Camden County Prosecutor's Office
Patrick Collins is a seasoned law enforcement professional with a focus on digital forensics and high-tech crime investigation. Currently serving as a Detective in the High Tech Crimes Unit at the Camden County Prosecutor's Office since August 2021, Patrick also contributes to the New Jersey Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Previous experience includes roles as a Patrol Officer at the Woolwich Township Police Department and South Harrison Township Police Department, as well as Special Law Enforcement Officer at the Ocean City Police Department, where Patrick received the Highest Academic Achievement Award from the Cape May County Police Academy. Additionally, Patrick has served as a Digital Forensics Lab Assistant at the Office of the Lehigh County District Attorney, supporting the Lehigh County Computer Crimes Task Force. Patrick holds a Master's degree and Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Digital Forensics from DeSales University.
Camden County Prosecutor's Office
The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office oversees and coordinates enforcement of New Jersey’s criminal laws in the County of Camden. While the office’s budget is provided by the county freeholders, the Prosecutor is appointed by the Governor and answers to the state Attorney General. The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office is the second busiest in the state, receiving from the county’s 37 municipalities approximately 10,500 cases annually, 5,500 of which are indicted. The Prosecutor’s Office partners with local, state and federal authorities to ensure the entire spectrum of criminal activity in the region, from shoplifting rings to murders to international narcotics trafficking organizations, is addressed uniformly and justly.