2016
National Criminal Enforcement Association
Certification Programs Office
[INTERDICTION CERTIFICATION]
Program designed to promote professionalization of the pro-active enforcement community through standards development and identification of distinguished specialists in the field.
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About NCEA
The National Criminal Enforcement Association (NCEA) was founded in 1999 as a tribute to slain Villa Rica Georgia
Police Captain Robbie Bishop. Since 1999, professionals have joined NCEA from countries around the world.
The number of people who devote their careers to the detection and apprehension of criminals through pro-active
enforcement is growing around the world and will continue to grow as the expectations of their governments and
citizens increase. The NCEA is a member organization devoted to the professionalization of the pro-active
enforcement community and to the training of these officers while developing standards by which these
specialists can be identified and distinguished.
To achieve this goal, NCEA:
Encourages its members to utilize the resources of U.S. Government sponsored programs such as Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration – Drug Interdiction Assistance Program (DIAP) and the El Paso
Intelligence Center (EPIC) - Operation Pipeline/Convoy.
Encourages its members to report seizures to the National Seizure System housed at EPIC.
Provides three annual advanced criminal enforcement training and networking conferences each year.
Provides on-site basic and advanced training upon request.
Provides a comprehensive website to its members to promote information sharing and networking of the
pro-active enforcement community.
Provides a certification and re-certification program for officers involved in pro-active criminal
enforcement based on professional competence, knowledge, and experience.
Who should join?
Any individual with an active interest in the apprehension of traveling criminals and the detection of criminal
activity should join NCEA. They include people who have responsibility for:
Bank and Wire Fraud
Canine
Commercial Transportation Investigations
Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections
Computerized Crimes
Criminal Intelligence
Drug Investigations
Gang Enforcement
Illegal Gambling Investigations (including
internet gambling)
Insurance Fraud Investigations
Homeland Security
Money Laundering Investigations
Package and Parcel Interdiction
Terrorism Investigations
Theft Investigations
Uniformed Patrol
Uniformed Interdiction
Nondiscrimination Statement
NCEA does not discriminate among candidates based on age, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, or
marital status.
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Initial Certification Eligibility Requirements
Certified Interdictor
1. Must be an active member.
2. Must pass a background verification check.
3. Must have made five (5) criminal arrests, verified by a supervisor or NCEA Board Member.
4. Must submit five (5) self-initiated criminal arrest reports, reports will be reviewed along with application
as a whole and a final grade assigned.
5. Document a minimum of 80 qualifying points based on education, other professional certification and
professional experience.
6. Provide three professional references.
7. Must complete a law enforcement ethics course.
8. Submit a non-refundable application fee of $150.00 (US).
Advanced Certification Eligibility Requirements
Certified Senior Interdictor
1. Must be an active member.
2. Must have three (3) years in pro-active criminal enforcement.
3. Must submit ten (10) self-initiated criminal arrest reports, reports will be reviewed along with application as a
whole and a final grade assigned.
4. Must have made fifty (50) criminal arrests and have located five (5) compartments, verified by a supervisor or
NCEA Board Member.
Substitutes
a. Three (3) years management of a regional / state-wide interdiction team / program / taskforce or
canine unit;
b. Three (3) years of instruction in interdiction techniques;
c. Having been named NCEA Interdictor of the Year;
d. Having been named DIAP / EPIC Officer or Instructor of year;
5. Document a minimum of 120 qualifying points based on education, other professional certification and
professional experience.
6. Must complete a law enforcement ethics course.
7. Submit a non-refundable application fee of $250.00 (US).
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Certified Master Interdictor
1. Must be an active member.
2. Must have five (5) years in pro-active criminal enforcement.
3. Must submit twenty (20) self-initiated criminal arrest reports, reports will be reviewed along with application
as a whole and a final grade assigned.
4. Must have made one hundred (100) criminal arrests and have located ten (10) compartments, verified by
a supervisor or NCEA Board Member.
