The Colorado Drug Investigators Association (CDIA) was formed in 2002 as a means of creating a dynamic professional and fraternal organization. Our membership consists of law enforcement, corrections, prosecutors, security professionals and other eligible individuals from local, state and federal levels. CDIA is a non-profit organization and works for the benefit of the membership. The Association is the soul merchandiser of CDIA merchandise and all profits are returned to the Association treasury for the mutual benefit of the membership.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Colorado Drug Investigators Association (CDIA) is to protect our citizens from the dangers of illegal drug activities.  We accomplish this by: open communication; offering training opportunities; providing professional development; educating our communities; sustaining and growing the organization; establishing diverse partnerships; and utilizing the association's collective expertise to influence public policy development.

Vision

We will act to protect our citizens from the dangers of drugs and support our law enforcement community with tools to achieve success.

Philosophy

Promote a culture of success by creating powerful enforcement, drug prevention, intervention and reductions strategy support.

• By utilizing the most modern and effective practices and methods, we will do what is in the best interests of the Law Enforcement community as a whole.
• By structuring the organization to promote professional, creative, well-trained, ethical and accountable members who communicate at all levels and leverage facts based decision making, speaking with a single voice.
• Solution focused in partnership with the community.

2010 CDIA Accomplishments

• Testified to many community, professional and legislative bodies on Medical Marijuana
• Recognized as Subject Matter Experts by the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police & the Colorado Sheriffs Association
• Supported the mission of the CDIA
• Sustained commitment to a detailed 3-year Strategic Plan
• Taken the lead for LE in Colorado & continue to collaborate with the CDPHE & the CDOR on Medical Marijuana Issues
• Partnership with Colorado Drug Endangered Children
• Continued Production Planning for CDIA Training Video
• Redesigned Website
• Sustained Professional Tax Consultant, and maintained permanent 501.C.3 Status
• Enhanced membership from previous years' numbers
• Enhanced Partnerships with Enterprise Rental and YTB Travel for all your discounted car rental; travel; recreational needs (Personal and Business)
• Enhanced involvement in local and national legislative issues
• Conducted three free training opportunities through partnerships with RMHIDTA and other Federal Agencies
• Continue to combat the legalization-decriminalization of marijuana
• Maintained partnership with a national fundraising company to enhance finances
• Email distribution list utilized to enhance communication
• Continue to facilitate the Colorado Drug Unit Commanders Group and meetings
• Continued Partnership with the Colorado DRE's
• Booked nationally recognized experts for the 2010 Conference
• Continue to offer new opportunities for membership in the RMLEFCU
• Continue to work hard for you!