The Cold Case Internship
The Program places students shoulder-to-shoulder with detectives to solve homicide and missing persons cases.
The Criminal Justice Institute (CJI) has launched an innovative cold case internship, the first of its kind, in partnership with the Chester County District Attorney’s Office and the Chester County Detective Bureau. This groundbreaking program immerses students in the investigation of an active cold case, offering an unparalleled experiential learning opportunity that equips them for careers in national and state law enforcement. With more than 20,000 cold homicide and missing person cases in the tri-state area and an estimated 270,000 nationwide, this initiative addresses a critical need to support law enforcement in solving these un- resolved cases.
“The Cold Case Program, in collaboration with local law enforcement, places students shoulder-to-shoulder with detectives to solve homicide and missing persons cases,” says CJI Director Dr. Ray Carr. “As an exemplar of experience-driven learning, the program allows participants to apply criminal investigative techniques under the guidance of seasoned law enforcement officials, aiming to resolve cases that have remained unsolved for decades.”
— Maria Hess
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