Erika Fairchild

Erika S. Fairchild (July 14, 1931 – November 25, 1992) was an American political scientist. She was professor of political science and public administration at North Carolina State University, where she was also the Associate Dean of the College of Humanities. Her research focused on comparative criminal justice and law enforcement systems.

Life and career Fairchild was born in New York City on July 14, 1931. She studied at Hunter College, graduating in 1953. She authored and co-edited multiple other books on the topic, including authoring Comparative Criminal Justice Systems, which was published in 1993. The book compared the law enforcement structures in England, France, Germany, the Soviet Union, Japan, and Saudi Arabia.

Fairchild was elected president of the Women's Caucus for Political Science-South for a one-year term in 1990.

Fairchild had three children. There is also an Erika Fairchild Award given by the Women's Caucus for Political Science.

Selected works German Police: Ideals and Reality in the Post-War Years (1988) Comparative Criminal Justice Systems (1993)