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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Cody V.
TX · Attended 11/21/2024

Incredible class that explained with detail the complexity of traps that we will come in contact with. Recommend this class to all officers, new or old!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Blake M.
TX · Attended 11/21/2024

Great information that will help assist in locating traps.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Clifford B.
TX · Attended 11/21/2024

Best trap course I have taken. Jeremy knows his stuff and will be the reason I find my first trap.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nicholas W.
TX · Attended 11/21/2024

Definitely an eye opening training especially for a newer officer. Thanks for the knowledge CT.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Terrance F.
TX · Attended 11/21/2024

Outstanding class, very detailed and I will be recommending to my area.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Gabriel A.
TX · Attended 11/21/2024

Such an informational class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Daniel M.
TX · Attended 11/21/2024

Awesome detailed class !

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Mason R.
MO · Attended 11/21/2024

Incredible class to attend

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Akeem W.
TX · Attended 11/21/2024

Awesome class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Pete L.
TX · Attended 11/21/2024

Great class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Alexander I.
TX · Attended 11/21/2024

Great class showing different traps and ways to indicate ways to locate them through tooling and other factors.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Daniel K.
TX · Attended 11/21/2024

Very good concealment class. Very knowledgeable. One of the best!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joshua T.
TX · Attended 11/21/2024

Great class, had no idea what I was looking for before.

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

Great class. One of the best concealment classes with plenty of examples.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cody R.
TX · Attended 11/21/2024

Completely changed how I will search vehicles and identifying areas to look further into. Great information that breaks down every part of a vehicle where contraband could be located!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Andrew D.
TX · Attended 11/21/2024

Great class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brady G.
TX · Attended 11/21/2024

Good class. Knowledgeable instructor

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nick B.
TX · Attended 11/21/2024

One of the best classes I’ve attended. Very helpful information all day long!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kenneth S.
TX · Attended 11/21/2024

Great class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Justin W.
TX · Attended 11/21/2024

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★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
CJ D.
TX · Attended 11/21/2024

Great class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Justin T.
NM · Attended 11/21/2024

Good class

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Dustin C.
TX · Attended 11/21/2024

Great class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cody W.
TX · Attended 11/21/2024

Loved the class, tons of great information!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Chris W.
TX · Attended 11/20/2024

This was one of the best trap classes I’ve attended in my career. Jeremy does a great job explaining where all the traps are located and what lead him to finding them. A lot of instructors show you traps, but not every step on how they found them. I look forward to applying his knowledge as soon as I’m back on shift.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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