Substitutes
a. Five (5) years management of a regional / state-wide interdiction program / taskforce or canine
unit;
b. Five (5) years of instruction in interdiction techniques;
c. Having been named NCEA Interdictor of the Year;
d. Having been named DIAP / EPIC Officer or Instructor of year;
5. Document a minimum of 160 qualifying points based on education, other professional certification and
professional experience.
6. Must complete a law enforcement ethics course.
7. Submit a non-refundable application fee of $350.00 (US).
Re-Certification Requirements
1. Must maintain NCEA member status for the two (2) years since prior certification.
2. Must earn 20 points in Continuing Education Credit over a two (2) year period.
a. Attending an NCEA sponsored conference – 5 points.
b. Receiving instructor certification through US FMCSA Drug Interdiction Assistance Program, US DOJ
El Paso Intelligence Center or the NCEA – 5 points.
c. Additional law enforcement training / certifications – 1 point per ½ day of training.
3. Submit supporting documents.
4. Must complete ethics refresher training once every two (2) years.
5. Submit a non-refundable renewal application fee of $25.00 (US) for basic, $50.00 (US) for senior and
$75.00 (US) for master.
Report Grading as part of Application Examination
One hundred twenty (120) questions.
Passing score to earn certification is 96 questions correct (80%).
Four (4) option multiple choice.
3 hour exam session.
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Seven (7) performance domains covered on exam.
o Use and Application of Canines
o Passenger Cars
o Commercial Motor Vehicles
o Interdiction Case Law
o Report Writing
o Asset Forfeiture
o Professionalism and Ethics
Background Verification Check
NCEA will conduct a background check, including a criminal records check, on all people wishing to obtain any
certification from the association. Candidates are required to fill out the Background Verification Authorization
Form included in this packet and submit it along with their completed application. Examination candidates will
receive correspondence from NCEA regarding the status of their application upon passing the background check.
Please be advised that for the safety of our members and of our association, all individuals who do not pass
this background check will not be allowed to take the Certification Examination.
How to Apply
To apply for Certification by the NCEA, complete the application and background check verification authorization
form included in this packet. Mail or fax all required documentation and the appropriate fee to NCEA at the
address below:
National Criminal Enforcement Association
Attn: Certification Coordinator
P.O. Box 807
Jackson, LA 70748
(770) 314-4543 Office
(770) 679-8671 Fax
Confidentiality
All applicant information is confidential and cannot be disclosed to any person other than the applicant without
written permission. Applicant personal information is not leased or sold to other organizations for any reason.
Inquiring About Your Application
If you submit application materials, but do not hear from NCEA within two weeks, please email NCEA at
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Candidates wishing to take the certification examinations must have a minimum number of qualifying points
based on education, other professional certifications, and professional experience in the field of pro-active
criminal enforcement, in addition to providing 3 references. The following table represents the NCEA credit
award system for certification eligibility:
Certified Interdictor: 80 points
Certified Senior Interdictor: 120 points
Certified Master Interdictor: 160 points
Education (Max 20 Points – Check only one.)
Associates Degree 5
Bachelors Degree 10
Masters Degree 15
PHD 20
Subtotal
Professional Experience (5 Points for each year of Pro-Active Enforcement)
Number of years in Pro-Active Enforcement X 5 =
Subtotal
Professional Certification (5 Points for each Certification)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 5
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 5
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (CAMS) 5
IALEIA Basic Certification 5
Certified Financial Crimes Investigator (CFCI) 5
Law Enforcement Planner Certification (CLEP) 5
Certified NAS Part A Inspector 3
Certified NAS Part B Inspector 3
Other: 5
(Provide documentation and certification requirements)
Subtotal
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Pro-Active Enforcement Course Attendance (1 point per half day of training.)
