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Sheriff promotes Sergeant Nick Stocks to lieutenant

Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors · January 20, 2026

Summary

The sheriff promoted Sgt. Nick Stocks to lieutenant at the Jan. 20 Black Hawk County Board meeting, praising his service since 2013, SWAT and patrol experience, and role in court security and policy work. The board observed the recognition; no formal board action was required.

The sheriff promoted Sergeant Nick Stocks to lieutenant during the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors meeting on Jan. 20, marking the change with a small ceremony and applause from department members.

The sheriff said Stocks “started with us in 2013,” has served on SWAT, water safety patrol and as a field training officer, and “has been my go‑to guy” for policy and procedure review. The sheriff noted Stocks’ work running the utility squad and court security and said he is “meticulous” and “very detail oriented.”

Stock’s promotion was presented informally to the board and staff; the board did not take a vote on the personnel change during the meeting. The department pinned Stocks’ lieutenant badge in the chamber and invited staff and family to attend the brief ceremony.

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