Category: Safety and Security
December 19th, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
Dear Campus Community,
This message is in follow-up to today’s RAVE and email alert regarding police activity on campus this morning.
Incident Summary:
At approximately 10:55 am today, 12/19/23, Shoreline Police located a vehicle on the west side of campus that had been carjacked at gunpoint in Seattle earlier this morning. Believing the vehicle was occupied, Shoreline Police set up a perimeter and attempted to make contact with possible occupants.
Out of an abundance of caution, the College moved to lockdown the Parent Child Center and to evacuate the buildings on the west side of campus. This decision was made based on the limited impact area contained by the perimeter set up by Shoreline police.
Shoreline Police ultimately determined that the carjack suspects were not in the vehicle or area and gave the all-clear for Shoreline to resume normal operations. Shoreline Police then remained on-scene until Seattle Police was able to arrive and process/remove the stolen vehicle.
Due to the excellent relationship between the College and Shoreline Police, the College was able to quickly establish communication and obtain information/updates as they became available.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Campus Security Officers Karl Hicks and Chris Ward, Maintenance Technicians Tom Harvey and Norm McLain, ED of Communications & Marketing Cat Chiappa, and VP-I Lucas Rucks for their assistance during the incident.
Related to today’s incident, and the ongoing safety needs of the campus, please be aware that a new locking mechanism is scheduled for installation for classrooms in 1100, 1300, 1500, and 1800. Additional safety solutions are also being researched and devised for doors with different locking mechanisms. This new safety feature will allow spaces that require a ‘hex key’ to lock the ability to lockdown in active threat situations. All parts required for the installation are on campus and installation has already begun and will be completed by the first day of Winter Quarter ’24.
Campus Resources
If you did not receive a RAVE alert and/or would like to update your information or create an account, click this link
https://www.getrave.com/login/shoreline. Staff and students are automatically enrolled via their school email address, which is also their RAVE username.
Employees may access services and support at any time through the Employee Assistance Program at 877-313-4455.
Students may access the following services:
• If you are experiencing distress related to this, please reach out to the Counseling Center for support. Member(s) of our Counseling Center staff will be on-hand for class today at 1:00 pm.
• In addition, for emergency counseling, referral, or assistance 24-hours/day and 7-days/week, please call:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 800-273-8255
- King County: Crisis Connections (Crisis Line) | 866-427-4747
- Snohomish County: Volunteers of America Care Crisis Response Services (Crisis Line) | 800-584-3578
- Lifeline Crisis Chat: Go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
- Crisis Text Line: Text 741741
- 911 (for immediate health-related emergencies)
For those with additional questions, comments, or feedback, please contact Safety & Security at safetyandsecurity@shoreline.edu.
Respectfully,
Acting-Director of Safety & Security
Greg Cranson
Posted in Safety and Security
October 16th, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
Dear Students,
This morning we have been experiencing some challenges with our on-campus internet. This is due to an external issue with connectivity to the outside of campus.
As of right now, our on-campus internet connection is restored, but within the next hour it may go down for another 20-30 minutes due to continued testing.
Classes on campus are running as per usual today and campus is open.
We will deliver additional updates as needed once more information becomes available.
Thank you for your patience.
Sincerely,
Cat Chiappa
Executive Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing
Posted in Announcements, Safety and Security
October 12th, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
Dear Campus Community,
On Friday, October 13th, from 8:00am – 2:00pm, Shoreline Police and Shoreline Community College will be hosting a catalytic converter tagging event. Current students, faculty, and staff of Shoreline Community College can bring one (1) vehicle on a first come first serve basis. You will drop your vehicle off at the check-in tent where your campus affiliation will be verified, a member of our automotive program will retrieve your vehicle to etch the last 6-8 digits of your VIN on the catalytic converter before spraying it with a special brightly colored paint. The etching of the VIN will help police track the owner of the converter should it be stolen and recovered, and both the paint and the etching are a deterrent to thieves as it would make the converter much more difficult to sell.
The parking lot south of Bldg. 2000 will be cordoned off and the only vehicle access allowed will be those taking part in the event, you must enter from the south lot entrance. There will also be Shoreline Police on-site throughout the event who would love to interact with members of the community.
