Kathleen O'Toole

Kathleen O'Toole
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)

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.

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]