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MPD Collegiate Internship

Current students attending a U.S. accredited college or university can participate in MPD's Collegiate Internship Program to gain invaluable practical, specialized, and engaging law enforcement experience.

Our internship program allows students to immerse themselves in various units and develop insights into the law enforcement profession that is rarely available in a conventional classroom setting. The internship program introduces individuals to all aspects of law enforcement that enhance their understanding of the multi-faceted responsibilities of the criminal justice system. In addition, students are introduced to the various career opportunities that await them should they decide to pursue a career in law enforcement.

To learn more about our Collegiate Internship Program, please visit: https://joinmpd.dc.gov/metropolitan-police/collegiate-internship-program


Qualifications:
To be considered for The Collegiate Internship Program, applicants must be able to meet the following minimum standards:
  • Be a US 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.

Benefits
  • Receive academic credit through their college or university.
  • Participate in ride-alongs and seminars.
  • Observe operations at the Joint Operation Command Center.
  • Tour the Metropolitan Police Academy Training Facility and when possible, act as actors in simulations for recruit classes.
  • Learn more about law enforcement by gaining hands-on experience in the field.

The Metropolitan Police Department’s Collegiate Internship Program provides interns with excellent opportunities throughout the Department. The majority of our placements are in investigative units, but we do have other positions available too. Below, you will find some of the intern placements. Please note, while we will make every effort to accommodate your preferred placement, you will be placed based on the needs of the Department. 


Internship Placements

Below are some examples of possible units interns may be assigned to:
  • District Detective Unit (DDU)
  • Crime Suppression Team (CST)
  • Homicide Branch
  • Youth and Family Services Division (YFSD)
  • Violence Reduction Unit (VRU)
  • Office of General Counsel (OGC)
  • Carjacking Taskforce
  • Sex Offender Registry Unit (SORU)
  • Recruiting Division
  • Emergency Response Team (ERT)
  • Public Information Office (PIO)
  • Sexual Assault Unit (SAU) - Cold Case Unit