The second semester is primarily an Internship. About 40 part-time instructors are utilized in the program, the majority of whom are from area law enforcement agencies and have training and expertise in a particular field. The Advisory Board is active in monitoring, providing support, and providing input into the Law Enforcement Program. Internship North Idaho College has Internships established with a number of area law enforcement agencies on an ongoing basis. Most agencies will at least interview the students prior to acceptance.
Interns serve at the pleasure of the agency and can be terminated at their sole discretion.
They also provide periodic updates on the Interns performance and an Intern Evaluation Form at the end of the Internship, which provides feedback to the student and college, including participation in their final grade. This provides appropriate accountability and coverage for issues of liability and Workman s Compensation. As a Level I Reserve, students can be in uniform, carry a side arm and perform all law enforcement duties as long as they are under the direct supervision of a full time peace officer. The Internship is advantageous to both the student and law enforcement agency. An attempt is made to place Interns with an agency where they would want to be employed.