ProRanger Philadelphia Program?2019 Operational Phase

The National Park Service intends to award a single-source justified cooperative agreement to Temple University for the ProRanger Philadelphia Program – 2019 Operational Phase. The program aims to recruit and train students for law enforcement careers, providing hands-on training, academic-based class instruction, and summer internships as ProRangers working alongside NPS Law Enforcement Rangers. The program will engage students in the academic classroom and the field, working on projects such as law enforcement tactics, Search & Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, trail work, preservation, and conservation activities. • The program will provide training to prepare students for law enforcement careers. • Students will participate in rigorous 12-week internships and a 19-week Seasonal Law Enforcement Training Program. • The program will promote a "public service" demeanor within the community and improve dialogue with the public. • The National Park Service will provide staff to instruct NPS-specific courses, assist with the application review process, and provide field oversight for the ProRangers. • Temple University will be responsible for maintaining applicant files, developing curriculum, and providing travel reimbursement to students.