- Faculty Queensbury
Alan Wishart
- Assistant professor of Criminal Justice
"It’s an incredible privilege to have the opportunity to do what I love, in the place I love. Teaching has always been a passion of mine. Having the opportunity to guide students into the profession I loved for 30 years gives me a huge sense of pride."
Biography
Alan Wishart was a member of the Granby Police Department (Massachusetts) for 29 years. He started during college as a volunteer auxiliary officer and worked his way through the ranks having held just about every full-time position and assignment within the department. Teaching and training other police officers was a focus throughout his career. He spent the last 10 years of his law enforcement career serving as chief of police. He retired from his first career in 2021 to pursue his love of teaching.
Education
Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Westfield State University; Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Westfield State University
Hobbies and interests
Al lives in Queensbury with his wife, son and their dog. He loves everything the Adirondacks have to offer. He enjoys any activity that takes him to the lake or mountains. When he's not teaching, Al can be found boating, fishing, hiking and snowmobiling. He's also a huge Boston Celtics fan.