Kathleen O'Toole
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Kathleen M. O'Toole (née Horton; born May 9, 1954)[1] is an American law enforcement officer who served as Chief of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) from June 23, 2014, to January 4, 2018. She was previously the first female commissioner of the Boston Police Department, when appointed by Mayor of Boston Thomas M. Menino in February 2004.
Kathleen O'Toole | |
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![]() O'Toole in 2020 | |
Chief of the Seattle Police Department | |
In office June 23, 2014 – January 4, 2018 | |
Preceded by | John Diaz Harry Bailey (acting) |
Succeeded by | Carmen Best |
Chief Inspector of the Garda Inspectorate | |
In office 2006–2012 | |
Commissioner of the Boston Police Department | |
In office February 19, 2004 – May 31, 2006 | |
Preceded by | Paul F. Evans James Hussey (acting) |
Succeeded by | Ed Davis Al Goslin (acting) |
Massachusetts Secretary of Public Safety | |
In office 1994–1998 | |
Governor | Bill Weld |
Succeeded by | Jane Perlov |
Lieutenant Colonel of the Massachusetts State Police | |
In office 1992–1994 | |
Head of the Metropolitan District Commission Police | |
In office 1990–1991 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Kathleen Horton (1954-05-09) May 9, 1954 (age 70) Pittsfield, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Spouse | Daniel O'Toole |
Children | Meghan |
Alma mater | Boston College (BA) New England Law Boston (JD) Trinity College Dublin (PhD) |
On May 9, 2006, her 52nd birthday, O'Toole officially announced that she was leaving the Boston Police Department to move to Ireland. She was the first Chief Inspector of the Garda Inspectorate, established to ensure that Garda Síochána operates effectively and efficiently. The Inspectorate reports directly to Ireland's Minister for Justice and Equality. She then returned to the U.S. and took her position in Seattle. O'Toole also sits on the bipartisan advisory board of States United Democracy Center.[2]