Training and Professional Standards Unit

The Yale University Police Department maintains a full-time Training and Professional Standards Unit, currently assigned to Lieutenant Frank DeCrescenzo. Working under the direction of the Support Services Captain the Training and Professional Standards Coordinator conducts internal affairs investigations, policy and procedure preparations and reviews, in-service trainings and certifications, and professional development coordination. In addition, the Coordinator administers the recruiting process for the department and interfaces with Command Staff to conduct various professional standards functions to include audits and inspections of administrative and operational efficiency. The lieutenant also provides additional training to personnel in an effort to expand the department’s knowledge on topics related to campus law enforcement.