Two Duncan High School students, Danielle Christian and Ainsleigh Hennan, are wrapping up a year-long internship and job shadowing program with the Duncan Police Department, gaining hands-on experience in the field of law enforcement and criminal investigations. Throughout the school year, the students immersed themselves in numerous aspects of police work, particularly within the Duncan Police Investigative Division.
Their experience included:
• Observing how cases are built through reviewing affidavits, viewing recorded criminal interviews, and shadowing detectives as they worked on active investigations.
• Successfully completing the written police exam required for officer hiring consideration.
• Assisting the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) with locating information related to individuals involved in cold cases. They also participated in a mock crime scene exercise led by Crime Scene Technician Bart Riley, where they learned how to lift fingerprints, document the scene through photography, and collect physical evidence.
• Learning about polygraph procedures and lie detection techniques from Sgt. Smith.
• Reviewing several closed case files, including three homicide investigations, to better understand investigative processes and case resolution. This internship program provided students with a unique and realistic view into careers in law enforcement, offering invaluable mentorship from professionals in the field. Duncan Police Department commends both students for their professionalism, dedication, and eagerness to learn.