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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Christian M.
CT · Attended 5/5/2025

Cartel Traps was a very informative class. Jeremy is super knowledgeable in his craft. I’m excited to get back on patrol to find traps !

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Steven L.
PA · Attended 5/5/2025

Accounts for space in every type of vehicle. Passenger cars, trucks, SUVs, etc. Not overly technical. Everyone can follow, understand, and apply these skills.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ross H.
PA · Attended 5/5/2025

If at all possible to bring a practical piece to physically show to students, that would make class better!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Matthew P.
PA · Attended 5/5/2025

Good class and good search tips and tools.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Quinton E.
MD · Attended 5/5/2025

Great class. Learn a lot, has me thinking about all the things I might have missed

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Christian M.
PA · Attended 5/5/2025

Amazing class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jacob A.
PA · Attended 5/5/2025

Great training and the instructor was very knowledgeable

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Vincent H.
PA · Attended 5/5/2025

Best and most informative proactive policing class I’ve been to. Worth the money.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Francis M.
PA · Attended 5/5/2025

Great review. Very motivating. Makes you realize how much you have missed

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

Great class. In-depth on vehicle traps

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nancy H.
NJ · Attended 5/5/2025

Class was phenomenal! Jeremy was very knowledgeable

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jeremy O.
PA · Attended 5/5/2025

Great course! Learned a lot and reinforced things I already knew

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
John S.
PA · Attended 5/5/2025

Awesome class! Highly recommend. Love the side by side comparisons.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Daniel O.
PA · Attended 5/5/2025

This class was phenomenal. I’ve been to multiple interdiction classes and took a ton more away about searches than any other class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Scott S.
PA · Attended 5/5/2025

Solid class. Really breaks down searching cars.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Travis A.
NY · Attended 5/5/2025

Excellent class that helps with identifying and understanding places contraband are hidden.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Josh H.
PA · Attended 5/5/2025

Awesome Class. One of the best I’ve taken

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

This was a fantastic class extremely well versed and knowledgeable.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Volodymyr M.
CT · Attended 5/5/2025

Very great class. 100% recommend.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Chad S.
PA · Attended 5/5/2025

Loved the class

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Orabi Y.
PA · Attended 5/5/2025

Great class that opened my eyes to all the areas that i miss during every search!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jacob M.
AZ · Attended 4/28/2025

Great class!! Instructor is very knowledgeable and nothing beats a hands on class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Richard C.
UT · Attended 4/28/2025

Great training that had very valuable information that I can take back to my agency for the benefit of many more deputies.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Shane L.
CA · Attended 4/28/2025

I’ve been to a lot of interdiction / trap training and this was one of the best.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jacob R.
CA · Attended 4/28/2025

This is a great class with even better instructors. Jeremy is a master at his craft and will help you gain a wealth of knowledge.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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