Narcotics Officer Certificate Program
We are currently accepting nominations for the next session of the Narcotics Officer Certificate Program (NOCP). NOCP will be offered at the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, 735 South Neeley St., Benton, AR 72015 on the following dates:
Week 1: July 21-23, 2026
Week 2: August 25-27, 2026
Week 3: September 22-24, 2026
Week 4: October 27-29, 2026
Week 5: November 17-19, 2026
Graduation – November 19, 2026
NOCP was created to offer Arkansas law enforcement agencies the opportunity to provide specialized training to their narcotics officers, providing participants with the fundamental knowledge and skills they need to conduct basic narcotics investigations.
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
- Courtroom Testimony
To participate in the program, an application letter must be submitted to the CJI Director from the applicant’s Chief of Police, Sheriff, Department Head or Director. The deadline for nominations is June 2, 2026.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Donnie Reddick: 501-570-8097
Heather Bridges: 501-570-8060