Internships with the Arlington County Police Department are designed to give students an opportunity to learn from professionals through real world experience. Each of the internships offered are in different designated and specialized departments, which allows students to gain knowledge within their desired field. Arlington County Police Department internship opportunities can be found below:

Investigative Internship

This internship is not currently accepting applications

This position is located in the Criminal Investigations Division: Homicide/Robbery Unit. The purpose of the Investigative Assistant Intern is to provide direct assistance to the detectives in the Homicide/Robbery Unit, Burglary/Larceny Unit, Special Victims Unit.

Interns selected for this program will work alongside detectives and be directly involved in the investigative process from start to finish. Interns will be exposed to a variety of different types of cases and projects. The level of hands-on experience is further enhanced by the field trips and guest speakers that are offered each semester.

Investigative Assistant Internship Responsibilities:

• Direct involvement in the investigative process
  
• Interview victims and witnesses in a variety of cases such as larcenies, harassments, assaults, and more
  
• Document conversations and any other information received from the investigation in investigative supplemental reports
  
• Assist detectives in the identification of suspects to be prosecuted
  
• If requested, assist detectives with specific case projects related to furthering the investigation
  
• Accompany detectives into the field to s variety of crime scenes 

Investigative Internship Overview

Photography Internship

This internship is not currently accepting applications

This position is assigned to the Special Operations Section (SOS): Motor Unit. The Photography Intern is tasked with digitally capturing images and curating a portfolio that showcases the daily activities of the Motor Unit, Traffic Management Unit, Public Service Aides, and Crossing Guards.

• Interns will enjoy exclusive opportunities to photograph police escorts, special events, ceremonies, community outreach initiatives, and patrol activities. This includes but is not limited to citizen interactions, youth activities, National Police Week, Armed Forces Race, the annual 4th of July celebration, 9/11 Memorial 5K, the Army 10 Miler, the Marine Corps Marathon race, and numerous other events.
• The internship will provide an insider's view of the daily operations within the Special Operations Section, an experience rarely accessible to volunteers or non-employees.
• Interns will engage in close collaboration with officers and civilian personnel, shadowing them through their daily routines and gaining firsthand insight into the profession of law enforcement.
• Tasked with delivering digital images for the department's utilization in recruitment efforts, community outreach, news features, social media posts, and other promotional endeavors to support the department.
• The Arlington County Police Department will maintain ownership of all images, while the intern will have the chance to incorporate approved photos into their portfolio.

Selected applicants for this assignment will collaborate closely with the Special Operations Section for at least one semester to enhance their skills and expand their portfolio with various professional and candid images. Additionally, they will focus on demonstrating proficiency in capturing various photography styles, including portrait, landscape, street, documentary, and event photography. SOS personnel will engage the intern in all aspects of the job, navigating a dynamic and unpredictable environment where each day presents new challenges and experiences.

Photography Internship Overview

Investigative Internship Overview

Photography Internship Overview