Victor Fazio

Victor Fazio, a Professor at the University of Southern California's Bovard College, is a law enforcement professional with over 25 years of experience in the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. Currently serving as an Assistant Sheriff, he oversees specialized units including Major Crimes, Narcotics, and the Crime Lab.

His academic and professional work focuses on criminology, the opioid epidemic, and organizational change. He earned a BA in Political Science from UCLA, an MA in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University, and an EdD in Organizational Change and Leadership from USC, where his research addressed opioid-related harm reduction through physician education.

• Criminology
• Opioid Crisis
• Pharmaceutical Diversion
• Leadership in Law Enforcement
• Community Policing
• Criminal Justice Policy

Fazio has played a pivotal role in addressing the opioid crisis, leading multi-agency task forces and implementing strategies that reduced overdose deaths in Ventura County. His teaching experience includes instructing over 10,000 law enforcement officers, healthcare providers, and community members nationwide, emphasizing the integration of theory and practice in policy-making.