There is a little-known space on campus that houses a small staff, a massive security system, and many large computer monitors. In this windowless room sits the Cultural Properties Alarm Monitoring Station (CPAMS). Part of Yale Public Safety, this station and its team provide 24-hour monitoring...
Inside Public Safety News from 04/2021
LiveSafe App evolves into a community engagement tool
Six years ago, Yale Public Safety introduced the LiveSafe app to the campus community. Almost 20,000 Yale and New Haven community members have downloaded the app since then, turning their phones into mini safety devices. At the touch of a finger on a mobile device, you can call the Yale Police...
Tough and tender officer saves homeless and distressed animals
Tristan Kiekel is a modern-day Wonder Woman – part cop, part kind and giving human being. During her 13 years as a Yale Police Officer, she has been involved in many criminal investigations and stressful situations while on duty. But policing is not all about crime; it’s also about being...
Heidi turns 2!
Heidi, the Yale Police Department’s (YPD) service dog, turned two on Thursday, April 1! A small party held at the YPD was organized by her handler Officer Richie Simons and included balloons, vegan treats, and lots of playtime. Attendees included several YPD detectives and officers with a...