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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Lucas L.
MO · Attended 7/1/2024

This was a fantastic class that gave me further confidence on vehicle searches.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Travis B.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

Gained valuable information that can be applied to patrol interdiction

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Chad S.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

Class was good.

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

Very good class and very engaging.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Griffin D.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

Phenomenal training makes searching a car easy.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Taylor M.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

Good observations I've never thought about

★★★☆☆ 3/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jason R.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

Jeremy was a great instructor full of useful information to all levels of interdiction.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ricardo P.
MD · Attended 7/1/2024

Course provides great relevant and affective material in finding traps in today's world of interdiction. A must for today's interdiction/patrol officer

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Gabriel W.
IN · Attended 7/1/2024
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Best course I have ever attended

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Anthony M.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024
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Best class. Can’t wait to search cars with this knowledge I have learned.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Corey S.
IL · Attended 7/1/2024

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★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Rick S.
IL · Attended 0

Excellent presentation. I can already see where I have missed things on searches in the past that I will never miss again

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cole E.
IL · Attended 0

Great class. Very instructional. Great videos, pictures, and relevant case studies

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joseph G.
IL · Attended 0

Great class I have never hit a roof trap so those were super cool to see

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Anthony M.
IL · Attended 0

One of the best classes I’ve ever taken. Cannot wait to go back on the road and use the training.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ethan E.
CO · Attended 6/10/2024

The class completely broadened my perspective on the extent to what a vehicle search may consist of! I highly recommend this class for anyone in an entry level patrol to a full time interdiction position!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Troy M.
CO · Attended 6/10/2024

30 plus years - I consider myself very proactive; I wish I would have had this class earlier earlier in my career.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Andrew O.
NE · Attended 6/10/2024

It allows you to slow down in your mind on how you want to search a vehicle; to be systematic and to be particular with your indicators. Jeremy gives you the confidence to go out and apply what he teaches

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Chad K.
CO · Attended 6/10/2024

Glad I took the class. Excited to find a trap.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Mark F.
CO · Attended 6/10/2024

Definitely learned places to look during next vehicle search.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kyle R.
CO · Attended 6/10/2024

Excellent course, great detail

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Sue R.
CO · Attended 6/10/2024

Learned a lot!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jordan H.
CO · Attended 6/10/2024

I found this training to be very useful. Jeremy’s teaching and examples made me feel more confident that I will be able to find traps more consistently.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Tyler P.
CO · Attended 6/10/2024

Great class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Evan J.
CO · Attended 6/10/2024

I’ve been going to interdiction classes since I started law enforcement. I felt a missing piece of the puzzle in my interdiction work specifically in identifying modified compartments. This class is that missing piece for those interdictors out there in my shoes.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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