Deputy of the Year 2010: Dave Hinz

Deputy Hinz

During a ceremony at the Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office's Annual Christmas Party, Sheriff Tony Thompson announced Deputy Dave Hinz as the agency's choice for 2010 Deputy of the Year.

Deputy Hinz, a 3rd shift patrol deputy was cited for the award for continually performing his duties with professionalism, dedication and inventiveness. He was recognized further for his activities as a DRE (Drug Recognition Expert) and the additional personal time invested in making this effort a success. 

According to Sheriff Thompson, "In 2010, Deputy Hinz conducted an additional 19 DRE examinations which resulted in 18 additional drunk or drug-impaired drivers being removed from our county roadways. Through his individual efforts as a senior patrol deputy, he continues to make Black Hawk County a safer place to live and work."

Deputy Hinz has been with the Sheriff's Office since 01-03-1994 and has worked in both the Jail and Patrol Divisions. "He has been cited numerous times for favorable and meritorious actions; he freely gives of his personal time and has responded to requests for support from other agencies as well as our own as a DRE; and justly deserves this award," says Sheriff Thompson.

Due to Deputy Hinz's shift and work schedule, interviews and other media requests will need to be prior coordinated.