We are seeking strategic crime analysis interns for Summer 2008

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Description
 The Tempe Police Department's Crime Analysis Unit is currently seeking strategic and administrative interns.  This Internship is an opportunity to assist the Crime Analysis Unit and the Tempe Police Department in the analysis of criminal activity by:

  • Conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses of crime reports

  • Assisting police officers and detectives with research on criminal activity in Tempe

  • Presenting analysis and statistics in various internal and external forums; participate and provide information to police committees

  • Use computer databases, electronic spreadsheets, desktop publishing, word processing, and statistical applications to manipulate, analyze, and present data

  • Conducting a research study on a topic related to crime in Tempe

 

Interns will gain proficiency in various computer applications including:

·         Excel ©

·         Word ©

·         Outlook ©

·         MapInfo ©

·         SPSS ©

·         Other software programs specific to the Tempe Police Department

Qualifications
 Applicants for this internship should have well developed analytical skills. Additionally, it is preferred that applicants have a background in research and have taken undergraduate courses in research methods and statistics.

Compensation
 This is an unpaid internship. However, this is an excellent opportunity to:

  • Gain upper division internship or research credit hours

  • Learn qualitative and quantitative coding methodologies

  • Obtain strategic and administrative crime analysis experience and skills

  • Enhance your academic vita to wow graduate school and law school admission committees

  • Enhance your employment resume to impress potential employers

  • Develop a relationship with the Tempe Police Department

Schedule
 We require a commitment of at least  9 hours a week, but the specific days and times are negotiable. 

Location
 Interns will be working at the North Tempe Police Station located at 120 E. 5th Street (walking distance from the Tempe Arizona State University campus).

Application Process
 The application submissions and interviews are conducted throughout the year. Since this internship deals with sensitive and confidential information, all applicants are required to pass a background check and polygraph examination.

If interested please contact Theresa Wong by email.