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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Malachi W.
NJ

Great class, instructor was very knowledgeable!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Victor M.
CA

Great class. Great use of videos, pictures and explanations.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jonathan K.
NV

This class takes complex topics and makes them easy to understand. Jeremy does a fantastic job at walking people through the subject matter no matter what level of experience the student has.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Josh S.
AZ

Great job on breaking down what you look for and making it simple so everyone can understand

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Bryan G.
CA

Great class! From basic interview to in depth details on traps, this course is a must if you want to learn about interdiction.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joseph S.
NM

Great content and knowledge of material.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Benjamin O.
CA

Great class. Tons of good and real world content.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joshua A.
CA

Best instructor hands down

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Lance T.
CA

Excellent class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ethan D.
CA

This class was a real eye opener.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
James P.
CA

Great course. Highly recommended by coworkers.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Thomas P.
AZ

Great step by step instruction on how to analyze and access compartments in vehicles

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joshua W.
CA

Awesome class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Luke G.
CA

One of the best classes I’ve been to, learned a ton about not only traps but vehicle searches in general.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Garrett F.
AZ

Great class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Yong-Jeong S.
CA

Well organized knowledgeable instructor

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jacob K.
NV

Great class with great hands on learning.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ishmael H.
AZ

Made me realize all the potential traps I have missed after a positive k9 alert.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joe R.
CA

Great knowledge and training tips.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Derrick C.
AZ

Should be mandatory for any full time interdiction officer

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kenneth M.
IL

This class was very well put together with detailed instruction. The instructor was very knowledgeable in interdiction and taught well.

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Brett B.
IN

Great class. Great instructor

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Adrienne C.
IL

Wish I would have taken this class earlier! Many of the voids mentioned I would have over looked.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kyle Q.
IL

Very informative, engaging, and overall great presentation.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Allan C.
IL

This class is very informative. It teaches you how to properly search vehicle for drugs and guns on low level drug activity and drug smuggling. I can now go back to My police department and teach guys on my unit how to properly search vehicle the correct way.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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