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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Brett H.
OH · Attended 6/9/2025

Great class, learned some new things, even after taking other interdiction classes.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Gabrielle C.
OH · Attended 6/9/2025

Awesome first hand experience from the Instructor.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Pablo C.
OH · Attended 6/9/2025

Great instructor showing a lot of thinking outside of the box things. Makes it simplified

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Tyler K.
OH · Attended 6/9/2025

Awesome class, excellent information

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Amanda B.
OH · Attended 6/9/2025

Very informative

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ryan B.
OH · Attended 6/9/2025

Very great class. Learned a lot and leaving with confidence.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Keon D.
OH · Attended 6/9/2025

Class was very well put together and the information was presented in a great manner!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Dustin D.
OH · Attended 6/9/2025

Great class. Good review on natural voids that I'm probably missing. Definitely gonna pop center consoles open after this.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kara W.
OH · Attended 6/9/2025

I recommend this training to any LEO , it’s a must have.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kevin K.
OH · Attended 6/9/2025

Good information on easy things to look for

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joshua P.
OH · Attended 6/9/2025

This was badass. Jeremy is a badass.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Gabriel L.
OH · Attended 6/9/2025

Excellent course that is detailed, informative, and covers all the bases. Can’t wait to hit the highway!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Iben H.
OH · Attended 6/9/2025

Great class. Very knowledgeable

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joshua W.
OH · Attended 6/9/2025

Great class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Bobby M.
OH · Attended 6/9/2025

This course opened my eyes to a lot of hidden areas I have missed over the years

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Dale M.
OH · Attended 6/9/2025

Must need class for anyone in criminal interdiction.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ryan B.
OH · Attended 6/9/2025

Videos and photos were the best

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Andrew K.
OH · Attended 6/9/2025

Great class and provides a huge insight into vehicle searches.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Andre G.
OH · Attended 6/9/2025

Awesome tips and tricks to master searching cars.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jeffrey D.
OH · Attended 6/9/2025

Great class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ryan M.
OH · Attended 6/9/2025

Great Class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Keon H.
OH · Attended 6/9/2025

Excellent class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Luke T.
NJ · Attended 5/5/2025

Instructor was through and detailed about traps and made it east comprehend for someone who’s not mechanical

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Robert W.
PA · Attended 5/5/2025

Great to see side by side pictures of natural/modified vehicles so that it is clear what to look for.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Mark W.
CA · Attended 4/28/2025

update on current drug trends and concealment

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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