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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Alex D.
AR · Attended 12/16/2024

Amazing class! A lot of good information and key points to look at when searching vehicles that I never thought of.

★★★☆☆ 3/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Mathew W.
AR · Attended 12/16/2024

The most in depth class I have taken by far on searching vehicles and locating hidden compartments.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ishmael C.
AR · Attended 12/16/2024

The class was really good. I got to see and learn about a lot of hiding spots

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kyle W.
AR · Attended 12/16/2024

Very awesome class and really recommend it.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Travis K.
AR · Attended 12/16/2024

Best trap vehicle class I’ve ever taken, highly recommend.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Remington S.
AR · Attended 12/16/2024

Highly recommended!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nathan C.
AR · Attended 12/16/2024

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nicholas M.
AR · Attended 12/16/2024

Great class and Instructor. Very informal and had great photos of examples of what he taught and found

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Tanner C.
AR · Attended 12/16/2024

This class was very informative. Defintley opened my eyes to how much I’ve possibly missed and what I need to keep and eye out for!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Dustin A.
AR · Attended 12/16/2024

Awesome class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Reginal W.
AR · Attended 12/16/2024

Best training class in LEO

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Zach H.
AR · Attended 12/16/2024

Learned so much more I than I thought would

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Tanner W.
AR · Attended 12/16/2024

Great course! Ready to get out and put this info to work

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brian F.
AR · Attended 12/16/2024

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★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Miles F.
AR · Attended 12/16/2024

One of the best trap classes I’ve been to, and I’ve been to a few.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Colby D.
AR · Attended 12/16/2024

Great class. Would recommend it to anyone in law enforcement no matter their service time.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Austin C.
AR · Attended 12/16/2024

Amazing class and well worth the money.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Hunter M.
AR · Attended 12/16/2024

Most definitely one of the best classes I have ever been too.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
James R.
AR · Attended 12/16/2024

Great class! Can’t wait to get out there and hit a load.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Alexander B.
AR · Attended 12/16/2024

Great class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Justin C.
AR · Attended 12/16/2024

Very thorough and in depth class that everyone from interdiction to patrol officers can benefit from.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jamie C.
AR · Attended 12/16/2024

Great class. Learned a lot.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Josh M.
AR · Attended 12/16/2024

Excellent class, materials, and presentation

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kyle C.
TX · Attended 11/21/2024

Great class!!! If you haven’t taken it you need to.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Charlie H.
TX · Attended 11/21/2024

Awesome class great description of traps and how to access them.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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