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KNOA Membership
Connect with law enforcement professionals across Kansas. Exchange knowledge, strengthen investigative skills, and support the enforcement of controlled substance laws.
Membership is valid until March 15 of the following year, from conference to conference.
A stronger professional network
KNOA promotes cooperation, education, and the exchange of information among law enforcement agencies involved in enforcing controlled substance laws. Membership connects you with officers working in drug enforcement and education throughout Kansas.
Exchange ideas and experience
Network with fellow law enforcement professionals and share insights into techniques used by criminals and investigators.
Build investigative knowledge
KNOA provides narcotics investigative training to members and peace officers in the State of Kansas.
Keep up with legal developments
Receive information on new statutes, statutory changes, and judicial decisions. KNOA also recommends legislation it considers in the public’s best interest regarding narcotics and drug abuse.
Insurance included with membership
As a KNOA member, you are automatically covered under KNOA’s Accidental Death or Dismemberment & Line of Duty Death Insurance . Review the benefits document for coverage details.
Who can apply?
Membership opportunities are available to sworn officers, prosecutors, and other qualifying criminal justice professionals.
Full-time sworn officers
Full-time, sworn law enforcement officers officially certified by the jurisdiction in which they are employed may apply.
This excludes nominal compensation or limited law enforcement employment used as an adjunct to a non-law-enforcement occupation.
Attorneys and prosecutors
County Attorneys, District Attorneys, and their assistant prosecutors may apply. Applications are reviewed by the Executive Board for approval or denial.
Eligibility for certain training may be restricted by DEA rules or those of other training providers.
Criminal justice professionals
Criminal analysts, lab technicians, crime scene technicians, state-certified part-time or reserve officers, and other criminal justice professionals may apply.
Applicants must be sponsored by a full-time member in good standing who will endorse their character. The Executive Board reviews applications for approval or denial.
Eligibility for certain training may be restricted by DEA rules or those of other training providers.
Ready to join?
Complete your application in full and submit all applicable fees and at least one year’s dues. Applications, dues, and fees must be submitted to the Treasurer, who will forward the application to the President or the President’s designee when applicable.
Apply online
Complete your membership application online, with the option to pay online or by check.
Start your online application →Apply by mail
Download and complete the membership form, then send it in with your payment.
Download the membership form (PDF) →Renewing your membership? Memberships expire March 15 of the following year and can be renewed with conference registration or individually.