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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Floyd B.
MS

Great class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Marcus J.
MS

Great material that is up to date, current trends, real life experience/training material. Every LEO that wants to make a difference and be the real police needs to attend the class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jeremy D.
FL

Great class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ray B.
MS

Excellent course!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Dalton W.
AL

Great course. Searching cars will never be the same.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Gunner M.
GA

A very eye opening class on the creativity of cartel traps and how far they are willing to go

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Christopher W.
GA

Very knowledgeable and eye opening course. If you love interdiction this is the course for you.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Anthony B.
AL

After sitting through this class I don’t think I’ve ever truly searched a vehicle before. I’ve missed so many potential hiding spots. Great class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Rhett F.
LA

Very educational class on material that can be used in the field for searches.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Patrick C.
LA

Awesome class and well put together

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Tahkendris S.
MS

Good class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Gerardo V.
MS

Very knowledgeable. Good information for all law enforcement agencies.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nicholas L.
MS

Fantastic Course for any level law enforcement officer!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael D.
MS

Jeremy is the best in the business. No one has better information on traps.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cameron W.
GA

Amazing course and instructor learned many new ways to search vehicles for traps

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Blake D.
MS

Very Good class!

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Dustin N.
MS

Great class!

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Chris S.
MS

Great class!

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Dustin B.
TN

Great class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ryan R.
TN

Very knowledgeable!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Shelby E.
TN

This class was amazing and very informative. I cannot wait to put my newfound knowledge to the test, and come back to my agency to teach my team what I’ve learned.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Matthew H.
TN

Great class !

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Zachary D.
TN

Very thorough course detailing the signs for further investigation.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Zachary E.
AL

This class showed me how much I’ve been missing while searching vehicles .This class is a must if you want to make sure you aren’t missing anything. Jeremy was very knowledgeable and passionate about teach this class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ryan E.
TN

Jeremy Beddingfield through ACE Interdiction—real-world interdiction: trap vehicles, indicators. Immediately applicable on shift. Worth it for patrol and K9.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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