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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Jeff F.
NV · Attended 2/6/2024

Great class

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

Really good course. Instructor knows his stuff. I recommended to all my co-workers.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jose G.
NV · Attended 2/6/2024

Great class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jose G.
NV · Attended 2/6/2024

Great class. I learned a lot.

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

This class provided an in-depth look at the sophistication of traps being utilized by DTO and how to properly identify anomalies in vehicles.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jamison H.
NV · Attended 2/6/2024

The class was well put together with clear information. Highly recommend class for all levels of law enforcement. Will definitely be attending more classes in the future.

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

Great class! Looking forward to applying what I learned.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
David A.
UT · Attended 2/6/2024

Amazing course. Great instructor. Opened my eyes with clarity to possibilities

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Egan S.
UT · Attended 2/6/2024

This class was great. The PowerPoint and videos were great. Jeremy did phenomenal at explaining and teaching this course. Highly recommend.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jonathan K.
NV · Attended 2/6/2024
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This course was one of the best LE classes I have ever taken and made the concepts easy to understand making student more effective in the field.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jonathan K.
NV · Attended 2/6/2024

This course was one of the best LE classes I have ever taken and made the concepts easy to understand making student more effective in the field.

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

Jeremy very humbly showed the class effective strategies through the work he has accomplished. I think this is what separates him from the majority of law enforcement instructors. Jeremy used real experiences to give validity to the material he taught and I will feel much more confident when searching vehicles.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Shelby V.
ND · Attended 2/6/2024

Great class. Knowledgable instructor.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Doug I.
UT · Attended 2/6/2024

Thank you Jeremy for the phenomenal wealth of knowledge you passed along in the short amount of time in your class. An absolute pleasure to learn from the best.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Gerald N.
NV · Attended 2/6/2024

I am a New Interdiction Officer and this class really opened my eyes to a new way of looking at vehicles. Thank you Jeremy

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
J B.
CA · Attended 2/6/2024

Great class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
System T.
CA · Attended 2/6/2024

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Tim A.
NV · Attended 2/6/2024

Awesome class really opened my eyes to searching more properly. Thanks Jeremy and Baur.

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

Awesome class!

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Jeffrey F.
NV · Attended 0

Great training! A lot of extra areas to check and what to look for before I waste time searching an area

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Lionel M.
NV · Attended 0

Great class with a lot of information for one day. Jeremy is a subject matter expert in this field and has motivated me to go out and find hidden compartments.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Richard B.
KY · Attended 10/16/2023

Fantastic class and information. Jeremy does a great job walking through examples and actual stops he’s made.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Seth G.
KY · Attended 10/16/2023

This course opened my eyes to obvious key indicators that I have over looked before while searching vehicles. Very helpful in making sure you do a thorough search of a vehicle.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Justin C.
KY · Attended 10/16/2023

You do not truly know the anatomy of a vehicle until you take this course! Jeremy goes through EVERY part of a car that could be used for drug smuggling and provides of examples in the field. This was a great course and is highly recommended.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Scott C.
KY · Attended 10/16/2023

Awesome course that expands.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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