Victoria Priola-Surowiec, Psy.D.
"I encourage my students to be creative, open-minded,
and optimistic." Victoria Priola-Surowiec, Psy.D.
Victoria Priola-Surowiec, Psy.D.
Department Chair, Forensic and Police Psychology
My interests are the psychology of police, policing, and police organizations. I encourage my students to be creative, open-minded, optimistic, and to remember that they have a responsibility to take what they are learning and contribute to the world in a positive way.
Please e-mail or call me (312-662-4318) if you have questions or would like more information about me.
Education
- Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Adler School of Professional Psychology
- M.A., Counseling Psychology, Adler School of Professional Psychology
- B.S., Psychology, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
Licensure
- Illinois, Indiana, and California
Professional Memberships
- Association for Innovation in Law Enforcement
- International Association of Chiefs of Police
- Police Executives Research Forum
Select Publications
- Priola-Surowiec, V. (2010). Does past criminal behavior predict future criminal behavior? Journal of Nursing Regulation.
Select Presentations
- Domestic Violence Calls: Psychological Considerations for Police, Superintendent’s Lecture Series, Chicago Police Department, July 2010
- Social Interest Through the Eyes of the Police, NASAP Conference, June 2010
- Does Past Criminal Behavior Predict Future Criminal Behavior? NCSBN Attorney/Investigator Symposium, May 2010
Awards
- Work-Life Balance Award, Adler School, 2008






