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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
4500 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
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