Keiser University’s Flagship campus recently welcomed members of law enforcement, guest presenters, and local School District of Palm Beach County (SDPBC) Choice Program and Criminal Justice Academy students to its Criminal Justice Day program.

Under the leadership of Professor and Criminal Justice and Forensics Concentration Department Program Director Scott Addlesberger and colleagues, the event was designed to highlight the many opportunities for service in the field. It included a mock crime scene for learners to analyze, recruiting and information forums, a Breathalyzer vehicle, K-9 and motorcycle demonstrations, SWAT trucks and gear, a bomb squad, and a variety of other interactive opportunities to learn about the field.

Keiser University thanks all of its participating partners for the successful effort including its instructors who bring real-world experience to the classrooms, as many are active or prior serving law enforcement members from a variety of fields. Students are also very thankful to those who attended the event including members of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Highway Patrol, the West Palm Beach Police Department, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, Immigrations Customs Enforcement, the Secret Service, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, the Drowning and Human Trafficking Coalitions, and more.

Keiser University’s Criminal Justice programs cover topics that include but are not limited to deviant behavior, forensics, law enforcement, investigation, victimology, private security, corrections, and juvenile justice and how components work together and are governed by our laws, the Supreme Court, and the U.S. Constitution. This exploration of the American criminal justice system culminates with an emphasis on research, analysis, and the future of the system.

SDPBC Choice Programs reflect the diversity of the District and are designed to attract all Palm Beach County students. Families with students entering pre-kindergarten through grade 12 have the opportunity to choose from an array of Choice and Career and Technical Education (CTE) theme-based curricula offerings at the elementary, middle, and high school levels that provide innovative and rigorous academic instruction by specially trained teachers.

Keiser University’s Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice provides preparation in many areas of the criminal justice system. Topics include but are not limited to deviant behavior, forensics, law enforcement and investigation, victimology, private security, corrections, and juvenile justice and how components work together and are governed by our laws, the Supreme Court, and the U.S. Constitution. This exploration of the American criminal justice system culminates with an emphasis on research, analysis, and the future of the system.

Keiser University is a private, independent, non-profit university serving nearly 20,000 students at 21 Florida campuses, online, and two international sites. Co-founded in 1977 by Chancellor Arthur Keiser, Ph.D., and Evelyn Keiser, Keiser University currently offers more than 100 degrees from associate to the doctoral level. Keiser University is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, and was ranked No. 1 in the U.S. in providing Social Mobility by U.S. News and World Report in 2023.