The scheme aims to familiarize meritorious students with police functioning and promote research in law enforcement by providing selected students a six-week internship in district police stations under official supervision.
💰Professional Exposure: | Interns gain firsthand experience of police administration, law enforcement, investigation procedures, and public dealing. | Research Opportunity: | Each intern submits an analytical research paper of 3,000 words on an approved topic related to policing. | Certification: | A Police Internship Certificate is awarded upon successful completion by the respective unit head (Superintendent of Police). | Supervised Training: | Each intern is placed under the supervision of at least a Sub-Inspector or higher-ranking officer, who mentors and evaluates daily work. | Practical Learning: | Interns maintain a daily duty record, authenticated by their supervising officer the following day. | Placement Structure: | Large police stations (in Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, and Gwalior): 2–3 interns | Medium police stations: 1 intern | Mode and Duration: | Internship duration: 6 weeks (June 1–July 12) | Mode: Full-time, in-person at designated police stations. | Honorarium: | The scheme is unpaid. No salary or stipend is provided. Lodging and food arrangements must be made by the interns themselves. | Disciplinary Provisions: | No leave is permitted during the internship period. Lack of interest or misconduct may result in termination by the Superintendent of Police.