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DPS Student Internships

Internships with the Iowa State Patrol

Due to COVID-19, the Iowa State Patrol has temporarily suspended the internship program. We will update the website with contact information when the program resumes. 

Internships with the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI)

Please contact Special Agent In Charge Scott Lamp to learn about internship opportunities at the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. The deadline to request application materials is January 25th of each year. 

Internships with the DCI Criminalistics Laboratory

Please contact Laboratory Administrator Paul Hermsen to learn about internship opportunities at the Iowa DCI Criminalistics Laboratory.