According to the Oxford Dictionary an internship is any official or formal program aimed at providing practical experience to beginners in an occupation or profession for a period of time during which a beginner gains experience in any occupation, profession or activity. It describes an intern “as a student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, to gain work experience or meet the requirements for a qualification.” Helen Hayes – “The expert in everything” was once a beginner” Having worked for about six years in different fields; sales, production and promotions, I was a little skeptical about the internship. After all, how could an internship teach me something new, but more importantly, why should I work without pay and satisfactory remuneration? I still went with a professional mindset and an open mind, to the Constabulary Communication Network (CCN), and it proved to be a catalyst that helped my professional development in several ways. Firstly in terms of a career in media, journalism or communications, my future plans could include any of the three. Maybe I could even become a public relations person or a publicist. That said, my internship at CCN was spent working in the communications department of the Jamaica Constabulary Force; as such, it gave me my bearings on the behind-the-scenes affairs of active policing. It also gave me information on policing strategies and standard procedures used in reporting crimes, as well as law enforcement contacts with the general public. Having learned first hand, I understood how the island Police network collects information, verifies it and communicates it to the central point, the CCN. After which it is decimated in all media houses. Likewise, I really got… halfway through the paper… I enjoyed the open-air assignments of covering functions, conferences and other activities. The roles I have held have actually improved my networking skills. I would like to think that the Constabulary Communication Network (CCN) is the primary sensory system of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, i.e.: brain, eyes, ears and mouthpiece. In essence, he communicates on behalf of the police force and at the same time communicates impartially for purposes of national/public interest. After spending five weeks at the organisation, there appeared to be a balance in staffing and flexibility of shifts and working hours. However the biggest drawbacks were: the lack of space in the office, given that there were times when the office was full mainly due to our presence, the staff members would not be engaged in maximum productivity. Although the staff for the daily5.