Brian Fedorek

Brian Fedorek, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Criminology at Southern Oregon University (SOU), where he joined in 2009. His academic career includes teaching at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2006-2009). He holds a PhD in Criminology (2013) and an MA in Criminology (2005) from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, along with a BA in Psychology (2003) from Duquesne University.

• Recent Teaching Areas: The American Criminal Justice System, Terrorism, Violence and Victimology, Survey of Criminology
• Professional Affiliations: Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, American Society of Criminology, Child Advocacy Center of Jackson County (Mentor)

Research Interests focus on Criminal Violence and Media and Crime, particularly how crime-related television influences public perceptions of police and investigative procedures. His 2015 publication in the International Journal of Education and Social Science explores this link.

Publications Trends highlight intersections between media representations of crime and real-world justice systems, emphasizing television’s role in shaping societal trust in law enforcement.