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 

Shoreline Fire Department & partner agencies will be on campus training at buildings 2300 and 800 from 04/13 through 04/17. There will be multiple fire engines and apparatus on campus during these times.

With both of these buildings being demolished in the near future, this presents an opportunity for emergency responders to practice “real life” scenarios.

You may see firefighters on the roofs practicing vertical venting (cutting holes in the roof), rappelling from elevated surfaces, and also using simulated smoke (fog machine) to resemble low visibility conditions. They will not actually be setting anything on fire. 

 If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Shoreline College Safety & Security.

Just a friendly reminder that the parking permit grace period for Spring Quarter 2026 is ending on Sunday, April 12th.

Parking permits will be required on campus starting Monday, April 13th. 

Citations for lack of permit will begin on Monday, 4/13. Visitor lot violations, ADA violations, parking in multiple stalls, parking in assigned spots/lots, and other illegal and hazardous violations will still be cited.

Students: To purchase your student parking permit, please see cashiering (5200). Student permits are $45 plus tax and student housing permits are $90 plus tax.

Staff/faculty: Permits are available at Campus Safety (5102), please feel free to reach out to Safety & Security with any questions.

Any visitors to campus are welcome to use the pay stations, located at: Main Gate (in front of Bldg 7000), East Gate, and West Gate.

The visitor lot is strictly for visitors only.

Thanks all and have a great Spring quarter!

King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) SWAT will be conducting training at Building 800 on 04/08 & 04/09 between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.  

This is a great opportunity for KCSO to demonstrate proficiency in practical skills and tactics without having to worry about damaging the building itself. As many of you are aware, with the completion of the Bracken 8000 building, Building 800 is now scheduled to be demolished in the near future.  

During these days you may notice officers in dark green uniforms, marked/unmarked police vehicles, and may hear loud noises throughout the day. KCSO will also be deploying signage on the perimeter of the area as well as safety observers.  

The flyer below from KCSO describes the training more in depth as well as a point of contact from the Sheriff’s Office.  

If you have any questions, you can contact Shoreline College Safety & Security at safetyandsecurity@shoreline.edu

The grace period for students to purchase parking permits ends on Sunday, 4/12. Citations for lack of permit will begin on Monday, 4/13.

During the grace period, visitor lot violations, ADA violations, parking in multiple stalls, parking in assigned spots/lots, and other illegal and hazardous violations will still be cited.

Beginning Monday, April 13th, 2026, permits are required to park on campus weekdays during the quarter, Monday – Friday from 6:00am – 4:00pm, excluding holidays.

Students can purchase parking permits in Student Finance (aka Cashiers), located on the second Floor of Bldg. 5000 (FOSS). When purchasing their permit, students will need to provide their vehicle make, model, and license plate number.

Please contact Safety & Security if you have any questions.