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Massachusetts State Police
Student Internship Packet
Information and Forms
Revised May 2019
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Student Internship Checklist:
Please review this packet before completing all parts of the application.
Read Student Eligibility and Criteria
Read Important Dates and Steps
Complete the application in total
Review Student Internship Tracks (see link on website)
Submit to Adviser for signature (pages 5, 6, 17 & 18)
Sign and date Student Signature page
Complete Student Intern Authorization for Release of Information (In the presence of a Notary Public)
Obtain Notary Public Signature and Stamp
Complete Student Intern Confidentiality Agreement (Internship coordinator will also sign upon receipt)
Complete Student Intern Waiver of Agency Liability
Sign and obtain Witness Signature
Complete Interns Section of the Internship Background Waiver
Complete Emergency Contact and Medical Information
Complete Intern Section of the Internship Verification & Evaluation Form
This is the only means of communication a student will receive regarding confirmation/evaluation of their internship.
Do not request to submit school forms or request a supervisor to complete a school form for any reason.
Enclose a Cover Letter
Enclose a Current Resume
Current Official School Transcripts (Mailed directly from your school)
Enclose a Letter of Recommendation
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Mail the completed packet to:
Student Internship Program
Massachusetts State Police
470 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01702
The Massachusetts State Police Student Internship Program provides eligible students the opportunity to experience
what it would be like to work in a public safety organization. The primary purpose of this program is to expose the
student to how the principles, practices and theories of their major area of study are practically applied in the
workforce.
Students Eligibility and Criteria:
Students with good academic standing are eligible to participate in the internship program.
- Proof you are residing/studying legally in the U.S.
- Successfully pass a pre-placement screening to include a criminal record check
- Internships are unpaid and considered educational training in the various administrative, technical,
professional and law enforcement disciplines.
- Students are not eligible if they receive a stipend, grant monies or any other kind of monetary
compensations to participate in this program.
- Internships will be granted to students enrolled in a degree-seeking accredited college or university
program
- Interns must be approved to earn college credit for their internship experience with the Massachusetts
State Police
- An Internship with Massachusetts State Police is a one-time experience per student
- Interns are not considered a replacement for a regular employee
- All interns receive close supervision by knowledgeable staff
- Interns must be willing to sign waivers, agreements and disclosure forms that will protect the rights and
responsibilities of both interns and the Department of State Police in the intern/agency relationship
- Interns must be able to provide their own transportation
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Important Dates and Steps:
All information and forms must be submitted by a specific month and date to be eligible for each internship program.
If you are interested in interning during the:
Internship Packets must be submitted by:
Spring School Semester January to May
October 15
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of the previous year
Summer School Semester June to August
March 15
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of the same year
Fall School Semester September to December
June 15
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of the same year
Available internships are limited:
- There is no guarantee that all applicants will receive an internship.
- If you do not receive an internship in your first requested semester, you can request to move your application
to the next semester.
- If you receive and attend an internship with the Department, you will not be eligible to apply for another
internship.
Incomplete packets will not be accepted as an eligible Internship packet.
All communications will be by email once your application packet is received.
- Once your completed application packet is received and deemed eligible for an internship, we will
work on your request for an available internship.
- Once we have selected you for an available internship, your information will be submitted to a pre-
placement screening.
- Once you are deemed eligible by our pre-placement screening to participate in the internship
program, we will reach out to you to confirm your agreement to the internship.
- Once we have received your confirmation to your internship, your supervisor will receive your contact
information.
- Your supervisor will contact you and arrange your start date, end date and times available to intern.
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Massachusetts State Police
Student Internship Application
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
All areas of this application must be completed. If an area of the application does not apply to your specific submission, please enter N/A.
Date: ___________________________________ SS#: _________________________________
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________
Street Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
Town, State, Zip Code _________________________________Cell #: _____________________________
SCHOOL Email Address: ________________________________________ @______________________
To be completed and signed by your school advisor.
Internships with MSP cannot be supplemented with a monetary compensation.
Internships are for course credit only.
Internship must be for school Credit: Yes No (you will not be eligible to participate if not for credit)
Time Sheet is Required: Yes No Total Amount of Semester Hours Needed to Obtain Credit: _______________
Anticipated Internship Start Date: _________________________ End Date: ________________________
Student _____________________________________________ is in good standing with the school and is eligible
to participate in an unpaid internship with MSP. This student will receive _____________ credits for
his/her semester long internship.
Advisor Signature: ____________________________________________ Date:___________________
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To be completed by student and signed by your school advisor.
