Counter Narcotics Alliance

Description: Unpaid

The Counter Narcotics Alliance (CNA), a multi-jurisdictional drug task force operating in the Pima County and Greater Tucson area. The task force participating agencies include Tucson Police Department, Marana Police Department, University of Arizona Police Department, Pima County Sheriff’s Department, Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigation, and U.S. Customs & Border Protection. CNA is an investigative initiative that works to reduce the rate of crime associated with drug trafficking and drugs use. In addition, CNA’s conducts interdiction operations and financial investigations when appropriate.

Internship Available

  • Summer (must be full summer)
  • Fall
  • Spring

Deadlines

Interns should submit their application at least 6 months before the start of their internships. Three interns are accepted per semester.

Purpose of Internship

The internship will allow for the student to gain administrative experiences among a diverse group of law enforcement agencies. While providing investigative case exposure to real life drug crime situations tackled by law enforcement each and every day, in its efforts to keep our community safe.

Agency Qualifications (minimum)

2.0 GPA, sophomore status or above, at least one semester at UA. No Felony Convictions, Valid Driver’s License, and No Criminal or Drug Abuse History.

How to Apply

To apply, please contact Deborah Brown for applicant questionnaire.

Contact

Counter Narcotics Alliance
Deborah Brown: Deborah.brown@tucsonaz.gov

University of Arizona
Laureana Jones (Internship Coordinator): laureanajones@arizona.edu

 

Sponsor Organization
Counter Narcotics Alliance