Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Commander Fountain began his law enforcement career with the City of Englewood Police Department in 1985 and began serving as a Denver police officer in 1991.
In his 27 years with the department, Commander Fountain has served throughout the city and in numerous leadership roles; including Commander of the Operations Support Division and the Investigative Support Division; Lieutenant in the Intelligence Bureau, Gang Bureau, District Four, Internal Affairs Division and in the Office of the Chief of Police. He has also served in the Robbery Unit, Domestic Violence Unit, Vice/Narcotics, the Front Range Task Force, Assaults and Auto Theft.