Internship Semester you are applying for:
Spring Semester January to May Deadline to apply is October 15
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Summer Semester June to August Deadline to apply is March 15
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Fall Semester September to December Deadline to apply is June 15
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Internship Track you are applying for (please see Internship Track descriptions on website):
Scientific Track - limited to upper class levels of education - ( juniors, seniors and master students)
Law Enforcement Track Training Track Communications Track
Public Administration, Law and Industrial Track
This information will help us with the selection process and will be passed on if you are chosen for an internship.
Some of our internships require the student to be flexible with their schedule due to the nature of
our “business”.
*Are you able to commit to a flexible schedule: Yes No (you are available to intern at any time during the week)
Some of our internships require evening attendance.
*Are you able to intern during the evening hours: Yes No
Some of our internships require the student to commit to two 6 to 8 hour days a week to
participate in a semester long internship.
*Are you able to commit to two 6 to 8 hour days a week: Yes No
College/University: __________________________________________________________________
Full Address: __________________________________________________________________________
Current Major: _______________________________ Current Academic Year: __________ (senior, junior, etc.)
Anticipated Graduation Month/Year: ____________________________________
Student Advisor Name: ________________________________________________________ (please print)
Phone #: ____________________________Email: ________________________________________________
PRINT CLEARLY
Student Advisor - Signature: ______________________________________ Date: _______________________
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I am legal to reside/study in the U.S. Yes No
If no, please explain: __________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you ever applied for an internship with the Massachusetts State Police before this
application: Yes No
If yes, please explain: ___________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Have you ever been convicted of a crime? Yes No
If yes, please explain: __________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
All applicants are subject to a background records check before placement
Please list any family member that has ever been or is currently employed with the
Massachusetts State Police:
Name: Relationship: Dates:
Vehicle Information:
Make: Model: Color: Year:
Self-transportation is a must with every internship
Primary Ethnic Group:
Hispanic or Latino American Indian or Alaska Native Asian
Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander White
Check One:
Male Female
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If you are chosen for an internship:
- An MSP internship is not the time to do school homework
- Internship time starts when you arrive to your scheduled station and ends when you leave the scheduled station
Travel time is not included
- Handouts, literature, any paperwork regarding an internship may not be taken home
- MSP ID Cards, FOBS, any item issued to you to successfully perform your internship is the property of MSP and must
be returned at the end of your internship
- If you don’t understand a direction or a request – ASK your supervisor for clarification Communication is key to a
successful internship
- Do not use your internship to scout our job opportunities All MSP jobs are posted to Mass Careers when available
for applicants
- If you do not feel connected to your internship or a problem arises Reach out to the MSP Internship Coordinator
immediately
Stay focused, stay motivated, stay present your internship will be noted via the
Verification & Evaluation Form (page 17) and kept on file.
Massachusetts State Police internal referral: Yes No
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: _____________________________________________________________________
Section/Unit: ________________________________________________________________________
A referral will not guarantee you an internship but we will contact your referral to receive input
Did the referral person agree to supervise your internship: Yes No
Are there any specific areas of the Department that interest you more than
others?
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Students will be selected for an internship based on the needs of the Department’s sections & units
that may be requesting an intern for a semester.
This area is an opportunity for you to tell us your interest, career goals and personal ambitions.
Please tell us why you would like to intern at the Massachusetts State Police?
Your career goals?
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Please indicate which areas of the state you are willing to travel to for an internship
*Please note MSP Crime Labs are located in the towns Maynard and Sudbury*
Your base town this semester is: _____________________________________________
Please be advised,
All internships require the student to participate with office work.
Many internships will require flexibility in scheduling - you may need to be able to
respond to incidents when they happen.
Some internships may require evening hours.
If we select you for an internship, we expect you to honor the schedule you set forth
with the internship supervisor.
All internships are based on the student receiving school credit.
Selection is determined by what you tell us about you and why you are requesting an
internship.
Ride-a-longs with Troopers are not permitted.
Western
Central
Northern
Metro west
Boston
Southern
Cape & islands
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There are very few science (crime lab) internships available each semester most
science related internships are project related and available to upper classmen only.
Massachusetts State Police
Student Internship
EMERGENCY CONTACT AND MEDICAL INFORMATION
Student Intern: ___________________________________________________________________
Student Phone #: _________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact Name: ___________________________________________________________
Relationship to Student Intern: ________________________________________________________
Telephone #: _______________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Allergies: _______________________________________________________________________________
Treatment for Allergies: ___________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Medical Concerns: ___________________________________________________________________________
Treatment for Medical Concerns: _______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Other: _____________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
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Massachusetts State Police
Student Internship Forms
All forms must be signed by the intern. By signing these forms, the intern is stating he/she has read and understands each form signed.
