Crime Lab Internship Application

College Juniors, Seniors or Graduate students can apply for a competitive summer internship position with the Kansas City Police Crime Laboratory. Intern applications will be accepted for the summer from January 6, 2025, through January 31, 2025.

The following are requirements for the Summer Internship Program with the Kansas City Police Crime Lab:

Completed online internship application (see below)
Copy of current and past college transcripts (cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher required)
Two (2) letters of recommendation from professors and/or academic advisors
Curriculum Vitae
Short essay on why you should be selected as an intern and what section(s) of the laboratory is desired (Chemistry, Trace, DNA/Biology, Firearms, Digital Evidence, Latent Prints, Crime Scene)

Items (other than online application) must be submitted via U.S. Mail to: Kansas City Police Crime Laboratory, 2645 Brooklyn Ave., Kansas City, MO 64127, or sent electronically to [email protected].

Upon completion of these tasks, an in-person interview will be scheduled. If selected, the HR process will then begin. This process will include a polygraph examination and background investigation.

Please complete the following application between the dates of January 6 and January 31, 2025 for 2025 Summer Internship.

Last Name

First Name

Middle Initial

Date of Birth

Social Security Number

Please list other names you have used, if any:

Home Address

Phone Number

Email Address

Drivers License State and Number

Have you ever applied to work or for an internship with KCPD?

Yes
No

List the date (approximation is fine) of that application.

Have you ever applied for a position with any law enforcement or government agency?

Yes
No

Please provide the Date, Agency and Position you applied for.

Occupation, if employed.

Business Name and Address

Business Phone Number

Do you have a family member in law enforcement?

Yes
No

Who is your family member and what do they do?

How did you hear about the KCPD Crime Lab Internship Program?

Why do you wish to participate in the KCPD Internship Program?

Please provide one character reference:

How are you acquainted?

For how long have you been acquainted?

School you are currently attending:

Major field of study:

College/University Internship Coordinator:

Internship Coordinator phone number:

Total internship hours you are seeking for your degree:

Have you ever been arrested/apprehended as either an adult or a juvenile?

Yes
No

If yes, please list details even if the charges were dismissed. (Date, Location, Agency, Charge Disposition)

Have you ever been charged/convicted of a misdemeanor offense other than traffic?

Yes
No

If yes, please provide details. (Date, Location, Agency, Violation, Disposition)

Have you ever been charged/convicted of a felony offense?

Yes
No

If yes, please explain in detail. (Date, Location, Agency, Violation, Disposition)

Has your Driver's License ever been suspended or revoked?

Yes
No

If yes, please explain in detail.

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I affirm that all of the information contained within this document was provided by me and is true and accurate. I acknowledge by my signature below that any falsification, misrepresentation, or omission of any information may be just cause for my disqualification from participation in the Kansas City Police Department Internship Program. Further, I certify that I am enrolled in a four-year degree program at an accredited four-year university or college and have a Junior or Senior standing, or that I am enrolled in a two-year degree program and have completed two-thirds of required credits toward my degree. I also certify that I currently have a 2.5 or higher GPA and that I meet all requirements. I understand that prior to being accepted into this program a criminal history/records check, background investigation, reference/employer checks and personal interview will be conducted.
Due to the nature of the course curriculum and accessibility to department facilities you will have, the Kansas City Missouri Police Department, henceforth referred to as “KCPD”, will be conducting security checks on all applicants, including but not limited to a check of the criminal justice computer information systems (CJIS) as well as obtaining fingerprints for those selected for the program. I hereby authorize the KCPD to collect personal information concerning myself. I acknowledge this information is to be used for enrollment and background purposes only.
I agree that I will not disclose any confidential information that I may become aware of through participation in the KCPD Summer Internship Program (information, observations, photographs, video, etc.).
I understand that if I am selected, the KCPD is not responsible for any accident, injury or damages, in whatever form, that may occur to me or my property, arising out of or related to my application or participation in the KCPD Summer Internship Program. By signing this application, I, for myself and for my heirs and assigns, hereby release and hold harmless the KCPD.
I understand and agree that the KCPD Media/Public Relations Unit and local media agencies may be in attendance at any session and that video coverage and/or still photographs may be taken at various times throughout the program and hereby consent to the use of these images by the KCPD and/or the media agencies.
I understand that this is an unpaid internship with the KCPD and that I will not in any way be compensated. The KCPD reserves the right of sole discretion in the selection of applicants.
By signing this application, I hereby acknowledge and agree to all of the foregoing.

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