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Board approves crime-scene internship program aimed at college recruiting

5919917 · August 20, 2025
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Summary

The Board authorized a Southaven Police Department internship for college students to support the crime-scene investigation unit; department leaders said the program includes waivers, standards and could help recruiting.

The Southaven Board of Aldermen approved an internship program for the Southaven Police Department’s crime-scene investigation unit aimed at college students.

Chief Kern and Captain Horton presented documentation listing waivers, standards, expectations and duties for interns. Staff said the program is intended both to provide practical experience for students and to serve as a possible recruiting pipeline for the department.

The board authorized the program and the accompanying documents as presented.

Alderman Wheeler moved to approve the internship program; Alderman Hoots seconded. The motion passed on a roll call vote.