The Fowler Police Department (FPD) is the law enforcement agency of the town of Fowler, Colorado. Formed soon after the incorporation of the town in 1901, the police department originally consisted of a single night watchman or town marshal. List of Fowler Police Chiefs Joseph Coleman, 1966–1976 Al Zumwal, 1976–1979 Curtis "Curly" Hawkins, 1979–1987 James Prater, 1987 Joseph McGuire, 1987 Jerry Thomas, 1988–1989 Gilbert Ladrini, 1989–1991 Floyd Rogers, 1991–1997 Gary Caponera, 1997–1998 A. Jim Lively, 1998 Mark Geist, 1998–2001 Ryan Gates, 2001–2007 Henry Borrego, 2007–2009 Tony Webb, 2010-2011 Organization Though originally consisting of only one paid member, the department currently (as of 2008) employs a full-time chief, two full-time officers, and two part-time officers. A volunteer reserve division with an authorized strength of ten officers exists within the department and is typically managed by a reserve captain. Patrol Units A wide range of patrol vehicles have been utilized by the department. In recent years, Ford Crown Victoria's and Chevrolet Caprice's comprised the bulk of the department's fleet. A Chevrolet Tahoe was recently added and at one time a Chevrolet Camaro was utilized. The paint schemes of the vehicles have varied over the years. Older photos indicate the first vehicles were painted white and displayed a badge decal on the door. For many years afterwards, the fleet was silver with various decal stripes and/or lettering. In early 2008 the entire fleet was repainted in a new two-tone black and white scheme. Uniforms The uniform of the Fowler Police Department has varied throughout the years. Early uniforms were a mixture of light blue and brown. The uniform later evolved to darker colors including navy blue and black. Shoulder patches (alternately worn and discarded throughout the department's history) typically displayed a version of the town's logo. The current department badge has been in use since 1997. It is a typical oval design but unique in that sections of the badge have been cut out and removed. National Media Coverage The department has been the focus of several interviews and media coverages during the later part of its history. During the early 1990s, the department was mentioned in national media regarding allegations it was operating a speed trap on US Highway 50. The department was again mentioned in May 2002, when Chief Ryan Gates conducted a traffic stop on Luke Helder, the "Midwest Pipe Bomber". Two law enforcement officers from other states had previously