The Narcotics Officer Certificate Program (NOCP) was created to offer Arkansas law enforcement agencies the opportunity to provide specialized training to their narcotics officers. This program provides participants with the fundamental knowledge and skills they need to conduct basic narcotics investigations. Although the program material is most appropriate for officers with limited narcotics experience, seasoned investigators will find they can also enhance their knowledge and skills by participating in the program.
NOCP consists of five, three-day courses delivered once a month. Participants are required to attend all five components and pass all examinations to successfully complete the program. Core program topics include: Arkansas Drug Laws, Drug Identification and Classification, Methamphetamine, Managing Informants and Cooperative Witnesses, Search and Seizure, Investigative Techniques, Undercover Investigations, Pharmaceutical Diversion, Evidence Collection, Report Writing, Surveillance, Resources, Intelligence, Criminal Defenses, and Courtroom Testimony.
During Fiscal Year 2011, Session X of the Narcotics Officer Certificate Program will be offered from January through May in Pine Bluff. Graduation is scheduled for June 17, 2011.
To participate in the program, an application letter must be submitted to Dr. Cheryl May from the applicant’s Chief of Police, Sheriff, Department Head or Director by December 17, 2010.
For more information, contact Matt Modrak or Mira Frosolono at (501) 570-8000
Session X
Pine Bluff Firing Range
Pine Bluff, AR
January 25–27, 2011
February 22–24, 2011
March 22–24, 2011
April 19–21, 2011
May 24–26, 2011
June 17, 2011