Victor G. Strecher, Ph.D.

Dr. Strecher graduated from Michigan State University, Police Administration with honors in 1953 and earned a Masters in political science in 1957. He began his career as a police officer with the Michigan State University Police Department and was rapidly promoted to Detective and Sergeant. He received three commendations for outstanding service connected with criminal apprehensions. Victor became an instructor, Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Field Service Training program, School of Police Administration from 1956-59.

Dr. Strecher pursued his research and practitioner interests and took a position as the Director of the Law Enforcement Policy Study Center, at Washington University.

Dr. Strecher returned to Michigan State University, School of Criminal Justice as a professor, graduate coordinator and acting Director. Victor was soon offered the position of Director of the Criminal Justice Center at Arizona State University where he served until 1978.

Dr. Strecher retired as Professor Emeritus, College of Criminal Justice, Sam Houston University where he served as their Dean and Director. He received the ACJS Police Section O. W. Wilson Award for Outstanding Scholarship in Policing.