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 over 7,000 members. Our members include local, state, and federal peace officers, prosecutors, law enforcement personnel, and other national and international associates.

For 55 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. 

CNOA provides over 120,000 student contact hours to over 7000 students annually through Regional and State Training Seminars, and the Annual Training Institute. With over 50 POST certified topics, CNOA training brings accessible, relevant and affordable training to law enforcement personnel, regardless of assignment. 

Through ongoing fundraising 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. For more information on the Survivors' Memorial Fund and how to contribute, please visit our SMF page.

CNOA is broken into eight regions throughout California and has individual regional boards overseeing their individual activities and fundraisers. These activities work to serve the greater good of the mission set forth by the main CNOA state body.