STUDENT INTERN CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT
Agreement made this __________________ day of __________, 20____ by and between the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, the Department of State Police (“Department”), and ____________________________________,
student intern.
WHEREAS, the Department desires to ensure that all confidential information and other non-public information will
remain confidential and non-public, and after the period of employment at the Department.
NOW THEREFORE, as a condition of employment with the Department it is agreed as follows:
I. NONDISCLOSURE
As a student intern with the Department, I understand the importance of treating certain types of information as
confidential. I agree not to disclose any confidential information, non-public information, sensitive information,
potentially embarrassing or discrediting information, or confidential know-how concerning the business, affairs, or
operations of the Department which I may acquire during the course of my relationship with the Department.
As a student intern I shall not, either during my relationship with the Department or thereafter, except as authorized
in writing by the Department, disclose to others or use in any way any confidential information, non-public
information, sensitive or potentially embarrassing or discrediting information, or confidential information relating to
the business, actives, or operations, investigations of the Department, its users consultants, or partners, including but
not limited to, confidential information pertaining to particular victims, suspects or witnesses, laboratory techniques,
technology or processes, methodology, procedures, laboratory results, information pertaining to Department
personnel, know-how and analyses.
For the purposes of the Agreement, the term “know-how” shall mean the Department’s present and future
specialized, and novel and unique techniques, inventions, practices, knowledge, skill, formulations, experience, and
other proprietary information relating to the Department.
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II. GENERAL
This Agreement will transfer to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the Department,
including but not limited to, affiliates, divisions, or subsidiaries of the Department.
I expressly recognize that any breach of this Agreement will result in irreparable injury to the Department, and I agree
that the Department shall in the event of such a breach be entitled to seek injunctive relief, specific performance and
other relief in addition to and not in limitation of its rights and damages.
This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement are reason held to be
excessively broad with regard to time, duration, geographic scope, or activity, such provision will be construed in a
manner to enable it to be enforced to the maximum extent compatible with applicable law.
Executed under seal on the date first above written.
STUDENT INTERN DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE
___________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Signature Signature
____________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Print Name Print Name
____________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Date Date
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Massachusetts State Police
Student Internship Forms
All forms must be signed by the intern. By signing these forms, the intern is stating he/she has read and understands each form signed.
STUDENT INTERN WAIVER OF AGENCY LIABILITY
In consideration of the privilege of being permitted to perform an internship at the Massachusetts Department of
State Police, I ________________________________________ hereby release and forever discharge the said
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Department of State Police, and its employees, from all debts,
demands, actions, causes of action, suits, dues, sum and sums of money, accounts, bonds, controversies, damages,
and liabilities and any and all other claims of every kind, nature and description whatsoever, both in law and equity,
which may arise during the course of an internship assignment, against the said Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Massachusetts Department of State Police.
I further agree that any claims of injury sustained during the course of my practicum fieldwork placement will be
confined to the limits of my personal insurance and the internship liability insurance policy maintained by
____________________________________, if any, and that no other claim against the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, Massachusetts Department of State Police, arising out of the practicum of fieldwork experience will be
made.
I, __________________________________________ have read the foregoing release and fully understand it. In
witness whereof the undersigned had duly executed this release this __________________________ day of
_______________________________, 20___________.
STUDENT INTERN WITNESS
_____________________________________________ ______________________________________________
Signature Signature
______________________________________________ ______________________________________________
Date Date
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STUDENT INTERN AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN INK OR TYPE
I, _____________________________________________________, do hereby authorize a review of and a full disclosure of all records, or any part thereof,
concerning myself, by and to ANY duly authorized agent of the Department of State Police, whether the said records are public, private or confidential nature.
The intent of this authorization is to give my consent for a full and complete disclosure of the records of educational institutions, employment and pre-
employment records, including background reports, efficiency ratings, complaints or grievances wherever filed by me or against me, and salary records; records of
complaint, arrest, trial, and/or convictions for alleged or actual violations of the law, including criminal, civil and/or traffic records; records of complaint of a civil
nature made by or against me, whosesoever located, and to include the records and recollections of attorneys at law, or of other counsel, whether representing
me or another person in any case in which I presently have an interest.
