General Info

About CNOA The California Narcotic Officers' Association is a non-profit, corporation dedicated to providing high quality training for law enforcement professionals. Since 1964, CNOA has grown to become the largest non-profit Training Association in California, with nearly 7, 000 members. Our members include: local, state, and federal peace officers, prosecutors, law enforcement personnel, and other national and international associates. For over 35 years, CNOA has offered the finest training available in all areas of narcotic enforcement activities to the dedicated men and women who are our first line of defense against the proliferation of illegal drugs in our state. This web site is regularly updated to provide another avenue for the exchange of information and new techniques to all those who are interested in the fight against drug abuse. The CNOA Legislative Committee tracks all laws that impact our efforts and lobbies the legislature when necessary. ), a non-profit educational organization, furnishes free anti-drug information to the general public as well as schools and other organizations. Through ongoing fund raising efforts and contributions, we have been able to establish a Survivors Memorial Fund that provides immediate financial assistance to the families of all California law enforcement officers who have surrendered their lives in the line of duty. CNOA provides over 100, 000 student contact hours each year and reaches out to thousands of people through regional and state training seminars, and the annual CNOA training institute. CNOA and it's members believe outstanding efforts in narcotic law enforcement and the fight against drug abuse should not go unrecognized. As a result, CNOA has established an Awards Committee focused on recognizing those individuals deserving of special recognition awards.