SOP 5 interns

Question 1

The Intern Coordinator shall:

Answer 1

1. Ensure that a particular command/office does not host a number of interns which would overtax its ability to meet the interns’ needs.
2. Ensure an orientation is provided to each division intern
3. Notify the college/university intern coordinator of disciplinary problems or other matters of mutual concern affecting an intern.
4. Review and evaluate all reports completed by the intern prior to submission to the intern’s educational institution (ensuring they are accurate and do not contain confidential information). A copy of all materials shall be maintained by the Intern Coordinator.
5. Coordinate and administer the department’s intern program.
6. Maintain contact with both the university coordinator and intern’s supervisor and in conjunction with both, establish an acceptable activity schedule prior to the arrival of the intern.
7. Notify the division representative of any student’s request for an internship in their area, including anticipated time frame.
8. Request a background investigation and following the background investigation, notify the intern’s
   prospective supervisor of final acceptance.
9. Maintain a central personnel file on each intern
10. Notify the college or university of any changes, disciplinary problems, unavailability of requested area,
    unacceptable students, or matters of mutual concern that would affect an intern in the program as identified
    by the assistant chief concerned

Question 2

Participation shall be limited to college/university students who are enrolled in a __ intern
program facilitated by an intern coordinator.

Answer 2

structured

Question 3

both __ and __students are eligible to be accepted for an internship program.

Answer 3

Resident

non-resident

Question 4

Information found to be unacceptable will be grounds for denial of the student into the internship
program. The following shall apply:

Answer 4

1. No felony convictions,
2. No drug convictions except simple possession of less than one ounce of marijuana. (Must be
   more than one year old.)
   (3). No current drug use,
   (4). No marijuana use for three months prior to entry into program, and
   (5). No other illegal drug use for one year prior to entry into program.

Question 5

the intern coordinator of the college or university notifies must notify the department intern coordinator at least __ weeks prior to the anticipated starting date.

Answer 5

three

Question 6

the Internship Committee consists of:

Answer 6

1. Assistant Chief of the Administration & Support Command,
2. a representative from the Administrative & Technical Support Division,
3. the department’s Intern Coordinator and
4. the university’s Intern Coordinator

Question 7

Interns shall be assigned a primary or core area of activity for a minimum of __% of their total assignment time in order to provide them with an in-depth study area.

Answer 7

fifty to seventy-five percent (50%-75%)

Question 8

The supervisor of the intern’s core assignment shall prepare a written evaluation of the intern’s performance of duties and potential for employment in a law enforcement line and/or staff capacity at the __ point and at the __ of the internship.

Answer 8

mid

conclusion