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Partnership Offers Internship Opportunities in Law Enforcement

Partnership Offers Internship Opportunities in Law Enforcement
 Seniors Saige Henderson and Aiden Shindler pose with GCSO's Captain Martin Hall and Nicole Sellers.

Career and technical education courses open doors for Sherman ISD students in a wide variety of future careers, giving them the opportunity to earn college credit, industry-based certifications and participate in professional internships with local businesses and organizations. 

Two Sherman High School seniors are gaining invaluable experience this year interning with the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office through the law enforcement program of study.

While there have been many opportunities over the years between local law enforcement and Sherman High School, this is the fourth year that students have been able to learn alongside the men and women of the sheriff’s office.

“I’m wanting to go into the forensic science field, so I want to understand the different ways the criminal justice system works,” said Saige Henderson.

“Out of all the internship opportunities available, I felt like this would be the most beneficial option as I am hoping to become a first responder after graduation,” said Aiden Shindler.

The internship is open to 18-year-old seniors in the Criminal Justice Practicum class. They meet several times a week throughout the school year and experience all facets of a criminal justice career– from visits with dispatch and patrol to the courthouse and the jail. 

Both students said they found the jail tour to be the most impactful so far.

“Everyone has an important role to play no matter where you are, and every role is needed to make the process run smoothly. We saw that while visiting the jail, which was cool to see,” Henderson said.

“A lot of times young people come into the criminal justice profession not knowing what to expect,” said Captain Martin Hall with the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office. “Having an opportunity like this helps get their feet on the ground to know which path is right for them so we can then set them on the right path toward a successful career.”

Seniors Henderson and Shindler speaking with their supervisors.

The opportunity can also get their foot in the door. Captain Hall said that the sheriff’s office recently hired one of their former interns.

“This internship has been awesome to get to know people and what they do, and to also make connections for my future,” Henderson said. “I’m hoping to dispatch when I get to college, so getting to see what the job entails and speaking with the dispatchers here has been helpful.”

The Criminal Justice program also provides the opportunity for practicum students to intern with local attorneys and judges, as well as with both middle school officers with the Sherman ISD Police Department. Students in other programs of study, including health science, animal science, teaching and training and more, also have the opportunity to gain firsthand, real-world experience through internships at area hospitals, veterinary clinics, SISD schools and other locations across the community.