NCEA Conference / Seminar (Provide Certificate with number of hours awarded) Hours ÷ 4 =
National Interdiction Conference (Provide Certificate with number of hours awarded)
Hours ÷ 4 =
Other Conferences: (Provide Certificate with number of hours awarded and agenda) Hours ÷ 4 =
Other Conferences: (Provide Certificate with number of hours awarded and agenda) Hours ÷ 4 =
Other Conferences: (Provide Certificate with number of hours awarded and agenda) Hours ÷ 4 =
Other Conferences: (Provide Certificate with number of hours awarded and agenda) Hours ÷ 4 =
Other Conferences: (Provide Certificate with number of hours awarded and agenda) Hours ÷ 4 =
Other Conferences: (Provide Certificate with number of hours awarded and agenda) Hours ÷ 4 =
Other Conferences: (Provide Certificate with number of hours awarded and agenda) Hours ÷ 4 =
Other PAE Training: ÷ 4 =
Other PAE Training: ÷ 4 =
Subtotal (Round to the nearest whole number.)
Other Credit Areas
Testimony in court as an expert witness (5 points per time.) X 5 =
Service as an instructor, speaker, panelist or moderator at a
conference, workshop, seminar, symposium, educational and/or
training session on the subject of pro-active criminal enforcement
and/or related topics. (¼ point per hour of instruction.)
Hours X .25 =
Authorship of a published article or booklet on subject of pro-
active criminal enforcement and/or related topic. (1 point each.)
X 1 =
Service as State Representative or NCEA Board Member. (1 point per
year of service.) X 1 =
Subtotal (Round to the nearest whole number.)
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Certification Credit Totals
Credit Area Point Totals
Education
Professional Experience
Professional Certifications
Pro-Active Enforcement Course Attendance
Other Credit Areas
Total Points
Note: Compartment requirement can be met through training. Completion of a compartment course or identification of
compartments at an NCEA Sponsored event will satisfy this requirement.
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National Criminal Enforcement Association
Interdictor Certification Application
Name (Last) (First) (Middle)
Home Mailing Address City State Zip
Home Phone (with area code) Cellular Phone (with area code)
Title E-mail Address
Date of Birth Sex Nextel ID or Pager (with area code)
/ /
Driver's License No. / State/ Social Security No.
/
Agency Rank District/County/Troop
Agency Mailing Address Agency City Agency State Agency Zip
Duty Station Phone (with area code) Duty Station Fax (with area code)
Employment Verification Phone (with area code) Name of Chief / Sheriff / Agency Head
Name of Immediate Supervisor Supervisor Phone (with area code)
Credit Area Point Totals Documentation Included
Education
Professional Experience
Professional Certification
Pro-Active Enforcement Course Attendance
Other Credit Areas
Total Points
No. of Criminal Arrests:
Verified by:
Signature Date
Print Name Title
Certification Sought
Criminal Arrest Verification
Applic
ant
Info
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ion
Eligibility Credit System Totals
Note: Remember to Include Worksheet
Male Female
Interdictor Certification Senior Interdictor Certification Master Interdictor Certification
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NCEA Interdictor Certification Application
No. of Compartments Located:
Verified by:
Signature Date
Print Name Title
No. of Years
Management of a regional / statewide interdiction program.
Management of a regional / statewide taskforce.
Management of a regional / statewide canine unit.
Instruction of Interdiction Techniques.
DIAP Officer of Year
DIAP Instructor of Year
NCEA Interdictor of Year (Highway or Street Level)
Verified by:
Signature Date
Print Name Title
Compartment Location Verification
Verification Substitutes
Professional references must be individuals who have knowledge of your interdictor expertise and / or current position and the degree of
responsibility held in the performance of your job. You should not use anyone that falls under your supervision as a reference. Do not use
your own relatives, or members of the NCEA Staff as references. (Please note: all three references are REQUIRED.)
Professional References
Name (Last) (First) (Middle) Title
Home Mailing Address City State Zip
Phone (with area code) E-mail Address
Professional Relationship How long known:
NCEA Member: If so, list member no.: Certified Interdictor: If so, which certification:
Pro
fess
ional
Ref
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ce
No. 1
Name (Last) (First) (Middle) Title
Home Mailing Address City State Zip
Phone (with area code) E-mail Address
Professional Relationship How long known:
NCEA Member: If so, list member no.: Certified Interdictor: If so, which certification:
Pro
fess
ional
Ref
eren
ce
No. 2
Yes YesNo No
Yes YesNo No
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NCEA Interdictor Certification Application
Name (Last) (First) (Middle) Title
Home Mailing Address City State Zip
Phone (with area code) E-mail Address
Professional Relationship How long known:
NCEA Member: If so, list member no.: Certified Interdictor: If so, which certification:
Dates of Employment: From: (Mo./Yr.) to (Mo./Yr.)
