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Mary Ann Hobar, M.S.

Mary Ann Hobar (Hoby)
Current Title: Chair, Forensic Science/CSI
Department: Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation
Office Location: 176 Bogel Hall
Email: mhobar@hilbert.edu
Phone: 716-926-8853, ext. 326
Education/Degrees:
  • M.S., State University of New York at Buffalo
  • B.S., Hilbert College
  • A.A., Hilbert College
Courses (past and present): Professor Hobar has taught a variety of courses in criminal justice and forensic science.
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Areas of expertise:

Crime scene investigation, interview and interrogation techniques, accident reconstruction, and fingerprinting.

Previous work history:

Correction Officer, Deputy Sheriff (Erie County), Police Officer, Detective, Patrol Lieutenant

Job responsibilities:
Professional Memberships/Board Appointments:

American College of Forensic Examiners Institute (ACFEI)

Criminal Justice Educators of New York State (CJEANYS)

Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)

International Association for Identification (IAI)

Associated Licensed Detectives of New York State (ALDONYS)

Honors and Distinctions:

Excellence in Teaching Award (Hilbert College) 2009, 2015

Sister Adrienne Lifetime Achievement Award (Hilbert College) 2012

Online presence or regular media contributions:
Professional Research/Published Works/Presentations:
Bio: Professor Hobar worked in the criminal justice field for over 25 years. Her experience includes a 20-year career with the Town of Orchard Park Police Department serving as a patrol officer, detective and patrol lieutenant. She earned her associate and bachelor degrees at Hilbert College and a master’s degree in criminal justice at Buffalo State College. Professor Hobar is a trained crime scene investigator and a certified training instructor at the Erie County Central Police Services Law Enforcement Training Academy.
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