Training
The WNOA holds two training conferences per year, which have developed into the premiere events of the year and is widely used by state, local and federal agencies as a training venue for their officers and agents. In order to ensure that we are offering meaningful training to law enforcement, suggestions or needs are always welcome. Please use the box below and it will be sent directly to the WNOA board members to make arrangements to sponsor training.
Other Training Opportunities For Drug Investigators
April 14-16, 2026
West Allis, WI
Undercover Survival for Narcotic Officers
This FREE course will emphasize the importance of being mentally prepared for an undercover assignment. During all
operations, a good undercover officer mentally prepares for the worst-case scenario and has an action plan.
April 15-17, 2026
Madison, WI
Foundations for Criminal Investigations
This dynamic, hands-on course is designed to strengthen the investigative foundation of patrol officers, first responders, and newer or aspiring detectives.
May 5-7, 2026
West Allis, WI
Video Surveillance for Drug Investigations
This FREE course teaches the techniques and skills needed to shoot Surveillance Video with camcorders and other video equipment. Focus willl be on both long-range camcorder surveillance and covert systems. It will include how to plan a successful video surveillance and the situational awareness necessary for safe operations.
May 21, 2026
Franklin, WI
Crime Gun Interviewing Techniques
This FREE course is designed for law enforcement, narcotics enforcement to learn how to spot overlooked opportunities and obtain reliable admissions to strengthen cases for
prosecution
June 11, 2026
Shawano, WI
Overdose Death Investigations
for State & Local Investigators
This FREE course will equip attendees with tools to identify the source of the fatal drug(s), including how to “work up the chain” of distribution to identify and target higher-level drug suppliers.
July 14-16, 2026
West Allis, WI
Target The Entire Gang
This FREE course will cover the investigative and prosecution techniques and strategies to target, indict, and convict entire criminal street gangs.
August 3-5, 2026
West Allis, WI
Leading and Managing a Task Force Unit
This FREE course is for new or current supervisors assigned to a drug unit/task force. Topics covered:
Leadership development, Types of supervision, Common mistakes of new supervisors, DISK Personal Profile, Developing Task Force Policy/SOP, Operations, and much more.