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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Justin M.
CA · Attended 4/28/2025

Great course!! PowerPoint and hands on was awesome.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Christopher D.
CA · Attended 4/28/2025

Great class. Highly recommend for anyone doing proactive enforcement.

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

Absolutely amazing training

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

This is a great class. Jeremy was very insightful when it comes to traps. Had a great PowerPoint and hands on.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Danny T.
AZ · Attended 4/28/2025

Very informative class with an excellent hands on presentation/learning experience.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Mark T.
AZ · Attended 4/28/2025

Very informative class with hands on.. Highly recommend

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kyle S.
CA · Attended 4/28/2025

Great hands on training and taught me how to thoroughly search a vehicle.

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

Always a good class when you can go hands on.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Amanda C.
AZ · Attended 4/28/2025

Very great hands on material

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

Outstanding class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Josh B.
NV · Attended 4/28/2025

Great class to actually get hand on into trap cars.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Chase G.
AL · Attended 3/3/2025

Phenomenal class. Recommend this class to all proactive cops.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jacob M.
SC · Attended 3/3/2025

Great class! Gave new insight in how to search a vehicle.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Britanie B.
SC · Attended 3/3/2025

The material in this class is eye opening and would benefit all law enforcement officers not just on an interdiction team but any officers conducting vehicle search es.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kerry C.
GA · Attended 3/3/2025

This class was one of the best I’ve taken in a while. Jeremy did an amazing job teaching by explaining and showing examples of how to clear voids/possible trap areas in vehicles. I feel more prepared to do a full vehicle search, and feel more confident that I will recognize traps when I come across them.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kaitlynn W.
GA · Attended 3/3/2025

Jeremy’s class was in the top 5 of classes I’ve ever taken. A lot of us were shaking our heads at things we’ve been missing for years. Can’t wait to come back to work and start making cases with what I’ve learned.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Annessa G.
GA · Attended 3/3/2025

It was better than I imagined it would be. The only thing that would’ve made it better would have been some hands-on activity. I guess I have to do that at work.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jaylan W.
GA · Attended 3/3/2025

The class is extremely informative and highlights the key thing that separates interdiction officer from others. Teaches from personal experiences with the proof and explanation to back it up!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Noah W.
SC · Attended 3/3/2025

This class was very informative and I definitely recommend it for any proactive law enforcement officer.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Hunter W.
GA · Attended 3/3/2025

Great information! I’ve definitely learned about spots I’ve missed.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jermaine G.
GA · Attended 3/3/2025

This was more detailed than expected. I thoroughly enjoyed how knowledgeable the instructor was. I would definitely recommend this course!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kevin M.
GA · Attended 3/3/2025

Great class!!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Montavius S.
AL · Attended 3/3/2025

The best class I’ve ever been to! Looking forward to more like these.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Steven P.
GA · Attended 3/3/2025

Great class! Interesting from beginning to end! Recommend to anybody that searches cars.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Trenton B.
GA · Attended 3/3/2025

Great class and definitely walked away with greater knowledge than I had before.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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