While this event is also open to City of Shoreline residents, Shoreline Police handled registration of non-campus community members and the registration quickly filled up. Passenger vehicles only (no box trucks, RVs, high-end sports cars, etc.). No installation of protective shield. Wait times may vary.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at gcranson@shoreline.edu
Respectfully,
Gregory Cranson
Posted in Announcements, Events, Safety and Security
October 4th, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
Dear Campus Community,
On Thursday, October 5th, the College will be having an all-campus fire evacuation drill. During the drill, all students, staff, faculty, and visitors are required to evacuate from all campus buildings and assemble in the designated evacuation areas. The alarms will activate to begin the drill. Campus Security personnel and Building Marshals will assist at evacuation points and provide directional information. Participation is mandatory if you are on campus.
- The evacuation locations are designated by a white sign with red lettering entitled “Emergency Evacuation Point” (reference attached photo) along the perimeter of campus.
- Individuals exiting campus should proceed to the evacuation site closest to their location (map attached, sites marked by blue star).
- Everyone must immediately evacuate, in a calm and controlled manner.
- Do not attempt to re-enter buildings until authorized to do so Campus Security personnel or a Building Marshal.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Safety & Security Director Greg Cranson at gcranson@shoreline.edu
Respectfully,
Gregory Cranson
Director │ Department of Safety & Security
Posted in Announcements, Safety and Security, Student Communications
September 29th, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
Welcome back to campus! As we work our way through the first week of the quarter, I wanted to take this opportunity to provide some tips from the Department of Safety & Security.
Parking
Permits are required to park on campus for all days each quarter, Monday-Friday from 6:00am-4:00pm, excluding weekends and holidays. Citations with fines are issued for ADA violations, PCC parking violations, Visitor Lot violations, and other illegal/hazardous (fire lane, blocking roadway, not parked in a parking stall, etc.).
Students can purchase parking permits in Student Finance (aka Cashiers). Part-Time employment requests can be sent in by department office. Full-Time employee permit requests must be verified by Dean, Director, etc. Daily permits are also available for purchase at pay stations located at the East Gate, West Gate, in front of Bldg. 7000, in the parking lot west of Bldg. 1600, and on the walkway between Bldg. 2900 and 3000.
Campus Security
We have a uniformed Campus Security Officer on campus and on-duty 24/7/365. Our personnel are trained and equipped to respond to a vast variety of calls that include, but are not limited to, basic first aid, medical emergencies, security emergencies, and calls for assistance.
To reach our team during business hours, call 206-546-4633, or visit the Safety & Security Office in the Foss Building, Room 5102.
After hours or if the office does not answer, the on-duty Campus Security Officer can be reached at 206-235-5860
Courtesy Services
Our department provides vehicle lockout assistance, vehicle jumpstarts, security escorts, and more!
Lost & Found
The official campus Lost & Found is located in the Safety & Security Office, Room 5102. We hold onto items for 3-6 months before disposing of them.
Annual Security and Fire Report (CLERY)
The Annual Security and Fire Report will be available, beginning October 1st, 2023 at https://www.shoreline.edu/safetyandsecurity/logs/default.aspx. For those that would like a physical copy, physical copies are available upon request at the Safety & Security Office in Room 5102, Building 5000 (FOSS).
Upcoming Events
- Thursday, 10/05, All-Campus Fire Evacuation Drill
- Saturday and Sunday, 10/07 and 10/08, Shoreline Police Training in Bldg. 2800 (not open to public)
- Friday, 10/13, Catalytic Converter Marking Event w/Shoreline Police
- Saturday, 10/21, Gun Buyback Event w/Shoreline Police, Kenmore Police, and King County Sheriff’s Office
Tips
Here are a few tips that can help you in having a wonderful experience here at Shoreline:
- STOP! If you haven’t already, save the after-hours Campus Security number in your phone now! 206-235-5860.
- Park in high traffic and well-lit areas.
- Remove all valuables from your vehicle and remove items from view.
- Even if a bag only has dirty gym clothes in it, a prowler may break in hoping it contains valuables.
- If you observe a suspicious person or vehicle on campus, call security.
- Always keep your phone and photo ID on your person in the event that you need to contact assistance.
- If you witness or observe concerning behavior or posts on social media, report it to Campus Security by calling the office or after-hours number.
- PLEASE NOTE: Do not report injuries, criminal activity, or request immediate assistance via email, as email is only monitored sporadically during office hours.
