Student Intern Program 2011

The Waterville Police Department Student Intern Program is offered to Thomas College Student Criminal Justice Majors.  It was created with the goal of having a junior or senior college student achieve  several specified objectives. By the end of the internship program, the student 1.) should be able to function and add value to a community-based police department, 2.) exhibit personal growth and an increase of knowledge for operating procedures, Maine laws, standards of performance, and personal conduct and 3.) display an ability to apply acquired academic knowledge in an effective, meaningful way that garners desired results.

During the program the student intern will spend time with the Chief, the Deputy Chief, sergeants, detectives, patrol officers, dispatch, and administration to gain a strong understanding for each aspect of the police department. This Student Intern Program provides hands on experience and allows a student to apply the knowledge he/she has gained throughout his/her college experience.

Detective Sgt. Michael Benecke with Intern Adam Tudela sealing evidence

Officer Jennifer Weaver with Intern Adam Tudela discussing the R.A.D. Program

My internship here at Waterville Police Department has been the most valuable experience of my college career. Every member of the department, especially Chief Massey, has done a great job at immersing me in every aspect of police work. It has been an eye opening experience and I have learned so much. Waterville PD is a highly professional, community oriented department. Any student should consider themselves very fortunate to be chosen for this internship. I am sure that throughout my career in law enforcement, I will reflect on my time spent learning from Waterville Police Department. -Adam Tudela, Thomas College Student Intern, Spring 2011