On February 3, 2026, members of the Kentucky Sheriffs’ Association and the Kentucky Narcotic Officers’ Association met with Congressman Andy Barr in Washington, D.C., for the signing of an original copy of the Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act. Signed into law by President Trump, the Act honors Chief Herbert D. Proffitt, a retired Tompkinsville Sheriff who was killed by a criminal he had incarcerated years earlier, and provides federal benefits to retired officers killed or disabled as a result of their service.
The Kentucky Narcotic Officers’ Association met with Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, on February 3, 2026, in his Washington, D.C. committee room to discuss current drug trends and the needs of drug enforcement.
The Kentucky Narcotic Officers’ Association met with Congressman Andy Barr on February 3, 2026, in his Washington, D.C., office to discuss current drug trends and the needs of drug enforcement.
The Kentucky Narcotic Officers’ Association presents an award to Eric Brown honoring his four years of committed service (2022–2026) as President of the National Narcotic Officers’ Association Coalition on February 3, 2026 in Washington, DC
The Kentucky Narcotic Officers’ Association members met with Congressman Jamie Comer, Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, on February 3, 2026, in his Washington, D.C. offices to discuss current drug trends and the needs of drug enforcement.
2025 KNOA Conference
Director Tommy Loving receives service award from Bob Bushman, President of the National Narcotic Officers’ Association during the annual conference in Washington, DC, February 3, 2020.
2021 KNOA Conference
Above: Meeting in the United States Capitol on February 6, 2018 between the KNOA Delegation and Senator McConnell discussing drug enforcement issues.
Above: KNOA and ROCIC Delegation visit Capitol Hill during the National Narcotic Officers’ Association Coalition Spring Conference, in Washington, DC, February 4 through February 7, 2018.
U. S. Department of Justice, Summit on Crime Prevention and Public Safety-June 20, 2017. United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions (left) meets with Appalachia HIDTA Director Vic Brown in Washington DC
U. S. Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General
June 19, 2017
Left to Right: National Narcotic Officers’ Association Coalition (NNOAC) President Bob Bushman, United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions, NNOAC Board Member Tommy Loving meet with the Attorney General in Washington DC
Appalachia HIDTA Director Vic Brown and KNOA Executive Director Tommy Loving attend a meeting with staff of the Office of National Drug Control Policy in Washington, DC on November 1, 2016
Meeting with Senator McConnell . He is presented with the Outstanding Member of the United States Senate Award for 2016 by National Narcotic Officers’ Association President Bob Bushman while KNOA delegation look on at the U. S. Capitol February 7, 2017
Meeting with Senator McConnell
Meeting with Senator McConnell
KNOA President Marie Allen presents the 2016 Senator of the Year Award to Senator Whitney Westerfield in his offices at Frankfort on March 15, 2017 while the KNOA delegation look on.
KNOA President Marie Allen presents the 2016 Senator of the Year Award to Senator Whitney Westerfield
KNOA Delegation attend the 2017 NNOAC
KNOA Delegation attend the National Narcotic Officers’ Association Coalition Conference in Washington February 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2017
Meeting with Senator McConnell . He is presented with the Outstanding Member of the United States Senate Award for 2016 by National Narcotic Officers’ Association President Bob Bushman while KNOA delegation look on at the U. S. Capitol February 7, 2017
Meeting with Senator McConnell
Meeting with Senator McConnell
Meeting with Senator McConnell . He is presented with the Outstanding Member of the United States Senate Award for 2016 by National Narcotic Officers’ Association President Bob Bushman while KNOA delegation look on at the U. S. Capitol February 7, 2017
