What to do
Internships at the Department of Police Accountability (DPA) give students the opportunity to learn about:
- Police policies and practices
- Criminal or constitutional law
- Public safety, employment, and administrative law
- How local government works
- Relationships between policy, law, and community engagement
We have internship opportunities for:
- High school seniors
- College students
- Graduate students
Qualifications
We look for interns with:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to think critically and solve problems
- A passion for local government, justice issues, race disparities, and policy
Highlights according to previous interns
“Gaining valuable experience working w/ career prosecutors and attorneys”
Haesl Jackson
“Researching policy for best law enforcement practices”
Veronica Gray
“Conducting Policy research related to the transparency of Police Departments that I was not aware of until now”
Athena Edwards
“Researching trends in police reform proposals and implementation”
Oliver Smith
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1 South Van Ness Ave, 8th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
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Last updated November 20, 2023