William Chernoff, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Department
Department of Sociology and Criminal JusticeAssociate Professor of Criminal Justice
Department
Department of Sociology and Criminal JusticeDr. William A. Chernoff is an associate professor of criminal justice specializing
in crime science with a focus on crime prevention, prevention technology, and statistical
analysis. His research examines the practical applications of environmental and
technological interventions in reducing criminal and deviant behavior. Dr. Chernoff is
currently investigating the effectiveness of radar speed display signs in school zones
and analyzing how police presence influences driving speeds. He is also leading a
project that explores cultural factors affecting driving behavior among the drivers of
light-duty trucks, including speeding, seat belt compliance, and distracted driving
patterns. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Kansas State University with
concentrations in research methods and criminology. His work has been published in
several peer-reviewed journals including Deviant Behavior, Security Journal, Crime
Science, and Crime Prevention and Community Safety.
Crime Science, with a concentration in crime prevention theory and
practice, including situational crime prevention and crime prevention through
environmental design. His methodological expertise includes advanced statistical
analysis, research design, and the empirical evaluation of technological and
environmental crime prevention strategies.