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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Mihai T.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

Great information. I thought I was doing a good job searching before. Not so true. Now I realize that I missed a lot of dope and guns. Thanks!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Elijah A.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

Great review of a systematic search letting the clues left behind lead you to where to search.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Gage L.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

Great information that you can’t get from anywhere else. One of the most knowledgeable instructors I’ve ever had. Learned about trap compartments that I had no clue were out there or that I needed to look in that location.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
James G.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

Great class full of amazing information that I had never thought of.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Andrew H.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

Great content for those who are wanting to venture down the interdiction route.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brock R.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

Most detailed class on properly searching cars and properly clearing them I have ever taken.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Edward W.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

Awesome class. Truly makes you realize how much more there is to vehicle searches.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ryan B.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

Class was informative and instructor was knowledgeable about course subject matter. Class was good for all skill levels whether material was knew or a refresher. More than enough photos and documentation to help officers succeed.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cody A.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024
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Class was awesome and loaded with information. It was way more informational than the Desert snow class I went to.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kyle W.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

One of the greatest and most informative classes I have ever attended

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Hayden R.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

Best class I have ever taken. Very useful information.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joe G.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

Roof traps were cool to check out

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Bryce H.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

Good class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Stephen L.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

Great information, look forward to applying it.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nick C.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

Solid class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Lucas W.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

The class was very good. Full of great information. I learned a lot from the class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Justin F.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

Awesome. I can’t wait to apply this training to our team!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cody V.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

Loved the class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nicholas L.
MO · Attended 7/1/2024

Been to a lot of classes but nothing like this one. Could probably be a 2 day class for sure

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Caleb W.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

Class was excellent information gathered will be extremely helpful.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Steven E.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

Good refresher class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jonathon T.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024
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Great class. Been to several trap classes and this was the best by far.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Lance W.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

5 stars! Highly recommend!

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Austin G.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

Great class

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Leo K.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

Very informative.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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