Neff graduates from FBI National Academy

Black Hawk County Sheriff Tony Thompson recently announced Captain Nathan Neff, formerly of Monroe, graduated March 16 as a member of the 285th session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. Nationally, fewer than one percent of officers have the opportunity to attend the program.

Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy offers ten weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies to attend. On average, these officers have 21 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.

The 285th session consisted of 247 law enforcement officers from 47 states and the District of Columbia. The class included members of law enforcement agencies from 28 countries, four military organizations and five federal civilian organizations.

“Nate has proven himself in every leadership position he’s filled and consistently demonstrates his commitment and dedication to the office and to our staff with his efforts,” Thompson said.

Neff has been with the Sheriff’s Office since 1994. He has worked in both the jail and patrol divisions and has been a field training officer, canine handler and member of the SWAT team. He was promoted to patrol sergeant in 2011, to lieutenant in 2014, and to captain in 2020. He is currently the jail administrator. Neff graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a double major in criminology and sociology and has attended Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command. He is the son of Monroe residents, Karen and Dwight Neff.