2006

Construction on new police building started.

Night vision goggles purchased for patrol.

Online reporting system placed on police website.

E-mail alert system placed on police website

Crime mapping placed on police website.

2005

Citizens of Lafayette vote for new police building

A covert Ford F-150 was purchased for traffic enforcement.

2004

A preliminary survey for a new police department building is conducted

A 2004 Chevy Tahoe is purchased by the department for use as a supervisor vehicle

2003

Automated External Defibrillators, (AED) are deployed in the field

Police Motorcycles re-introduced (Officers John Sellers and James Johnson assigned – 2 Harley Davidson Electra-Glides)

Rank of Lieutenant replaced with Commander (Lieutenants Mark Battersby and Rick Bashor)

2nd tactical position assigned to BCSO SWAT team

Emergency lights and siren added to unmarked Detective and Command vehicles

Thermal Imaging equipment is obtained and used by the department

4 Lafayette officers (1 Commander, 2 Sergeants and 1 Detective) assigned to BCSO SWAT team Crisis Negotiation Unit

2002

^{Paul D. Schultz became Chief of Police}

^{Flag badge is retired and new large oval design is introduced at ceremony honoring heroes lost on 091101}

^{Shotguns re-introduced (12 gauge Remmington model 870) and approved for carry}

^{2nd K9 Unit is formed with Officer Sean Cuney and K9 Bear}

^{Introduction of M26 Taser for carry}

^{Detective Bureau realignment: 1 Sgt, 6 Detectives (crimes against persons, juvenile, property, financial, special & narcotics)}

^{Introduction of the Less Lethal shotgun}

^{Worst child abuse case in Boulder County history investigated: Joseph Dowler was later convicted of murdering his infant son}

^{Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Unit formed with several patrol officers and Evidence Technician Paula Quynn}

^{Detective Scott Robinson and Officer Gardner Mendenhall were trained as certified instructors in homeland defense}

^{1st annual Public Safety Day for Kids was held at Lamont Does Park}

2001

^{The department switched to Tiburon computer system for police reports / record keeping}

^{Lieutenant Brad Weisley served as Interim Chief of Police}

^{The first Lafayette "Citizen Police Academy" is organized.}

2000

^{1st K9 Unit was formed with Officer Bart Stoneking and K9 Vosco}

1999

^{The Police Department moved from the 2nd floor of city hall to the 1st floor that used to be the public library}

^{1st annual Police Awards Banquet was held at VFW}

^{Introduction of patrol rifle (.223 Cal.) for carry}

^{CART team (Critical Accident Reconstruction Team) formed to investigate major traffic accidents / fatalities}

^{Sergeant Rick Bashor became the department’s 1st Detective Sergeant}

1998

^{Detective Bureau formed a Family Crimes Unit with 2 Detectives specializing in domestic violence and child abuse}

^{Detective Scott Emerson became the 1st Lafayette officer assigned to the Boulder County Drug task Force}

1997

^{Officer Gardner Mendenhall became the 1st Lafayette Officer assigned to the BCSO SWAT Team}

1996

^{Navy blue and silver contemporary shoulder patch replaced flag design on uniform after urging from officers}

1992

^{D.A.R.E. program initiated in elementary schools with Officer Wendy Firth}

^{2 separate domestic violence shootings cause critical injuries in one week in January}

^{Bicycle patrol was initiated with Crime Prevention Officer Chuck Andrews and the Explorers Post}

1990

^{Officer Bill Palmer became the department’s 1st DRE (Drug Recognition Expert)}

^{Several officers were injured in a riot at 11990 E South Boulder Rd that required assistance from other metro agencies}

1987

^{Leo Carillo became Chief of Police}

^{Distinctive navy blue and silver paint job adopted for patrol vehicles}

^{Shotguns no longer approved for carry}

1985

^{The Police Department moved from 201 W. Simpson St. to the new City Hall Building, 1290 S. Public Rd.}

1977

^{Unique American Flag shoulder patch is introduced for patrol uniforms}

^{Officer Betty Friese became the 1st full-time Evidence Technician}

^{Sergeant John DeVico became the department’s 1st Lieutenant}

1976

^{Larry Stallcup became Chief of Police}

1975

^{Traditional Guardian style badge is retired and unique American Flag badge is introduced}

^{Phil Battany of the BCSO served as Interim Chief of Police}

1974

^{Daniel Wheeler became Chief of Police}

1971

^{Jim Burns became Chief of Police}

1968

^{Roy Chambers became Chief of Police}

1966

^{Vernon Story became Chief of Police}

1964

^{Floyd Whipple became Chief of Police}

1950’s

^{Lenny Metz, Barney McWilliams, Ken Kissinger, Robert Lawley, and Mike Anderson served as Town Marshalls}

1940’s

^{Bill Gallagher and Tony Guanella served as Town Marshalls}

1932

^{Harry Flint became Town Marshall and 1st motorcycle officer (once wrote 71 traffic citations on one day in June, 1932)}

1920’s

^{Henry Mathias served as Town Marshall}

1896

^{George Stobs served as Town Marshall}