[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 176 (Wednesday, November 19, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Pages S10637-S10638]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                COLORADO DRUG INVESTIGATORS ASSOCIATION

  Mr. ALLARD. Mr, President, throughout the past 3 years the Colorado 
Drug Investigators Association, DIA, has united peace officers and 
other professionals who share a common interest in illegal and illicit 
drug enforcement. Through the leadership of State president Ernest 
Martinez, State vice president, Jerry Peters, regional vice presidents 
David Arcady, Rick Needham, Brian Roman, Rob Pride, Kevin Hathaway, at-
large members Janelle Crain, Mechele Berge, Sandra Evans, Rick 
Millwright, Gary Graham, Kelly Horton, Jim Welton, Francis

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Gonzales, and Ron Hollingshead, the Colorado Drug Investigators 
Association continues to unite into one organization all Colorado peace 
officers and individuals committed to protecting the State from all 
drug-related crime. This organization provides comprehensive 
counternarcotics training for all members in all aspects of drug 
enforcement and continues to educate and recommend legislation 
favorable to effective drug enforcement in Colorado. It recognizes the 
critical importance of information exchange and actively facilitates 
this communication between members of the association on the movements 
of drug violators and new and innovative techniques used by either the 
criminals or law enforcement.
  In addition, the Colorado Drug Investigators Association, through 
cultural, legislative, political, fraternal, educational, charitable, 
welfare and social activities, fosters an atmosphere of cooperation and 
information sharing among all law enforcement in Colorado, private 
industry and the public. I believe the CDIA represents a valuable tool 
in the fight against drug-related crime and express my appreciation to 
all association members for their commitment to the safety and security 
for the citizens of Colorado.

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