Today we have a few important updates from our Campus Safety Team as we continue working to create a welcoming, supportive, and responsive environment for everyone here at Shoreline.
A New Name: Campus Safety
You may have already noticed the first change. The Safety and Security department is now known as Campus Safety. This is a name that many colleges are also implementing, and the update better reflects a people-centered approach focused not just on security, but on care, visibility, and connection across campus.
Staffing Updates
We’re also pleased to share some updates to our Campus Safety team:
Have you met Bret yet?
Bret joined Shoreline College earlier this year as Director of Campus Safety, bringing a strong background in emergency preparedness and a deep commitment to supporting campus communities. Most recently, he served as the Assistant Director of Emergency Preparedness, Health & Safety at Edmonds College, where he helped ensure campus readiness, responded to calls for service, and supported the safety and well-being of students, employees, and visitors.
Bret is originally from Snohomish and graduated from Snohomish High School in 2003. Following graduation, he served on active duty in the United States Coast Guard for 10 years, with duty stations across the Great Lakes in Michigan, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the Oregon Coast.
After his honorable discharge, Bret pursued his education using his Post-9/11 GI Bill, enrolling at Edmonds College in 2017. He went on to earn both an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) and a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS). During this time, he was appointed VA Program Manager at the Veterans Resource Center, where he supported veterans and their dependents in achieving their educational goals and navigating VA education benefits.
Bret later returned to serve as Assistant Director of Emergency Preparedness, Health & Safety at Edmonds College, where his work focused on emergency planning, accident and injury prevention and response, fire and life safety, and broader campus safety and security operations.
In his free time, Bret enjoys spending time with his two cats, watching sporting events, and falling asleep to true crime shows in the background.
Campus Safety Team
- Bret Crawford – Campus Safety Director*
- Emiliano Gamboa – Campus Safety Lieutenant
- Mary Lou Ames – Program Specialist 3
- Officers:
- Tom Dewey*
- Ethan Kasberg*
- Michael Erga
- Han Nguyen*
- Nathan Torrez
- Christopher Vaughn
- Roger White*
- Shawn Wilkerson
- Shuttle Bus Drivers:
- Dennis ‘Butch’ Carlson
- Puddu ‘Junior’ Dawes,
- Gyanendra Muni ‘Mr. Muni’ or ‘Muni’,
*Denotes a new employee
This team is here to support students, employees, and visitors every day, and we encourage you to say hello when you see them around campus.
New Uniforms
Starting this month, you may also notice our team in new uniforms. These updates include our new Shoreline branding, better quality materials that will last longer, and a look that helps distinguish our team from other groups that frequent campus. The goal is simple: to make Campus Safety more visible, approachable, and recognizable to our community.
We’re grateful for the work this team does every day to support our campus. As always, if you have questions or would like to learn more about Campus Safety services, please don’t hesitate to reach out at campus.safety@shoreline.edu
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