PRECINCT CAPTAIN Steve Paulsen
Captain Steven Paulsen began his career with the Seattle Police Department in 1985. He has worked in all precincts as a police officer. In 1990, he was named “North Precinct Officer of the Year”. He also served as a detective in the Narcotics Section prior to being promoted to sergeant in 1991. As sergeant, he served at the South Precinct Patrol and Anti-Crime Team as well as in Traffic. In 1994, Captain Paulsen was recruited to assist in the formation of the Special Deployment Unit (now Homeland Security).
In 1996, Captain Paulsen was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant where he had the pleasure of serving the West and North Precincts, a second tour in the Special Deployment Unit, Parking Enforcement Unit, Motorcycle Unit and the Southwest Precinct.
Captain Paulsen was born and raised in Seattle and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Seattle Pacific University. Captain Paulsen has also completed several advanced studies inleadership/management during his career with the Seattle Police Department.
