Two Monmouth County Officers Graduate From FBI Academy

FREEHOLD – The captain of detectives in the Monmouth County Prosecutor Office is one of two area law enforcement officers to graduate from the prestigious FBI National Academy recently, Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said.

Detective Jeffrey Wilbert of the Criminal Investigations section is one of 223 graduates of the academy's latest class, he said.

“We are extremely delighted with Captain Wilbert’s accomplishment in this class,” Gramiccioni said. “He not only excelled in the class, but also successfully completed the physical challenges offered by the Academy course. His success comes as no surprise, given his dedication and professionalism as a respected investigator and officer in this office.”

Belmar police chief Andrew Huisman also graduated from the 271st session of the National Academy program, Gramiccioni said.

The two officers graduated from the highly acclaimed 10-week course that focuses on intelligence theory, terrorism and terrorist mindsets, management science, law, behavioral science, law enforcement communication, and forensic science, the prosecutor said.

“The professional and personal development gained at the National Academy will definitely enhance Jeff’s law enforcement skills," said John McCabe, Chief of Detectives at the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. "The knowledge and both the national and international contacts developed at the National Academy will not only benefit him but also the entire agency."

Passing the program wasn't just about demonstrating intellectual capabilities. There was a strenuous physical component as well.

Wilbert completed the "Yellow Brick Road" physical fitness challenge, a grueling 6.1-mile run through a hilly, wooded trail built by the U.S. Marines Corps, the “Blue Brick,” a 34-mile swim - completed in 30 days and the “Half Ironman Triathlon Challenge Tile,”- a 70.3 mile swim, bike, run - completed over 3 consecutive evenings during the ninth week of the course, Gramiccioni said.

"Attending the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy was an amazing experience, especially being surrounded by so many respected domestic and international law enforcement executive leaders for 10 weeks,” Wilbert said.

Wilbert began his law enforcement career in 1995. He is a graduate of the Monmouth County Police Academy. He worked in the Manasquan, Colts Neck and Ocean Township police departments during the next 10 years.

He began his career in the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office in 2005, most of it working in the Major Crimes Bureau, where he worked or supervised investigations of violent crimes, Gramiccioni said.

The 223 law enforcement officers who graduated from the National Academy came from 48 states, the District of Columbia, 18 countries, five military organizations, and five federal civilian organizations. The FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia, is recognized around the world for its academic excellence.

Officers selected for the program have 21 years of law enforcement experience. Many return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.

Photos: Courtesy of Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office