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2026 Police Spring Intern

Internships are offered in two capacities: Overview and Specialized.

Overview internships will provide students with a general orientation to policing and the operation of the Raleigh Police Department. The overview internship consists of an 120-220 hour program (depending upon the academic requirements of the college or university), providing them a chance to experience every facet of the department.

Specialized internships are offered to students on a limited basis to a specific working unit, such as Planning, Social Worker, or the Detective Division. Students requiring more than 220 hours per internship will be classified as a Specialized Intern.

To be considered for either the Overview or Specialized internship, the student’s academic advisor or professor must provide a written recommendation. The program must be completed by the end of the academic calendar established by the college or university. The Internship Coordinator will determine which internship the student may be considered for.

Duties and Responsibilities

Each intern will be scheduled ride-a-long assignments in various divisions throughout the department (Field Operations, Investigations, Special Operations, Wake County Court, Police Records, Public Information Office)
Take detailed notes of their experiences
Use observation and critical thinking skills to assess situations
As part of the internship program, the student will be required to give an oral presentation about what they experienced and learned throughout their internship. This presentation will be given to the Command Staff after the completion of all assignments within the internship

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Must be a currently enrolled student at a four-year degree, accredited institution of higher education and be majoring in a criminal justice, criminology, or related field. This internship must be a requirement for the student's degree program.

Licensing and Certifications:
None Required

Supervision Received:
Immediate

Supervision Exercised:
None

Preferred Qualifications:

Enrollment at either a four- year accredited institution of higher education, advanced undergraduate program, or graduate program majoring in a criminal justice, criminology, or related field with the intention of joining the Raleigh Police Department upon completion of the internship program