For questions, please come to the Safety & Security Office (5102), call us at: (206) 546-4633 or email: safetyandsecurity@shoreline.edu
Respectfully,
Your Department of Safety & Security
Posted in Announcements, Safety and Security, Student Communications
September 12th, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
Dear Campus Community,
As we approach Fall Quarter, I wanted to take this opportunity to offer a few reminders:
- NO PERMITS REQUIRED BETWEEN QUARTERS. While Visitor Parking, Parent Child Center Parking, ADA Parking, illegal, and hazardous illegal parking is ALWAYS enforced, permits to park on campus are not required between quarters.
- PARKING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED BEGINNING SEPT 27TH.
- STAFF CAN GET THEIR PARKING PERMITS FROM SAFETY & SECURITY (RM 5102) AND STUDENTS CAN PURCHASE THEIR PERMITS FROM CASHIERING (2ND FLOOR OF BLDG. 5000, FOSS). Part-Staff must have their division or department lead email authorization for a permit to safetyandsecurity@shoreline.edu PRIOR to the staff member coming to retrieve it. Full-Time staff must have approval from Dean or Director.
- CITATIONS HAVE A 5-DAY APPEAL WINDOW. If you find a parking citation on your window and you would like to appeal it, you have five days to turn in a completed appeal form, copy of the citation, and copy of your photo ID. Appeal outcomes can range result in citation dismissal, a warning in lieu of the monetary fine, a reduced monetary fine amount, or the full monetary fine may still be required to be paid.
- ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING. The time of charging allowed on campus is 3 hours of electric vehicle charging on campus per day. Going over the limit of 3 hours per day may result in a parking citation; multiple citations for the same violation may result in being referred to student conduct or human resources.
For questions, please come to the Safety & Security Office (5102), call us at: (206) 546-4633 or email: safetyandsecurity@shoreline.edu
Respectfully,
Your Department of Safety & Security
Posted in Announcements, Safety and Security
September 6th, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM the Office of Technology Support Services:
Dear Campus Community,
We have received a notification from the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) regarding an ongoing phishing campaign. This campaign uses a QR code which is intended to lure an individual into using their mobile device to scan and navigate to a malicious URL. We wanted to bring this to everyone’s attention to be aware of this ongoing scam attempt. If you receive any email resembling the example below (emails may have small differences), please DO NOT scan the QR code and delete the email immediately.
Thank you,
Jason Brandon- Executive Director of Technology Support Services
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
Sender: AUTHENTICATION NOTIFICATION <noreply@correosprepago.es>
Subject: Final Warning: Authentication Support for [Agency Name]
QR Code: Contains multiple different URLs
Example Email:
Posted in Announcements, Safety and Security
August 16th, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
Cybersecurity Advisory
Update August 16, 2023
Shoreline Community College continues to hold the safety and security of students, staff, and faculty as a top priority. As such we would like to provide an update to the data breach involving the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) and the MOVEit Transfer tool. As of August 16, 2023 we were informed by the NSC that the only data that was compromised were student names, and nothing else. There was no compromise to any sort of Personal Identifiable Information (PII) for any student files associated with Shoreline Community College, nor was there any breach of information associated with any student names regarding programs of study.
We consider this situation to be resolved, given the outcome and data provided by the National Student Clearinghouse, and remain steadfast in our commitment to the safety of our students, staff, and faculty.
Original Message July 27, 2023
Shoreline Community College (SCC) has received notice from two of our third-party vendors, the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) and the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA), that a cybersecurity incident involving a third-party software tool (MOVEit) may have exposed personally identifiable information of current and prior students and employees.
The MOVEit Transfer tool is a widely used filesharing application used by many businesses, organizations, and higher education institutions worldwide. Many of these organizations could be impacted by this event. It is important to note that SCC does not use the MOVEit software, though these third-party service providers do.
Shoreline Community College shares student enrollment data with the NSC. Some of the data shared with the Clearinghouse includes personally identifiable information. At this time, we do not know the extent of the data security breach. However, we continue to keep in contact with NSC and TIAA to monitor the situation and will immediately notify the individuals who have been impacted to the best of our ability. The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges has advised us that ctcLink has not been affected, as this incident is localized to the third-party vendors. We also know that this is unrelated to the previous ransomware incident Shoreline Community College experienced at the end of March.
