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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Adam S.
MO · Attended 7/21/2025

Great course with excellent content!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Austin P.
MO · Attended 7/21/2025

Really enjoyed the class due to being a visual learner and this was all visual. Rather than being a boring PowerPoint.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Drake C.
MO · Attended 7/21/2025

Jeremy had a great presentation. The class was very interesting and full of great information.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brandon G.
MO · Attended 7/21/2025

Very Informative and great insight!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Demetrice W.
MO · Attended 7/21/2025

Great class!! Great information and very motivating.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jacob L.
MO · Attended 7/21/2025

Jeremy’s class is absolutely top notch. Experienced, knowledgeable and dedicated professional.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ryan W.
MO · Attended 7/21/2025

Excellent class. Enjoyed the instruction and learned new things.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Eric S.
IN · Attended 7/21/2025

Great class. Hit on everything I wanted to know about traps and what to look for. Great examples, pictures, and videos throughout the entire presentation.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Travis P.
MO · Attended 7/21/2025

Great review of compartments.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Connor D.
IL · Attended 7/21/2025

Great Course !

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brett B.
MO · Attended 7/21/2025

This was a very good class. It gives the brief look into the world of smugglers.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Derek P.
MO · Attended 7/21/2025

This course is critical to those who was to proactively find contraband during vehicle searches.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Dalton K.
MO · Attended 7/21/2025

Great information regarding traps. Provides good information on clues to look for when looking for voids and when to search further.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Isaiah M.
IL · Attended 7/21/2025

Excellent class. Realized how much I have missed in just my short time as an leo

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brent K.
IL · Attended 7/21/2025

Great experience

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Travis L.
MO · Attended 7/21/2025

Great course to get real world experience finding hidden compartments. A great course to add to your knowledge of how to be successful finding contraband.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
John D.
MO · Attended 7/21/2025

Great class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jacob H.
MO · Attended 7/21/2025

Great class with good in depth explanation.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
John V.
IL · Attended 7/21/2025

This class provided great knowledge of hidden compartments and gave me guidance on what to look for.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Alexander M.
IL · Attended 7/21/2025

Great information, will be useful in the future

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brett T.
MO · Attended 7/21/2025

Great class. Must attend for everyone!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Owen W.
MO · Attended 7/21/2025

Great class and immensely in-depth instructions.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joshua B.
MO · Attended 7/21/2025

Great course that will enable officers to be more effective at getting narcotics off the streets.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Huu P.
MO · Attended 7/21/2025

Best traps class I have attended.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Tyler S.
MO · Attended 7/21/2025

Great class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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