What They DON'T Teach You in the Police Academy | 38th Annual ANOA Conference

Welcome back to Narc Talk! In this BONUS episode, Phil Hawk and Matt Shea highlight the 38th Annual Arizona Narcotic Officers Association (ANOA) Training Conference—Arizona's longest-running law enforcement training event.Phil and Matt dive into what makes this annual event essential for law enforcement officers, detectives, prosecutors, and command staff across the country. They detail the POST-compliant training classes, specialized certifications, networking opportunities, and family-friendly conference activities.🔥 Key Topics Covered in This Episode:• Basic Narcotics Investigator Certification (AZ AG & Prosecutor-recognized)• Specialized breakout courses: Highway Interdiction, Wiretaps, K9 Operations, Human Trafficking, & Cartel Trends• Specialized tracks: Drug Commander Day and Drug Prosecutor Track• Inter-agency networking: Connecting local, state, tribal, and federal agencies across the nation• Conference highlights: Keynote speakers, law enforcement vendor show & raffle, scholarships, and networking events📌 About the Arizona Narcotic Officers Association (ANOA):ANOA provides high-quality POST-compliant training to sworn law enforcement officers, detectives, corrections, counter-drug military, and prosecution teams to stay ahead of evolving tactics, technology, and legal trends.📍 Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction & 38th Annual ANOA Conference Overview01:05 - Basic Narcotics Investigator Certification Breakdown03:22 - Keynote Speakers, Awards Ceremony & $1,000 Member Scholarships04:28 - Specialized Breakout Classes (Interdiction, Cartels, Wiretaps & Legal Trends)05:20 - Vendor Show, Tactical Equipment & Annual Gun Raffle06:15 - Networking Across Local, State, Tribal & Federal Agencies07:25 - Drug Commander Day & Drug Prosecutor Specialized Tracks08:08 - The Power of Inter-Agency Collaboration & Nationwide Contacts10:05 - Conference Night Events (Raffle, Bingo & Cornhole Tournament)10:40 - Resort Venue, Staycation Perks & Family-Friendly Amenities12:18 - Attendance Eligibility & Law Enforcement Credentials Requirement13:00 - The Importance of Continuous Training in Narcotics Work🤝 SUPPORT FRONT-LINE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING The Arizona Narcotic Officers Association (ANOA) is dedicated to providing high-level training, resources, and scholarships to investigators and frontline officers across the state and country. Support the mission by making a tax-deductible donation today: 👉 Donate Here: https://aznoa.org/make-a-donation#LawEnforcement #NarcoticsTraining #PoliceTraining #ANOA #NarcTalk #LawEnforcementPodcast #ArizonaPolice #InvestigatorTraining #Interdiction