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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Jacob M.
AZ · Attended 3/25/2024

Great course !! If you want to be successful at searching cars I would recommend this class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Justin W.
NM · Attended 3/25/2024

This is a great class. Gave me more insight on searching vehicles.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Doug J.
AZ · Attended 3/25/2024

Great information no matter how many years you might have… knowledge makes the difference on the road!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Gage R.
AZ · Attended 3/25/2024

Good information regarding criminal interdiction. Instructor provided knowledgeable experience.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★☆ 4/5
Steven S.
AZ · Attended 3/25/2024

Great class, highly recommended for drug interdiction Officers!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jeffrey H.
NM · Attended 3/25/2024

Great class to learn from whether you are new to criminal interdiction or have years in the field. It’s a great opportunity to learn or hone your interdiction skills.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jonnethen M.
AZ · Attended 3/25/2024

Great course! One of the better interdiction course I have attended.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ricardo R.
AZ · Attended 3/25/2024

Excellent class! Lots of information!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Scott H.
AZ · Attended 3/25/2024

Great class! As a new handler, classes like these are crucial in growing our knowledge. Looking forward to hitting the streets with this knew info.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Trevor W.
AZ · Attended 3/25/2024

Course was brought to a basic level and brought to complete understanding. Instructor explained in depth details easy to understand.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cameron D.
AZ · Attended 3/25/2024

Jeremy is a great instructor. Makes clearing the voids of the vehicle easy to understand.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cody S.
AZ · Attended 3/25/2024

Amazing class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Raymond B.
AZ · Attended 3/25/2024

Best search class out there!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Zack S.
AZ · Attended 3/25/2024

This class was awesome!!!! The information on these traps will be tremendously helpful!!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Benjamin H.
AZ · Attended 3/25/2024

Good course. Lots of useful information for interdiction.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nathan O.
AZ · Attended 3/25/2024

Excellent information and video examples of traps

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Isaac B.
AZ · Attended 3/25/2024

Great class! High level instruction.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Austin S.
NM · Attended 3/25/2024

Very good class. The videos and break down really help drive the point home. I am more confident in my searching skills after this class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cesar A.
AZ · Attended 3/25/2024

Training was awesome!!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Francisco S.
AZ · Attended 3/25/2024

Good training with excelent videos.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Anthony R.
AZ · Attended 3/25/2024

The class was very informative and I learned a lot about hidden compartments I would have never checked before.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Gilbert W.
AZ · Attended 3/25/2024

Very knowledgeable class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nate C.
AZ · Attended 3/25/2024

Great class with videos and explanations to back it up!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Reynaldo L.
AZ · Attended 3/25/2024

The in depth for each area of a vehicle search really helps open up your eyes about searching a car.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Eli O.
AZ · Attended 3/25/2024

Super professional, very in depth.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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