Join MPD FAQs

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• As a collegiate intern...

Qualifications 2

• Is a car required for this internship?
• Do I have to be a Washington, DC resident to participate in the internship?

Benefits 2

• Why should I choose an internship with MPD?
• Can I receive credit for completing the MPD Collegiate Internship Program?

Compensation 1

• Is the MPD Collegiate Internship Program paid?

Suitability 2

• I have used illegal drugs in the past. Am I eligible to apply?
• What does the background check consist of?

Program Questions 5

• What kind of work will I do as an intern with the MPD?
• I want to be a police officer when I graduate from school. Will I be able to participate in ride-alongs as part of my internship?
• I don’t know what I want to do for a career. Will this internship help me make a decision?
• I want to wear a uniform and gain hands-on law enforcement experience. Is this the right internship for me?
• Will I be offered full-time employment with the MPD at the conclusion of my internship?

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• Learn more about the Collegiate Internship Program