The Criminal Justice CSI Academy provides middle school students with an opportunity to see what it is like to work in law enforcement through activities designed and led by Ocean County College Criminal Justice faculty. Campers will have the chance to work in the college's forensic lab and crime scene lab to investigate, report on, and solve mock crime scenes, learn more about current law practices, and meet with local Ocean County professionals to find out about future careers in criminal justice.

For middle school students aged 10-14.

Camps will be instructed by Dr. Patrick Beatty and Dr. Stephen Agresti.

After serving proudly in the United States Marine Corps., Dr. Stephen Agresti joined the the NYPD as a uniformed patrol officerm where he patrolled North Manhattan for 5 years before being assigned to the Organized Crime Control Bureau's Narcotics Division, then later working as an investigator with the Manhattan North Homicide Taskforce. He received his Bachelor's degree in history from City University of New York, Master's degrees in both political science and criminal justice from Rutgers University, and a Doctorate degree in criminology from California University of Pennsylvania. His research interests are in policing, criminal justice reform, and Constitutional issues.

Dr. Patrick Beatty graduated from Seton Hall University and served 25 years in law enforcement before retiring from the New Jersey Department of Human Services State Police as a Senior Detective. He was a certified New Jersey Police Academy Lecturer and Drill Instructor recognized by the New Jersey State Senate receiving commendations for his practical field experience and investigative skills. As Chairperson at Ocean County College, he oversees the Criminal Justice Program to facilitate students pursuing careers in the field of law enforcement, forensics, law, and corrections.