Categories: News Archive

State Highway Patrol Launches Intern Program…Reaching High School Students Statewide

RALEIGH, NC (January 9, 2018)…In an effort to increase positive relationships among youth across North Carolina, the State Highway Patrol is announcing a new high school internship program that will begin in January.

The 40-hour program is designed to provide students with real-life perspectives on a career in law enforcement while improving the efficiency of the organization.  Participants will perform several non-enforcement related duties while adhering to the same professional standards expected of uniform personnel.

“This program offers both educational advancement in law enforcement and increased organizational productivity”, said Colonel Glenn McNeill Jr., commander of the State Highway Patrol.  “Our goal is to develop career-minded young men and women who have inspirations of becoming a state trooper.”

Interns who participate in the program will be required to complete the following task prior to graduation:

Mandatory Task

•           SHP district office observation

•           Local jail facility tour

•           District & Superior Court observation

•           Ride along(s) with a trooper

Optional Task

•           Basic School observation

•           NCSHP defensive driving training

•           NCSHP defensive tactics training

Upon completion of the required task, interns are required to complete an essay summarizing their experience of the program.  Once all requirements have been sufficiently met, the intern will receive a graduation certificate.

For more information about the internship program or to apply, please contact your local State Highway Patrol district office.  A list of local office contacts can be located by visiting the SHP website at www.ncdps.gov.

North Carolina Department of Public Safety

The NC Department of Public Safety is North Carolina's statewide public safety and homeland security agency.

Share
Published by
North Carolina Department of Public Safety

Recent Posts

Caldwell Journal forced to close down

GRANITE FALLS, NC (December 19, 2024) ⇒ Due to the state of my health, I…

3 months ago

Merry Christmas…

GRANITE FALLS, NC (December 24, 2024) ⇒ Merry Christmas…

3 months ago

Merry Christmas Eve…

GRANITE FALLS, NC (December 24, 2024) ⇒ Merry Christmas Eve...

3 months ago

Extension Cord Safety Tips

GRANITE FALLS, NC (December 23, 2024) ⇒ Not enough cord for your lamp or radio…

3 months ago

A Christmas Of Long Ago

GRANITE FALLS, NC (December 22, 2024) ⇒ We are very blessed and honored to have…

3 months ago

Caldwell Journal forced to close down

GRANITE FALLS, NC (December 19, 2024) ⇒ Due to the state of my health, I…

3 months ago