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May 31, 2017

HSI Crime and Intelligence Analyst Experiential Learning Program

Objectives

  • To provide participating law enforcement agencies and private sector companies with Crime and Intelligence Analyst Interns who can assist with their in-house crime and intelligence analytical needs.
  • To provide students with the opportunity to earn up to seven college credits while participating in the Crime and Intelligence Analyst Experiential Learning Program.
  • To forge mutually beneficial relationships with area law enforcement agencies and private sector companies through participation in the HSI Crime and Intelligence Analyst Experiential Learning Program.

Methodology

Roberts Wesleyan College will draw from a pool of applicants who are currently enrolled in the Homeland Security and Applied Intelligence (HSI) BS Degree program to work with law enforcement agencies and private sector companies as in-house crime and intelligence analysts.  It is anticipated that internship opportunities will span multiple semesters, including summer, so host agencies are provided with consistency in their operations and the intern can develop agency specific competencies and refine the skills necessary to be successful in the crime and intelligence analysis field.  This program is not designed to supersede more complex analytical needs currently performed by the Monroe County Crime Analysis Center (MCAC), but rather enhance analysis and research projects specific to the host agency. 

Selection of student-interns will involve a two-step process consisting of:

Step One

  • Applicants must be junior status with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Applicants must have successfully completed HSI 101 and be enrolled in, or completed, HSI 200.
  • Applicants, through their course work at Roberts Wesleyan College, must have demonstrated maturity, integrity, and the ability to be successful in the program.
  • Applicants must complete a one page essay announcing their intention to apply for the position.
  • The essay must contain explanations on how the student intends to balance his or her life, work, and academic requirements while simultaneously committing to at least 15 hours per week at the host agency.  The student’s writing ability will also be measured.
  • RWC HSI faculty will perform an oral interview of all applicants.  Students will be advanced to step two of the applicant process if they meet the stated requirements.  Note: after careful, consideration, certain requirements specific to class status, GPA, and prerequisites may be waived under certain circumstances to meet the needs of the program and the student.

Step Two

  • Students advanced from step one will be subjected a background check to be performed by the host law enforcement or private sector organization which is consistent with organizational pre-employment or intern screening policies and procedures.
  • Applicants passing the background screening process will interviewed by the host agency and final selection will be made by said agency. At that time it is expected that the student will sign a confidentiality agreement with the host agency.  

Expectations

It is expected that interns will be able to research, create, and provide:

  • Crime Bulletins
  • Pattern crime analysis and product development
  • Intelligence analysis from Field Interview Forms and, if applicable, product development from same
  • Data analysis specific to or advancing the mission of the host agency
  • Social media research
  • Information mining and/or research projects at the request of host agency 
  • Any other analytical request made by the host agency supervisor
  • Written, oral, or visual presentation of findings to executives

Coordination and Guidance

Roberts’ faculty will provide guidance to the interns to ensure they meet the expectations of the host agency as well as those expectations relating to the college internship program.  The students will be required to meet with a HSI faculty member once a week to discuss non-law enforcement or proprietary sensitive questions they may have regarding analysis, product development, or investigative methods.  These meetings are intended to help the interns successfully preform their required duties and will not include agency project or case specific information.

The interns are expected to also be supervised and assigned duties by a designated member of the host agency who will communicate regularly with RWC supervising faculty.  Seamless communication will encourage efficacy of the program and strategies to meet the needs of the host agency.

Summary

The RWC Crime and Intelligence Analyst Experiential Learning Program is designed to be mutually beneficial to host agencies and Roberts’ students enrolled in the Roberts Wesleyan College Homeland Security and Applied Intelligence program.  However, participation in this program is not a guarantee to all students enrolled in HSI. Students, through their course work at Roberts Wesleyan College, must have demonstrated maturity, integrity, and the ability to be successful in the program in order to participate.  Final acceptance as a crime and intelligence analyst is at the discretion of the host agency and is contingent on the students’ ability to successfully complete all steps in the selection process.  Students found to be ineligible for Roberts Wesleyan College Homeland Security and Applied Intelligence program will fulfill their internship requirements through more traditional opportunities during their senior year. 

 


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