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While statistically senior citizens are at a lower risk of being victimized by crime than younger people, there are certain crimes that target older people disproportionately. Some studies have found that over half of all fraud victims are seniors.

Currently, the three most frequent crimes in Shoreline are all non-violent crimes against property: residential burglaries, car prowls and mail theft.

Shoreline Police are steadfast in their commitment to prevent crime, but they can’t do it alone. Crime prevention is a community effort.

The Shoreline Police Department is committed to ensuring student safety, dedicating a school resource officer to our high schools and ensuring we are prepared for emergency situations in schools.

The City’s domestic violence response services are designed to assist victims and their children and to hold offenders accountable for their actions. This is accomplished through a partnership among the Shoreline Police, Prosecutor, Domestic Violence Victim Coordinator and community-based agencies.

On January 22, Shoreline Police Officers were recognized by the King County Council for using their patrol car equipped Automatic Electronic Defibrillator to save the life of a Home Depot employee.