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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Aaliyah N.
IL

Explained the material very clearly and made it easy to understand. The visuals, real-life examples, and videos were extremely helpful and made the information more engaging and memorable. Overall, very informative and well-presented course.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Morgan V.
IN

I have minimal “vehicle” knowledge, what parts are what, how cars go together etc.

This class broke down the fundamentals, and simplified searching vehicles, without necessarily needing to “know” vehicle parts and mechanics.

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

Great class. Goes step by step on each area that needed to be cleared by using photos and videos break down each area perfectly.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael W.
IL

Course provided great insight on exploring different voids of a vehicle and how to defeat traps.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Travis P.
IN

I've taken ACE's interdiction training and it was incredible. Cartel Traps was just as amazing. Incredibly informative and I can comfortably say that I feel way more comfortable searching vehicles when I get back out on the road.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nicholas S.
IL

Very informative. I learned a lot that I am going to apply while working. Would highly recommend to anyone serious about interdiction or vehicle searches.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jordan B.
IL

Best training I’ve been to in a long time. Highly recommended this training.

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

Great class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Addison K.
IL

Great course, good introduction to learning about vehicle traps.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Laszlo K.
IL

Great class, highly recommend

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

Excellent Class! A real eye opener!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jessie P.
IL

Great class covering everything from the basics to the advanced locations you’d find a trap. Very interesting, real world experience, and useful information that can be applied from the rural streets all the way to the interstate.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brian G.
IL

Amazing class. Great material and great instructor. I’m confident in utilizing what I learned from this class out on the street.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Justin R.
IL

Great info

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

Nice class. Didn’t know how many hiding traps could be made into a car. Definitely will use out on the field to make my searches more through. This class opened up my eyes more.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Dominic D.
IL

Great class. The pictures and videos showing traps and precursor clues were very helpful

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Emily L.
IL

Really thorough class with good information different than any other interdiction-related class I’ve been to

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Xavier S.
IL

Class had alot of good information

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Bryan R.
IL

Great class! That teaches patrol officers things to look for. Knowledgeable instructor.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
James N.
IL

Great class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Tim K.
IN

Excellent class taught by an outstanding experienced interdictor.

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

Great instructor and clearly knowledgeable. It’s good to see an instructor showing his own work, especially with seizures as recent as this week. My team is excited to put what we learned to work

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jonathan B.
IL

One of the best classes I’ve ever taken in my career. An eye opening course.

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

Great class, great examples

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
George P.
IL

Amazon class, breaks down how to find and identify traps with ez.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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