CARSON -- A number of former Cal State Dominguez Hills student-athletes have turned in one uniform for another, currently finding themselves in the middle of today's fight against COVID-19.  

GoToros.com salutes these alums, and will recognize their heroic efforts on the front line as the pandemic continues to alter the way we go about our daily activities.

This profile in courage features Bret Gleason, a 5-year member of the Toros golf team who currently serves as a Police Officer for the Westminster Police Department after graduating from CSUDH in 2016 with a degree in Criminal Justice, and a minor in Sociology.

A true scholar-athlete, Bret was named the CSUDH Male Dr. Hal Charnofsky Scholar-Athlete of the Year as a senior, awarded to the male student-athlete with the highest grade point average.

Thank you, Bret, for your commitment and dedication to serve.
 

Vitals	Hometown	Edwards Air Force Base
	Sport (Years)	Golf (2011-16)
	CSUDH Graduation	2016 in Criminal Justice (Minor - Sociology)
	Postgraduate Graduation	2017 from the Police Academy
	Current Profession	Police Officer, Westminster PD

How I'm helping:
"I currently work on patrol at the Westminster PD where we are helping and protecting citizens from COVID-19. I answer radio calls for service and respond to people's locations when they call the police for help. I also patrol the city and make enforcement stops and stop crimes in progress. The job is constantly changing and there is something new every time I go into work. My goal is to keep the citizens of Westminster and my fellow Westminster Police Officers safe during this time.

My motivation to help is:
"Sacrificing my health and well being to protect fellow citizens and officers during a time of crisis."

How life has changed in 2020:
"I started out in 2018 as an LA County Deputy Sheriff in the jails, but recently lateraled to Westminster PD. I recently finished patrol training, which means I am now by myself in my own patrol car."

How my participation in collegiate athletics influences me during the current pandemic:
"Participating in college athletics has helped me deal with adversity and high pressure situations. As a police officer we deal with high stress, high pressure, and fast-moving situations. Playing college golf during high pressure and stressful moments has taught me to remain calm during these times. I also believe college athletics has taught me to be more positive, and going through tough times like COVID-19, I can help my fellow officers and citizens of Westminster have a better day."