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The Washington State Narcotics Investigators Association was created with the task of:

• Bringing together the narcotics investigators in the state of Washington.
• Creating a unity of purpose
• Developing better techniques to properly enforce the laws controlling narcotics, drugs, and other dangerous substances.
• Promoting public awareness of the problems in the field of narcotics
• Creating, facilitating and encouraging active communication between education, treatment and  law enforcement.

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Our membership consists primarily of state, county, city and a few federal law enforcement officers that  have and are investigating violations of state and federal narcotics laws.  Our association was formed in 1974 and has approximately 225 members statewide.  We found that we needed more specific training for the complexity of  narcotic investigations so we started conducting specialty training for narcotic officers. As time progressed we realized that narcotics is now a societal problem affecting every individual in our country and law enforcement was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of  individuals distributing dangerous drugs in our state and country.   We want to win every confrontation we have involving the illicit sale of illegal drugs.  In order to accomplish that lofty goal we understand that we have to assist in education, treatment and enforcement.  In essence, WSNIA desires to merge our efforts into a three discipline front against drug abuse by utilizing expertise from education, treatment and enforcement.  Three disciplines joining efforts to protect our society through diversity, yet standing as one safeguard.  Our magazine, The Educator, and this web page are funded through generous contributions from people like you through phone solicitations.  We will continue to update this page and encourage your thoughts and ideas about our information and the many illegal drug issues that face our state and nation. --Roger Lake, Executive Director and Past President

On this page you will find a number of resources regarding WSNIA, our activities and our publications.  Please feel free to email your questions or comments to wsnia@wsnia.org.  If you are interested in joining WSNIA or attending a WSNIA sponsored conference, print out the the membership form and fax it to (509) 837-7190.

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