South Precinct

Captain Heidi Tuttle is a 28-year veteran of the Seattle Police Department who has built her career on advancing community trust, leadership development, and innovative policing strategies.  She has previously held key leadership positions across the department , including Operations Lieutenant, Watch Commander, and City-wide Community Outreach during her time in the Collaborative Policing Bureau.

Captain Tuttle has been recognized for her ability to strengthen community-police relationships through inclusive policing practices, program development, and restorative approaches.  She has extensive leadership training, having completed programs at the University of Washington, Northwestern University, and the Senior Management Institute for Policing, among others.

A dedicated mentor and advocate for officer wellness and morale, she serves as a Peer Support member and President of the Seattle Police Women’s Alliance.  Her community service extends beyond the department with past board roles at the Boys and Girls Club of King County, and Rainier Valley’s, A Better Safe Place for Youth (ABSPY).

Captain Tuttle is committed to leaving the profession of policing better than she found it, through integrity, innovation, and a steadfast belief in the value of people and community partnerships.