About CNOA

California Narcotic Officers' Association

A non-profit corporation dedicated to providing high-quality training for law enforcement professionals since 1964.

Who We Are

California's Largest Non-Profit Law Enforcement Training Association

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 over 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 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.

1964
Founded
7,000+
Members Statewide
120,000+
Student Contact Hours Annually
50+
POST-Certified Topics
8
Regions Across California
Training

The Finest Narcotic Enforcement Training in California

CNOA provides over 120,000 student contact hours to over 7,000 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.

Training covers all areas of narcotic enforcement activities including investigations, surveillance, prosecution support, and emerging drug threats such as synthetic opioids and fentanyl.

POST-Certified Curriculum

Over 50 POST-certified topics covering all areas of narcotic enforcement

Annual Training Institute

Statewide conference bringing together officers from all eight regions

Regional Seminars

Accessible local training delivered directly in your region

Survivors' Memorial Fund

Supporting the Families of Fallen Officers

Through ongoing fundraising efforts and contributions, CNOA has established 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 the CNOA website.

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Our Regions

Eight Regions Serving All of California

CNOA is organized into eight regional chapters across California, each with its own board of directors overseeing local training events, fundraisers, and community outreach. Region 7 serves the Central Valley and Eastern Sierra.

Region 1
Northern California
Region 2
Sacramento Valley
Region 3
Bay Area
Region 4
Central Coast
Region 5
Los Angeles
Region 6
Inland Empire
Region 7
Central Valley & Eastern Sierra
Region 8
San Diego & Imperial

Learn More About CNOA

Visit the official CNOA statewide website for membership information, the Annual Training Institute, the Survivors' Memorial Fund, and more.