Intern - Fall 2026

International Association of Chiefs of Police • Alexandria, VA

3h • Remote

About The Position

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is seeking interns to contribute to shaping the future of the policing profession. The IACP is the world's largest and most influential professional association for police leaders, with over 35,000 members in more than 180 countries. The association is dedicated to advancing safer communities through progressive police leadership. Interns will have the opportunity to work on various projects related to improving law enforcement responses, organizing meetings, translating research, providing administrative and logistical support, conducting management studies, and assisting with projects focused on Community-Based Crime Reduction (CBCR), Anti-Human Trafficking, and Victim Services.

Requirements

• Applicant must be a college student, a graduate student, or a recent graduate within the past six months.
• Self-starter who is organized and able to work independently.
• Minimum 3.0 grade point average.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experience and capabilities.
• A strong detail-oriented mindset.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and present oneself professionally to stakeholders, association members, partners, and team members.
• Cover letter and resume required.
• Cover letters must contain the name of the position you're applying to.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of or interest in the law enforcement profession is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with projects related to improving law enforcement-based responses to people with mental health disorders and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assistance with organizing a focus group meeting and translating research documents for use by the field, for the IACP/UC Research Center.
• Assistance, as needed, with a variety of IACP projects and programs.
• Assistance with administrative and logistical support for the IACP Policy Center, as well as researching, editing, and formatting Policy Center documents.
• Assistance on IACP management studies as needed.
• Assistance with projects related to Community-Based Crime Reduction (CBCR).
• Assistance with projects related to Anti-Human Trafficking.
• Assistance with projects related to Victim Services.
• Additional tasks or projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed