Gary Hinzman Email & Phone Number

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

When I was just ten days old my brother Lowell, who was born with severe physical and mental disabilities, was taken away to live in a state supported facility for children like him. The only time I saw my brother was at his funeral 26 years later. I tell this story because it defines me. For Lowell, I have focused my life and work on public service – as a police officer, Cedar Rapids Chief of Police, Director of the Sixth Judicial District and President of the American Parole and Probation Association – motivated by an aspiration to seek justice for those whose voices are not always heard. With the exception of my time in military service, I have been proud to call Cedar Rapids home since my family moved here when I was in the eighth grade. My wife, Linda, and I chose to raise our daughters here. For them, for Lowell and for all Cedar Rapidians, I am running for mayor because the next mayor of Cedar Rapids needs to be an individual that listens and speaks up for the little guy or gal. I believe I am that person to lead our city into the future.

Cedar Rapids

As Director, I was responsible for the operation of correctional services in the Sixth Judicial District, including pretrial, pre-sentance, probation, work release and parole activities. In the six-county area, there are nine office sites and four residential facilities. The agency has a budget in excess of $20 million and 260 staff members (plus 12 reserve officer) who supervise about 4500 clients...Additionally, I guided creation of a private non-profit foundation named the Community Corrections Improvement Association for which I act as the Registered Agent and Executive Director which distributes $3million in annual programs and employees over 200 staff.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

As part of the Criminal Justice Department I taught selected courses on the following topics: Supervision, management, community relations and critical issues. Assisted in the MMU Master's Program in Criminal Justice degree. (2013)

As part of the Criminal Justice Department I taught selected courses on the following topics: Supervision, management, community relations and critical issues. Courses were also offered via the Iowa fiber-optics network.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

As part of the Criminal Justice Department I taught selected courses on the following topics: Supervision, management, community relations and critical issues. Courses were also offered via the Iowa fiber-optics network.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Responsible for operation of the Cedar Rapids Police Department, including a budget in excess of $9 million and over 220 full-time employees and 35 reserve officers. While Police Chief I created professional development and educational requirements for career advancement and outcome based employee evaluation program and field training officer program. Also, an outcome based utilization of helicopter program reducing traffic fatalities and home burglaries was implemented. And the creation highly trained Violent Crimes Investigative Unit reduced unsolved violent crimes to near zero.

Cedar Rapids

Captain of Police and Director Cedar Rapids Police AcademyDetective assigned to Detective Bureau, Youth Bureau and Narcotics & VicePatrol Officer assigned to patrol, traffic and investigationPolice Helicopter Pilot

I served in the United States Army. I further served in the Military Police at Fort Carson, Colorado with the 148th Military Police Company. The mission of the 148th MP Company was to provide Stockade security and to provide town patrol. I was later transferred to Germany where my duties were charged to administrative and personal responsibilities for the Eight Division Headquarters.

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Political Science/Public Administration

Associates Of Arts, Community Corrections

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Associates Of Arts, Law Enforcement