Kentucky Narcotics Officers Association | Drug Enforcement for the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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

Chris Watkins President

Owensboro Police Department

Matthew A. Gelhausen Immediate Past President

Louisville Metro Police Department

Steven Cobb 1st Vice-President

Lexington Metro Police

Bruce Crouch 2nd, Vice President

Nicholasville Police Department

John WilliamsTreasurer

Detective/Warren County Commonwealth’s
Attorney’s Office

Mike Brackett Secretary

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Richard Badaracco Sergeant at Arms

Retired DEA

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

Kentucky Office of the Attorney General

Jacky Hunt Executive Board Member

Director, South-Central Kentucky Drug Task Force

Ron Lafferty Executive Board Member

Director Barren River Drug Task Force

Tom Schardein Executive Board Member

Louisville Metro Police

Lt Colonel Jeremy Slinker Executive Board Member

Director of Operations, Kentucky State Police

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

Drug Enforcement for the Commonwealth of Kentucky

Congratulations On 25 Years Supporting Narcotic Law Enforcement!

2019 KNOA Training Conference

September 4-5-6, 2019

2019 KNOA Conference

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