Hello, and welcome to the official website of the Pennsylvania Narcotic Officer's Association. PNOA was established in 1990 with the goal in mind of providing narcotics training to law enforcement officers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We believe that a well trained officer is better able to carry out his duties and responsibilities in a safe and effective manner. In addition to training, we strive to keep our members up to date with current law enforcement issues in the area of drug law enforcement.

To that end, PNOA provides and sponsors drug training in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by way of educational seminars which are provided by each of our Eastern, Central, and Western Representatives. For example, PNOA hosts an Annual Drug Conference in early spring each year. This Conference has become a tradition in the Commonwealth to all of the members of drug law enforcement. Not only does PNOA provide fantastic narcotic training, but selected members of the law enforcement community receive awards from PNOA in recognition of their outstanding performance. This annual conference also provides a great opportunity for members to develop friendships with other members of the law enforcement community which has proven invaluable for members who have needed to call upon other members for assistance in other parts of the state during active drug investigations.

PNOA also sponsors the Top Gun Training Program at Fort Indiantown Gap, in conjunction with The Pennsylvania State Police, The Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, The Pennsylvania National Guard, The Pennsylvania District Attorney's Association, The Philadelphia Police Department, and The Pittsburgh Police Department.

The Top Gun Program is a drug enforcement basic training program designed for investigators and prosecutors. The course utilizes role playing as a means to provide training and education regarding a drug investigation from its beginning to its end. No part of the drug investigation is left out. The training provided by the Top Gun Program is as close as one can get to experiencing a real drug investigation. The Top Gun Program is regarded as one of the premier drug training programs in the country and PNOA is proud to be a co-sponsor of such a highly recognized drug investigation program.

The mission of the Pennsylvania Narcotic Officers Association is to provide quality narcotics training to law enforcement officers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania so as to ensure that each member is fully prepared and equipped to investigate and prosecute narcotic offenses under safe circumstances. PNOA is also dedicated to making contact with members of the legislative branch of government on both the state and federal level to ensure that vital legislation affecting the health, safety, and welfare of narcotic investigators is always at the forefront of any law passed and that the penalties for drug trafficking remain strict and certain.

Every member of law enforcement shares the common goals of eliminating illegal narcotics from our streets and schools while also zealously guarding the safety of our fellow members of law enforcement. PNOA is dedicated to achieving these goals. I urge you to join our organization. If you already are an active member, thank you for continuing to take advantage of the training, information and opportunities that are available to you through PNOA.

Sincerely, Daniel P. Moriarty
President
Pennsylvania Narcotic Officer's Association

Past PNOA Presidents