Background
Hinzman, Gerald Richard was born on October 4, 1947 in Amana, Iowa, United States. Son of Earl John and Fern Vernice Hinzman.
Hinzman, Gerald Richard was born on October 4, 1947 in Amana, Iowa, United States. Son of Earl John and Fern Vernice Hinzman.
Associate of Arts in Law Enforcement, Kirkwood College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1974. Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor in Criminal Justice, Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, 1976. Master of Public Administration, Iowa State University, 1977.
Patrol officer Cedar Rapids Police Department, 1970-1972, helicopter pilot, 1972-1974, detective, 1974-1977, lieutenant, 1977-1978, captain, 1978-1985, chief, since 1985.
Altar assistant Peace Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, since 1981. Board directors Community Dispute Center, Cedar Rapids, since 1983, Foundation II Youth Shelter, Cedar Rapids, since 1984, Child Protection Center, Cedar Rapids, since 1985, Crime Stoppers, Cedar Rapids, since 1985, Young Men’s Christian Association, Cedar Rapids, since 1985. Served to sergeant United States Army, 1966-1968.
Member International Association Chiefs of Police, Iowa Police Executives Forum, Society Mayflower Descendants. Lodges: Masons, Rotary.
Married Linda Louise Gardner, March 8, 1980. Children: Paula, Lisa, Sarah.