National Student Clearinghouse
The National Student Clearinghouse is a nonprofit organization that provides educational reporting, data exchange, and verification services to more than 3,600 colleges and universities nationwide. SCC works with the clearinghouse for a variety of purposes including enrollment and degree verification services and student loan reporting requirements. Data provided to the National Student Clearinghouse includes personally identifiable information and education records. The National Student Clearinghouse has posted details about this incident on its website.
TIAA
TIAA is a financial organization that offers investment and insurance services to employees working in the academic, research, medical, governmental, and cultural fields. SCC provides names, addresses, dates of birth, and social security numbers for those employees who choose to participate in TIAA services. Further inquiry can also be directed to: TIAA’s National Contact Center 800-842-2252. TIAA’s Security Center at https://www.tiaa.org/public/support/security-center
What Does This Mean for You?
The safety and security of our students, staff, and faculty is our top priority, and we remain committed to thoroughly assessing any potential impacts. This cyber breach did not impact Shoreline Community College’s network or internal systems.
If you have been affected by this breach, we will contact you in the coming weeks as soon as we obtain specific details from the NSC as to who was affected and what information was accessed.
Posted in Announcements, Safety and Security
August 15th, 2023 by pio@shoreline.edu
Dear Campus Community,
Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 16th, from 9:00am-11:00am, the automotive department will be deploying airbags in the track & field area. They expect to have one loud boom every 15 minutes during this period. The airbags must be deployed prior to being disposed. Please do not call 911. If you have any questions, please contact Campus Security at 206-546-4633.
Respectfully,
Gregory Cranson
Director of Safety & Security
Posted in Announcements, Safety and Security
August 15th, 2023 by pio@shoreline.edu
Dear Campus Community,
Early this morning, 08/15/2023, Campus Security was alerted by Shoreline Police that a suspect was in possession of stolen keys to Bldg. 7000 Campus Living was considered armed and dangerous, and possibly headed to campus. As Campus Security arrived at Bldg. 7000 Campus Living, they received a call stating that the caller believed the suspect was in the building. The suspect was then seen exiting the building and leaving campus. Campus Security immediately notified Shoreline Police who responded. Campus Security then set up and maintained constant observation of Bldg. 7000 Campus Living to ensure that the suspect did not attempt to return.
A short time later, Shoreline Police updated Campus Security, stating that the suspect was believed to be in the vicinity of N 160th Street and Aurora Avenue N and that a search was underway. Campus Security maintained their position around Bldg. 7000 Campus Living until Shoreline Police stated that the suspect was confirmed to have fled the city. Shoreline Police also confirmed that the keys to Bldg. 7000 Campus Living had been recovered and returned to the owner. Out of an abundance of caution, Campus Security maintained a constant presence at Bldg. 7000 Campus Living until 5:00 AM.
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Campus Security for their prompt response to this incident, and their continued dedication to protecting and serving our campus.
CAMPUS RESOURCES
Employees may access services and support at any time through the Employee Assistance Program at 877-313-4455.
Students may access the following services:
- If you are experiencing distress related to this incident, please reach out to the Counseling Center for support. Member(s) of our Counseling Center staff will be on-hand for class today at 1:00 pm.
- In addition, for emergency counseling, referral, or assistance 24-hours/day and 7-days/week, please call:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 800-273-8255
- King County: Crisis Connections (Crisis Line) | 866-427-4747
- Snohomish County: Volunteers of America Care Crisis Response Services (Crisis Line) | 800-584-3578
- Lifeline Crisis Chat: Go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
- Crisis Text Line: Text 741741
- 911 (for immediate health-related emergencies)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES
The National Domestic Violence Hotline: call, chat, or text 24 hours every day, 800-799-7233 or 800-787-3224 (TTY)
Teen Dating Violence Hotline: call, chat, or text 24 hours every day, 866-331-9474
The StrongHearts Native Helpline: call or chat 24 hours every day, 844-762-8483
The National Domestic Violence Hotline Deaf Services: call 24 hours every day 855-812-1001 (videophone) or 800-787-3224 (TTY), and live chat 24 hours everyday
King/Snohomish/Pierce County Deaf Hotline: call 24 hours every day, 206-812-1001 (videophone)
King County Domestic Violence Hotline: call or chat 24 hours every day 206-737-0242 or 877-737-0242
Thank you,
Gregory Cranson
Department of Safety and Security
Posted in Announcements, Safety and Security
