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Metropolitan Police Department's (MPD) Collegiate Internship Program
- Spring 2024 Semester: January 22, 2024 - April 26, 2024
- Application Deadline: November 1, 2023
- Summer 2024 Semester: June 3, 2024 - August 2, 2024
- Application Deadline: March 13, 2024
- Fall 2024 Semester: September 3, 2024 - December 6, 2024
- Application Deadline: April 24, 2024
The Collegiate Internship Program offered by MPD is open to current students enrolled in U.S. accredited colleges or universities, providing them with a unique opportunity to gain practical, specialized, and engaging law enforcement experience. Students can fully immerse themselves in various units and gain insights into the law enforcement profession that are not typically available in a traditional classroom setting.
The program offers exposure to all aspects of law enforcement, allowing students to develop a comprehensive understanding of the multi-faceted responsibilities of the criminal justice system. Interns will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced law enforcement professionals and learn from their expertise. The internship introduces students to a wide range of career opportunities available to them should they choose to pursue a career in law enforcement.
To be considered for The Collegiate Internship Program, applicants must be able to meet the following minimum standards:
- Be a U.S. citizen, by birth or naturalization, OR a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) at the time of application.
- Attend a U.S. - accredited college or university as either a full-time or part-time undergraduate, graduate, or post-doctoral student with at least 24 credits earned.
- Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
- Be willing to serve as a volunteer (unpaid) member of the Department.
- Have and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA.
- Be in good standing academically, professionally, and overall while being able to successfully pass a background investigation.
