Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Michael Fowler (at the podium) was this year’s recipient of the New York State Sheriffs’ Institute Carl Draxler Award. Named in honor of the late Chemung County Sheriff Carl Draxler, Chief Fowler embodies the characteristics deserving of this award: exceptional career achievement, selfless public service, and conscientious devotion to duty.
Throughout his 31-year career, Chief Deputy Fowler distinguished himself as a highly capable, disciplined, and community-focused law enforcement professional. As he was promoted through the ranks, he consistently demonstrated not only technical proficiency and tactical soundness but also an ability to lead people with clarity, calm, and purpose.
One of Chief Fowler’s most significant career achievements was the recent creation and development of the Regional Investigative Operations Center (RIOC)…