Name of Employer:
Address:
Total Months in this Assignment:
Position / Title / Rank:
Name & Title of Immediate Supervisor:
Business Telephone of Immediate Supervisor:
Summary of Work Assignment. (Do not use this space merely to refer to an attachment):
Dates of Employment: From: (Mo./Yr.) to (Mo./Yr.)
Name of Employer:
Address:
Total Months in this Assignment:
Position / Title / Rank:
Name & Title of Immediate Supervisor:
Business Telephone of Immediate Supervisor:
Summary of Work Assignment. (Do not use this space merely to refer to an attachment):
Dates of Employment: From: (Mo./Yr.) to (Mo./Yr.)
Name of Employer:
Address:
Total Months in this Assignment:
Position / Title / Rank:
Name & Title of Immediate Supervisor:
Business Telephone of Immediate Supervisor:
Summary of Work Assignment. (Do not use this space merely to refer to an attachment):
Professional Experience
Pro
fess
ional
Ref
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No. 3
Yes YesNo No
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NCEA Interdictor Certification Application
Affirmation
Signature of Applicant Date
Signature of Witness Date
Witness Name (Printed) Contact No.
National Criminal Enforcement Association
Attn: Certification Programs Office
P.O. Box 807
Jackson, LA 70748
Application and supporting documentation may be faxed if paying with a credit card:
Questions?
Call NCEA Member Services: 770-314-4543
Visit: www.ncea314.com
I certify that the statements on all pages of this application are true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that
all statements will be investigated for accuracy. I realize that any misstatement on my part may be a cause for my
rejection or dismissal from the process.
I certify that I have never been convicted of a crime (or in a military service convicted by a general court martial)
and that there is no criminal charge now pending against me. I certify that I have never had a professional
membership, license, registration or certification denied, suspended or revoked (other than for a membership lapse,
lack of minimum qualifications or failure of examination), and that I have never been censured or disciplined by any
professional body or organization.
I understand that approval of my application is contingent upon the results of a possible investigation of the
truthfulness and accuracy of all information I have provided. I authorize NCEA and its agents to discuss the results
of such a review with all persons involved in the certification process. I give consent for all contacted persons to
provide information concerning me and/or my application, and I release each such person from liability for providing
information to NCEA and its agents.
Complete attached payment form and submit with application.
E-mail: [email protected]
Mail completed application, appropriate fee ($150 for interdictor, $250 for senior interdictor, $350 for master
interdictor) and supporting documentation (eligibility credit system work sheets and copies of diplomas etc.) to
demonstration the eligibility system credits to:
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NCEA Interdictor Certification Application
National Criminal Enforcement Association
Certification Application Payment Form
Name (Last) (First) (Middle)
Home Mailing Address City State Zip
Home Phone (with area code) Cellular Phone (with area code)
Work Phone (with area code) E-mail Address
$
Purchase Order / Bill my agency
Charge my credit card full amount
Use portion below for in full, partial and deferred option credit card payments.
Name on Card
Expiration Date CVV Code
Printed Name:
Signature:
Date:
Card Number
Applic
ant
Info
rmat
ion
Certification Sought
Method of Payment
Amount Enclosed: Payment Enclosed
Zip CodeBilling address if different that above.
* I understand that the National Criminal Enforcement Association will charge my card monthly until the invoice balance for the product list above is paid in full and
hereby authorize NCEA, Inc. to charge my credit card account in the amount for the products listed above plus any, applicable taxes and shipping & handling charges.
Further I understand that the NCEA will assess a convenience fee of $2.00 per charge or 3 percent, whichever is greater.
I understand that this authorization will remain in full force and effect until terminated, in writing, by the undersigned or the invoice balance is paid in full.
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Interdictor Certification ($150) Senior Interdictor Certification ($250) Master Interdictor Certification ($350)
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