Tara Tuttle
Dallas Police Department
DALLAS,TX
1
Certification
22
years of professional experience
Accomplished technology and operations leader with more than 20 years of progressive experience managing complex public safety technology programs, surveillance operations, strategic projects, and vendor partnerships within one of the nation's largest metropolitan police departments. Recognized for leading technology implementations, evaluating emerging solutions, managing procurement initiatives, supporting grant-funded projects, developing operational procedures, and collaborating with executive leadership to improve organizational effectiveness. Proven ability to bridge operational needs with innovative technology while building trusted relationships with vendors, stakeholders, and end users. Seeking to leverage extensive program management, technical expertise, and leadership experience in public safety technology, private security, technology sales, or operations management.
Work History
Program Manager - Operational Technology Official Title: Senior Corporal
15 Years 7 Months- Provide strategic leadership for one of the nation's largest operational technology and mobile surveillance programs, supporting investigative operations across the Dallas Police Department through technology deployment, fleet management, vendor coordination, and operational planning.
- Direct daily operations of the department's covert surveillance vehicle program consisting of more than 32 technology-equipped investigative vehicles.
- Manage operation, readiness and lifecycle support for more than 250 GPS tracking devices, surveillance assets, and specialized investigative technologies.
- Lead technology implementation projects from planning through deployment while coordinating internal stakeholders and external vendors.
- Evaluate new surveillance technologies through operational testing and provide recommendations to executive leadership regarding adoption and implementation.
- Participate in Request for Proposal (RFP) development, procurement planning, vendor evaluations, and contract support for surveillance technologies.
- Supported grant-funded technology initiatives by identifying operational requirements and facilitating implementation.
- Revised Standard Operating Procedures for operational technology equipment and workflows to enhance efficiency and compliance.
- Manage vendor relationships with technology manufacturers and service providers, ensuring timely equipment deployment, maintenance, and support.
- Coordinate installation, maintenance scheduling, repairs, upgrades, and replacement of surveillance equipment and fleet assets.
- Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain surveillance systems, mobile DVRs, GPS tracking platforms, and related investigative technologies.
- Develop operational reports, inventory tracking systems, and analytical spreadsheets supporting executive decision-making.
- Provided technical instruction to officers, recruits, investigators, and external law enforcement agencies on surveillance technology and tracking systems.
- Collaborate with investigative units, tactical teams, and executive leadership on high-profile surveillance operations.
- Selected Accomplishments
Police Officer
6 Years- Advanced through patrol assignments, developing investigative expertise and instructing police vehicle operations and reality-based training.
- Achieved top rank in recruit class for academics, physical fitness, and overall performance.
- Notable Achievement
Sergeant - Criminal Investigations Unit
1 Year- Successfully participated in apprehension of a Texas 10 Most Wanted fugitive.
- Managed investigative case files and intelligence resources to support successful case resolutions.
- Coordinated multi-agency investigations to enhance collaboration and share critical intelligence.
- Managed investigative case files and intelligence resources.
- Developed investigative strategies and operational plans that improved effectiveness of case execution.
- Highlighted significant achievements in investigations and operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Skills
Technology Deployment
Technology Evaluation
Surveillance Technology
GPS Tracking Systems
Mobile Surveillance Systems
Tracking Solutions
Asset management
Vendor Management
Contract support
Strategic Procurement
Program Management
Project Management
Operations Leadership
Process Improvement
Certification
Earned Master Peace Officer certification
Executive highlights
- Directed one of the nation's largest mobile surveillance technology programs supporting a major metropolitan police department.
- Managed deployment, maintenance, and lifecycle support for 32+ covert surveillance vehicles.
- Oversaw inventory and operational readiness for 250+ GPS tracking devices and surveillance assets.
- Led evaluation and field testing of emerging surveillance technologies while presenting recommendations to command staff.
- Participated in Request for Proposal (RFP) development, technology procurement, vendor evaluations, and contract support.
- Assisted with successful grant-funded technology initiatives to expand departmental operational capabilities.
- Authored and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Operational Technology Unit initiatives.
- Managed strategic vendor relationships throughout project implementation and ongoing support.
- Delivered technical instruction to officers, recruits, and outside agencies as a TCOLE Certified Instructor.
Timeline
Program Manager - Operational Technology Official Title: Senior Corporal
Dallas Police Department
01.2011 - CurrentRead More
Sergeant - Criminal Investigations Unit
Texas Attorney General's Office
01.2008 - 01.2009Read More
Police Officer
Dallas Police Department
01.2005 - 01.2011Read More
St. Mary’s University
Bachelor of Arts from Criminal Justice
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