Since
our inception in 1999, I have watched the National Criminal Enforcement Association
(NCEA) grow from an organization with regional members and concepts to an
internationally recognized organization with over 3500 members.
When our organization was developed in
1999, it began with mostly interstate interdiction officers. As time has passed, we have developed into a multi-faceted organization
with a very diverse membership of Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement representation.
Our training has evolved from concentrating on interstate interdiction to broad-based
concepts involving teaching the traffic stop from A-Z, how to handle complex criminal
and financial investigations, as well as how to testify in court to assist in successful
prosecution of criminal cases to name a few. These concepts are based on the foundation
of what Robbie taught fellow officers in the techniques
that he used to assist him in detecting criminal activity and locating and seizing illicit contraband.
The
NCEA has dedicated itself over the years to teaching the same successful methods that Robbie
taught to his fellow officers. Robbie's class was fittingly called "Criminal Enforcement
for Patrol". The law enforcement officers working patrol, where the
rubber meets the road,
are the front line of defense to our communities. No matter where you are, Criminal Enforcement works! In 2002 we officially changed the name
of our organization from the National Drug Interdiction Association (NDIA) to the
National Criminal Enforcement Association; based on the realization that we wanted
to teach criminal enforcement across the gamut of law enforcement duties. The Board
of Directors and I felt that this name appropriately reflects the integrity
of all our members.
I feel that our membership consists of the finest law enforcement
officers working within
the United States and abroad as well. I want to thank
all of our members for the hard work and dedication that all of you have put into
your jobs to help keep our communities a safer place to live.
Sincerely,
Lisa Bishop Webb
NCEA
Honorary President