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Intern Kaleigh Kolb - Ocean City Plice Department

Even today, in 2010, there are still some careers that are being pursued predominantly by men.  However, women are stepping up  to fill the roles in many “male dominated” fields.  A recent graduate of Lock Haven University was one of only five women to participate in an internship with the Ocean City Police Department in Maryland.

 

Kaleigh Kolb graduated from the Criminal Justice Department in fall 2009 with minors in business and sociology. Kolb made the move to Ocean City for the months of May through August.

 

Kolb spent her summer as a Seasonal Police Officer once she completed the Ocean City Police Department’s Policy Academy.
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Kevin Kochka - West Chester Police Department.

Not every intern feels comfortable on their first day of work, especially those who work in the criminal justice system. 
However, Kevin Kochka, a Lock Haven University Senior, felt right at home on his first day with the West Chester Police Department.

On the first day of his internship the officers showed their interest in Kochka; asking him questions about himself and about his baseball career at Lock Haven University.

 “I felt accepted as a person and as an adult. I only spoke when I felt it was appropriate,” Kochka said and explained how important respect is in this line of work.  Respect is earned only when it is given. Read more
      



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