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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Mikel O.
CO · Attended 6/10/2024

One of the best courses I’ve ever taken. Jeremy clearly knows his stuff and I’m grateful I was able to learn from him.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Rebecka L.
WY · Attended 6/10/2024

Sitting here thinking about all the traps I have missed. I am excited to get back to work and get in these cars.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cole G.
NE · Attended 6/10/2024

Without seeing these examples in class I wouldn’t know what I’m looking at or what I’m looking for on the road.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Tristen J.
NE · Attended 6/10/2024

Extremely knowledgeable about voids, tampering, and traps. Does a fantastic job explaining the how and why behind searching a vehicle.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Patrick C.
CO · Attended 6/10/2024

Great class with focused information about hidden compartments.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Sanel L.
CO · Attended 6/10/2024

Amazing content. Very detailed and explained great.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael G.
NE · Attended 6/10/2024

Extremely knowledgeable and puts across the information in an easy way to understand and made it very simple to know where and what to look for. Would recommend

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kristin B.
CO · Attended 6/10/2024

This class was very helpful for beginning to advance levels of interdiction work. Jeremy did a great job at explaining parts of the vehicle where dope could be hidden to someone that isn’t privy of vehicle anatomy.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Dusty Q.
CO · Attended 6/10/2024

Was super helpful for a K9 officer to move past just the alert

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

Great class, definitely haven't searched these areas

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brandon S.
NE · Attended 6/10/2024

Class was very informative and in depth.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jonathon W.
CO · Attended 6/10/2024

Great step by step

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Danielle D.
CO · Attended 6/10/2024

Engaging videos

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Sean K.
CA · Attended 5/6/2024

This two day class was full of great information, obs techniques, and the instructors were clearly well versed and experienced with the material. Our group that attended this course all work at the southern border on Military Orders and came away with plenty of new insights that will help us on future missions. I would attend this class again and would recommend to any law enforcement agency.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jose A.
CA · Attended 5/6/2024

Coming into this class I thought I knew how to look for hidden compartments or just where drugs were hidden. This class made me re think how I approach a vehicle. I learned to take a moment and just inspect the vehicle in and out and look for prior removal of parts by looking at tooling. It really makes your job easier because you’re taking the process one step at a time

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
GAVIN B.
CA · Attended 5/6/2024

GREAT CLASS. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! THE HANDS-ON PORTION PROVIDES IN VALUABLE INFORMATION, FOR THOSE OF US THAT ARE NOT CAR FOLKS, THAT ALLOWS YOU TO SEE WHAT IS NORMAL AND WHAT IS NOT WHEN IT COMES TO NORMAL CARS VS TRAP CARS

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael S.
CA · Attended 5/6/2024

Jeremy was awesome and very knowledgeable.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jeremy T.
CA · Attended 5/6/2024

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★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Elias L.
CA · Attended 5/6/2024

The hands on portion of the class was extremely beneficial. The structure was great, being led through at the beginning and being shown how to search properly. And then given free reign to get familiar with the vehicles of your choosing.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Thomas B.
NH · Attended 5/6/2024

Good hands on experience.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Dustin L.
CA · Attended 5/6/2024

This course undoubtedly increased my professional development in my law enforcement career and added a much-needed toolset for identifying signs of narcotics trafficking. I would highly recommend any officer interested in countering or interdicting the drug trade attend this course.

★★★☆☆ 3/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kevin G.
CA · Attended 5/6/2024

Very good class, very helpful if planning to do CBP.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Uriel F.
CA · Attended 5/6/2024

The class was amazing. Both the classroom portion and hands on portion were great. Looking forward to attend more of your classes!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ramon P.
CA · Attended 5/6/2024

This two day class was amazing!! The first day, Jeremy broke down the vehicle into sections demonstrating the type of traps and natural voids one can encounter. The second day, we got to apply what we learned day one. Being able to touch and see the actual traps was a great opportunity. I can’t wait to take my newly learned skills and apply them on the road. Thanks for your help, Jeremy. Keep up the great work!!

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jose S.
CA · Attended 5/6/2024

The traps class was truly amazing so much material and information that are vital to what I do. I highly recommend any law-enforcement to take this class. You will not regret it.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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