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Chief Shawn Ledford
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Thank you for taking the time to visit the Shoreline Police web-page.
There are 52 full-time employees assigned to the Shoreline Police Department. A majority of the officers are in the patrol division; additionally, we have a traffic unit, burglary-larceny detectives, special emphasis team (undercover) detectives, school resource officer, community services officer, professional support staff, sergeants, a captain and a police chief.
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In 2012, the average response time to emergency calls for service for Shoreline Police was 3.39 minutes; the national standard is five. Our officers know how important it is to be responsive, arrive safely and handle the emergency call in a professional manner.
Shoreline partners with the King County Sheriff's Office for specialized services, homicide/robbery investigations, SWAT, K9, air support, bomb technicians and other services.
The Shoreline Police Department will be making several changes this year, with a focus on crime prevention, identifying and apprehending high impact offenders. Five areas the police will set clear direction and goals are:
- Improved Communication - Develop an e-alert system to send out timely/informative information on public safety concerns.
- Crime Prevention Efforts - Increase the number of block-watch meetings between police and residents to discuss crime trends and prevention efforts.
- Investigative Changes - Re-direct the Special Emphasis Team (SET undercover detectives) to focus on property crimes. Coordinate efforts between SET and burglary/larceny detectives to target high impact repeat offenders.
- Community Policing - More police presence and visibility in the neighborhoods. Focus traffic safety efforts in the neighborhoods and school zones. Work with the parks department on park safety; work with code enforcement on nuisance and quality of life issues within the City.
- School Safety - Increase the number of meetings between police, fire, emergency management and school staff. Continue to fine-tune school safety procedures, protocols for interior/exterior lockdowns. Ensure Shoreline Police officers are properly equipped and trained to handle any school emergency.
I encourage you to start a block watch meeting in your neighborhood and meet a Shoreline officer that patrols your neighborhood and receive crime prevention tips. To start a block watch or get more information you can email Sergeant Steve Sowers steve.sowers@kingcounty.gov or call him at 206-801-2710.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, you can email me at shawn.ledford@kingcounty.gov, or call directly 206-801-1711. I'm proud of the men and women of the Shoreline Police Department who are committed to keeping you and your family safe. It's an honor to serve as your police chief.
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Call 911 FOR EMERGENCIES
& POLICE ASSISTANCE
Shoreline Police Station
1206 N 185th Street
Shoreline, WA 98133
(206) 801-2710
24-Hour Non Emergencies:
Call (206) 296-3311
(May also call 911 and say "non emergency")
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Police News
Meet the Chief presentation (pdf)
Residents met Police Chief Shawn Ledford at a community open house on June 12, 2012. Chief Ledford addressed community concerns about crime and highlighted community crime prevention programs.
Police Services Reports
These annual reports present City of Shoreline crime statistics on a quarterly and yearly basis. The reports document the City's changing crime trends, community concerns and policing needs, as well as how the Shoreline Police Department addresses those needs.
Crime Maps Available to Download
Shoreline Police provide monthly crime maps indicating the most common property crimes in Shoreline. Crime Maps are available on this Web site. A link to CrimeReports is also provided.
Laptop Theft in Shoreline
Students, parents, police and teachers are the key to stopping laptop theft at schools. Click the headline to read about how you can help to prevent this theft.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers help staff Shoreline Police Neighborhood Centers.
Auto Theft Prevention
Police Neighborhood Centers
The Eastside and the Westside Shoreline Police Neighborhood Centers offer a wide variety of services to the community. Click on the link below for more information on the services available. The police centers are staffed by volunteers whose goal is to help citizens access city and police services and provide crime prevention resources.
Westside Neighborhood Center
624 NW Richmond Beach Rd.
Shoreline, WA 98177
(206) 546-3636
Monday-Friday
*9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m |
Eastside Neighborhood Center
521 NE 165 St.
Shoreline, WA 98177
(206) 363-8424
Monday-Friday
*9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
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Hours vary depending on volunteer availability.
Neighborhood Center Program Information
Community Policing
To promote the Shoreline Police Department's philosophy of community policing, both a Police Officer and Community Services Officer work with residents, businesses and schools to solve problems affecting the community. Neighborhood Police Centers are staffed by volunteers.
Patch Trading
Due to budget constraints, we are not able to trade or donate patches.
Additional Contact Information
Abandoned Vehicle Line -
Shoreline Customer Response Team (206) 801-2700
King County Animal Control - (206) 296-7387
Communication Center/Non Emergency - (206) 296-3311
Records Unit - (206) 296-4190
Shoreline Courthouse (King County District Court)
18050 Meridian Avenue N.
Shoreline WA 98133
(206) 205-9200
Shoreline Prosecuting Attorney
18050 Meridian Avenue N.
Shoreline WA 98133
(206) 205-5684
Shoreline Fire Department
(206) 533-6500