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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Kyle A.
AZ · Attended 3/25/2024

Was a great in depth class

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

Very informative class with a lot of great information.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Clemente T.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

If you want success, this is the class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Caleb B.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

A great training that should be required for all law enforcement interested in narcotics!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Craig N.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Jeremy does a great job! Photos and videos explaining the process of looking for tooling and clearing voids in the vehicle. Highly recommend the class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Austin B.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Excellent course. Jeremy is an expert in his field and his course proves that. Highly recommend attending this course.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cory P.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Enjoyed the training. The instructor is well educated.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ricky W.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Very good class, informative and eye opening.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cody P.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Two thumbs up.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Spencer K.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Taught me everything the academy didn’t about vehicle clearing

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jonathan S.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Good class for beginners and advanced interdiction skills

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Austin T.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Class provided lots of valuable information in regards to searching cars and key points to look for.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Timothy W.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Excellent course

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kyle S.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Great introduction for beginners and refresher for experienced officers. You’ll have a plan of attack for every void by the end of class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joshua K.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Great class with a lot of valuable information. Many locations I never thought of looking or even how to.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Daniel H.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Great class with a ton of info. Definitely expanded my knowledge.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Chris F.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Tons of information! Holy shit was I missing a lot!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael C.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Great class, applicable material, knowledgeable instructor.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Aaron K.
KS · Attended 3/11/2024

Very informative class with lots of information.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jamison H.
NV · Attended 2/6/2024

Excellent class with plenty of information to make any law enforcement officer better in the field. Would highly recommend course attendance for any level of law enforcement from veteran to rookie.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jed B.
NV · Attended 2/6/2024

One of the best classes I have attended.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joshua A.
NV · Attended 2/6/2024

Great training and breakdown of common voids/traps. Clear and descriptive details of what to look for when searching cars. Using current case studies is a step up on other classes.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brandon C.
NV · Attended 2/6/2024

Jeremy is a great instructor.

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Josh B.
NV · Attended 2/6/2024
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I've searched probably thousands of cars. I learned so much about hidden compartments that goes even beyond cartel hidden traps. Any officer, detective or investigator can benefit from this class. It does not matter if you're into street level drug dealing or interstate interdiction.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Wade R.
UT · Attended 2/6/2024

Great course! Very in depth and comprehensive. Jeremy is an extremely knowledgeable instructor, and teaches in a very relatable manner.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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