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 M.
ID · Attended 9/6/2024

The best vehicle searching class I have attended. Material was broken down in an easy to follow manner and clearly layed out what to look for

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nolan T.
UT · Attended 9/6/2024

This class was fantastic! Highly recommend.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Sergio A.
UT · Attended 9/6/2024

Great class and motivates me to grind to find traps.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Gavin B.
UT · Attended 9/6/2024

Best class ever

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Marcus M.
CA · Attended 8/1/2024

I submitted a review, however, looking to obtain the cert

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Suzanne C.
CA · Attended 8/1/2024

Highly recommend this course! Instructor's knowledge, experience and literal exposure to current trends is top notch. Awesome course!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
John M.
CA · Attended 8/1/2024

Great course. Highly recommend it if you are in Law Enforcement interdiction. Jeremy was thorough and professional. Thank you for your expertise and knowledge. Very helpful.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Daniel C.
CA · Attended 8/1/2024

Highly recommend the class. Very informative and engaging.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Eric B.
CA · Attended 8/1/2024

One of the best classes I’ve attended. A must for proactive police.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Christopher E.
CA · Attended 8/1/2024

I really enjoyed the class the Instructor offered a wealth on useful knowledge that I will surely use in the field.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jacob R.
CA · Attended 8/1/2024

Great course

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Alfredo U.
CA · Attended 8/1/2024

The instructor was exceptionally knowledgeable and brought real-world experience to the classroom, which made the material engaging and relevant. Their expertise in identifying hidden compartments. Overall, this class was an excellent investment. It provided me with critical skills and knowledge that are directly applicable to my work in law enforcement. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to enhance their understanding of criminal tactics and improve their investigative abilities.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Adrian V.
CA · Attended 8/1/2024

Strongly recommend, very informative, great for all law enforcement personnel.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brian Z.
CA · Attended 8/1/2024

Amazing class! Would highly recommend to anyone starting their careers in law enforcement!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Aaron G.
CA · Attended 8/1/2024

Great class, very informative and looking forward to using the information learned on the street.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
CARLOS G.
CA · Attended 8/1/2024

Excellent course/class even for experienced officer who believe they’re knowledgeable in a certain areas pertaining to law enforcement . Narcotics, Gangs, and Human Trafficking all can benefit from this course.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Alfredo U.
CA · Attended 4/1/2024

Overall, this class was an excellent investment in my professional development. It provided me with critical skills and knowledge that are directly applicable to my work in law enforcement. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to enhance their understanding of criminal tactics and improve their investigative abilities. The instructor was exceptionally knowledgeable and brought real-world experience to the classroom, which made the material engaging and relevant. Their expertise in identifying hidden compartments.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jesse S.
CA · Attended 8/1/2024

Great course to take to apply the personal hands on experience to my own personal career growth.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jonathan A.
AZ · Attended 8/1/2024

If you think you know all the voids of a vehicle then good on you! However, this class will definitely up your game if you are looking for traps but do not know where to start!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Alexandru R.
CA · Attended 8/1/2024

Best Trap Class Training there is! Great and thorough slides, videos, pictures, and overall examples of searching vehicles. Jeremy answered questions asked, he took his time with explanations, and encouraged us all to go out there and get after it. 10/10 would take again!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Marc R.
CA · Attended 8/1/2024

The training has to be one of the best and most informative one I’ve been to. The instructor is very knowledgeable and friendly of you have a question about the subject.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jonathan A.
CA · Attended 8/1/2024

Well rounded instructor. Very thorough when providing information regarding topics. Videos and narration assisted with understanding topics of discussion.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Carly V.
CA · Attended 8/1/2024

Great class for the average patrol officer and those more advanced in searching for traps. Looking forward to using some of the information on highway stops/car stops!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Israel C.
CA · Attended 8/1/2024

The class was great. It was great how Jeremy explained to us about all the places that subjects are able to hide illegal items.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Stefan J.
CA · Attended 8/1/2024

Great class! Learned a lot that I have been missing out in the field. Ready to work!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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