian M.
KS · Attended 11/3/2025

Easily one of the best interdiction classes I have been to. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
James C.
KS · Attended 11/3/2025

Best trap/interdiction class I’ve been to!

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

A great class that deeply covers searching vehicles better than previous classes I've attended does.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ryan G.
KS · Attended 11/3/2025

The best training class I’ve gone to at this point in my career. Clear the void!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Julian G.
KS · Attended 11/3/2025

This class is awesome it teaches you to think outside the box when searching.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Evan D.
MO · Attended 11/3/2025

Absolute amazing class! Makes me want to stop cars and search like no tomorrow! Solid teaching and made everything make sense.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jaden C.
KS · Attended 11/3/2025

Loved the class. I’m excited to find my first trap.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jonathon B.
KS · Attended 11/3/2025

By far one of the best and most informative classes I’ve been to.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joel M.
MO · Attended 11/3/2025

Lots of information but was broken down so well and was easy to understand and apply!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
ETHAN L.
KS · Attended 11/3/2025

Great class with real world knowledge to take to the field

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jayden B.
MO · Attended 11/3/2025

Highly recommend this class. Learned so much more about vehicles hidden compartments.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jonathan H.
KS · Attended 11/3/2025

Bring pen and paper. Lots to take away and great class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Daleann F.
KS · Attended 11/3/2025

This was an awesome training!!! I learned a lot of new things and am excited to get out there and put them to use!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brayan W.
KS · Attended 11/3/2025

Great course!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Shawn K.
MO · Attended 11/3/2025

This class was very eye opening. I work in independence Missouri, which is a very high drug area. This class made me realize how much dope I have probably been missing!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nicholas G.
KS · Attended 11/3/2025

Excellent class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Shane A.
KS · Attended 11/3/2025

Great information to take back to the department.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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