Kentucky Narcotics Officers Association

Our Mission

The Kentucky Narcotics Officers’ Association is the nation’s 43rd state narcotics officer’s association established as a non–profit corporation dedicated to providing the following attributes to drug enforcement in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Assist
Opportunities
Training
Support
Monitor

Assist

Assist in intelligence sharing for cooperative work forces; any sworn law enforcement officers who are employed full-time by a duly constituted governmental authority, and who have as part of their responsibilities, the enforcement of laws and regulations controlling illicit and dangerous drugs and narcotics, or other persons who exhibit a concern for the fulfillment of the goals described in the KNOA by–laws and constitution shall become members upon submittal to the Executive Board of this association.

Opportunities

Provide opportunities for the enhancement of technical and professional skills

Training

Provide high quality training for local, state and federal law enforcement officers, prosecutors and other national and international associates;

Support

Support anti–drug information to the youth and general public in our communities

Monitor

Monitor legislation concerning drug enforcement at both the state and federal levels.

Meet The Officers

Ron Eckart President

Greater Hardin Co. Narcotics Task Force

Ron Lafferty Immediate Past President

Barren River Drug Task Force

Jeremy Lee 1st Vice President

KY State Police

Janos Brisco 2nd Vice President

KY State Police

John WilliamsTreasurer

Bowling Green – Warren County Drug Task Force

John Sheehan Secretary

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Tod Young Sergeant at Arms

Bowling Green – Warren County Drug Task Force

Thomas M. Loving Executive Director

Bowling Green – Warren County Drug Task Force

Daren Atkins Executive Board Member

Kentucky Coordinator, Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area

Robbie Clark Executive Board Member

Lake Cumberland Drug Task Force

Mike Brackett Executive Board Member

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Tom Schardein Executive Board Member

Retired, Louisville Metro Police

Mark Burden Executive Board Member

Bluegrass Narcotics Task Force

Scott Hardcorn Executive Board Member

Northern KY Drug Strike Force

Executive Board Appointment

Matthew A. Gelhausen Training Director

Officer, Louisville Metro Police Department

Steve Cobb Intelligence Coordinator

Lexington Police Department

Bruce Crouch Committee Coordinator

Nicholasville Police Department

Scott MillerLegal Counsel

Sturgill Turner, PLLC

Shane YoungLegal Counsel

Harding County Commonwealth Attorney

KNOA Membership Application

Pursing safety and professionalism for DRUG ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
Strength through Unity. Kentucky Narcotics Officer’s Association, fighting for a better quality of life in our communities. *Law Enforcement Only

Congratulations On 25 Years Supporting Narcotic Law Enforcement!

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KY is just one state experiencing a massive rise in deaths

2025 KNOA Training Conference

20th Anniversary Save the Date!

Training Conference will be held September 3, 4, and 5, 2025

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Our Mission

The Kentucky Narcotics Officers’ Association is the nation’s 43rd state narcotics officer’s association established as a non–profit corporation dedicated to providing the following attributes to drug enforcement in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Assist

Opportunities

Training

Support

Monitor

Meet The Officers

Ron Eckart President

Ron Lafferty Immediate Past President

Jeremy Lee 1st Vice President

Janos Brisco 2nd Vice President

John WilliamsTreasurer

John Sheehan Secretary

Tod Young Sergeant at Arms

Thomas M. Loving Executive Director

Daren Atkins Executive Board Member

Robbie Clark Executive Board Member

Mike Brackett Executive Board Member

Tom Schardein Executive Board Member

Mark Burden Executive Board Member

Scott Hardcorn Executive Board Member

Executive Board Appointment

Matthew A. Gelhausen Training Director

Steve Cobb Intelligence Coordinator

Bruce Crouch Committee Coordinator

Scott MillerLegal Counsel

Shane YoungLegal Counsel

KNOA Membership Application

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KY is just one state experiencing
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Training Conference will be held
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