I reiterate, and emphasize that the intent of this authorization is to provide full and free access to the background and history of my personal life, for the specific
purpose of pursuing a background investigation which may provide pertinent data for the Department of State Police to consider in determining my suitability for
internship placement within that department. It is my specific intent to provide access to personal information, however personal or confidential it may be, and
the sources of information specifically identified herein.
I understand that any information obtained via pre-placement screening which is developed directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, upon this release
authorization will be considered in determining my suitability to intern with the Department of State Police. I understand that all materials pertaining to this pre-
placement screening become the property of the Department of State Police and will not be returned to me.
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the person to whom this request is presented and his agents and employees, from and against all claims, damages, losses
and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising out of or by reason of complying with this request. I further understand that in the event my
application is disapproved, the sources of confidential information cannot be revealed to me.
I understand a photocopy of this release form will be valid as an original hereof, even though said photocopy does not contain an original writing of my signature.
MUST BE SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC
Subscribed and sworn before me this
___________________ day of _______________________________ 20______ Signature: ______________________________________________
My commission expires ____________________________________ 20_______ Address: _______________________________________________
City/Town: _____________________________________________
Notary: ___________________________________________________________
State: ___________________________ Zip Code: ________________
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of State Police
Human Resources Section
470 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01702
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Massachusetts State Police
Student Internship Background Waiver
Please print clearly or type.
To be completed by Student:
Intern: _____________________________________________________ Sex: ________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
DOB: ________________________________ Place of Birth: __________________________________
SS# _________________________________ Driver’s License #: _____________________________
Mother’s Name: ____________________________________ Maiden Name: _______________________
Father’s Name: _____________________________________
To be completed by MSP Staff:
Maiden Name (if married/divorced): __________________________________________
Addresses in Other States: __________________________________________________
Board of Probation: ________________________________________________________
Suicide Candidate Display: ___________________________________________________
RAMS: ___________________________________________________________________
Triple I: __________________________________________________________________
CIS (Master Names Index): ___________________________________________________
CIS (Lotus Notes): __________________________________________________________
Sexual Offender Registry: ____________________________________________________
Warrant Management: ______________________________________________________
Registry (Include KQ): _______________________________________________________
NCIC: ____________________________________________________________________
Completed By: _____________________________________________ Date: ______________________
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Massachusetts State Police
Student Internship Verification & Evaluation Form
This form is to be used to communicate information confirming a student’s internship - No other means of verification or evaluation regarding a student’s internship will be permitted.
To be completed by the Intern & Advisor: (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)
Student’s School: _____________________________________________________________________________
Student’s Name: ________________________________ Advisor’s Name: ____________________________________
I understand this form is the only means of verification and/or evaluation that the intern supervisor will submit to confirm
information regarding the student’s internship with the MSP. I also understand it is the student’s responsibility to submit this
form to the internship supervisor at the beginning of the semester internship and agree on a date for its completion.
Signatures
Student: ______________________________Advisor: _________________________________ Date: ___________
To be completed by the Intern’s Supervisor by the end of their internship:
Internship Location: __________________________ Interned Dates: __________________ to: __________________
Total Hours of Interning for the Semester: _______________ Did the student use a Time Sheet: Yes No
Did the student show good work habits: Yes No Did the student attend all scheduled times: Yes No
Did the student seem interest in and enthusiastic throughout the internship experience: Yes No
Internship Duties: ________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Did this intern leave the Department of State Police in Good Standings: Yes No
Please comment: ________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Supervisor’s Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ________________________
RETURN THIS FORM AT THE COMPLETION OF THE INTERNSHIP TO THE MSP STUDENT INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR
Students Please request a copy of this form from the MSP Student Coordinator
if your school requires verification of your internship
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Student: I accept the responsibilities as stated in this agreement. I agree to complete all
work assignments promptly and to the best of my ability. I agree to familiarize myself with
and adhere to the relevant organizational policies, procedures, functions, and standards of
ethical conduct.
I certify that the information contained in this application is correct to the best of my
knowledge and I understand that falsification of this application or not coming forth with
pertinent information is grounds for removal from the Internship Program.
________________________________________ _____________________
Student Signature Date
Advisor: I understand students may not receive a monetary compensation for attending an
MSP internship. I understand students must receive school credit to attend an MSP
internship.
I accept the forms of communication associated with an MSP internship and will not request
any other means of evaluation or confirmation.
________________________________________ _____________________
Advisor Signature Date
Students are not guaranteed an internship just by completing this application.
The process is by selection according to the needs of the Department matched
with the interest of the student.