Training Opportunities with Washington/Baltimore HIDTA

The Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (W/B HIDTA) offers some of the most current and effective training programs available to law enforcement professionals. Each course is developed with a focus on enhancing regional drug enforcement efforts and building the capacity of agencies to respond to emerging threats.

Our trainings are designed to meet the evolving needs of officers and agents across the W/B HIDTA region, providing them with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to disrupt and dismantle illegal drug activity.

Courses are available at both basic and advanced levels, covering a wide range of topics critical to modern drug enforcement and investigative work.

Explore our upcoming training schedule and learn how W/B HIDTA can support your professional development and operational success.

2025 Training Impact through July 31, 2025

In 2025 (through July 31, 2025), the Washington/Baltimore HIDTA has provided funding and support for 22,066 hours of training, benefiting law enforcement officers, analysts, and management personnel across the region. More than 2,000 participants have received instruction through these programs.

To assess training effectiveness, participants were surveyed two months after course completion:

• 91% reported that the training improved the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) needed for their roles.
• 80% stated they had applied the KSAs gained through the training in their day-to-day work.

These results reflect W/B HIDTA’s ongoing commitment to delivering impactful, mission-driven training that supports operational success.