Public Safety
Procedure for Outside Law Enforcement Presence on Campus
Safeguarding the Yale community’s safety and privacy is a top priority. As has been longstanding practice, outside law enforcement agents wanting to enter campus are asked to first contact YPD. No outside law enforcement officers may access non-public areas of Yale’s campus without a judicially issued search or arrest warrant.
YPD does not enforce U.S. immigration law. In addition, under YPD policies, citizenship status does not affect the department’s interactions with members of the Yale community. YPD officers do not ask about the immigration status of anyone seeking police assistance, including victims or witnesses of crimes.
If students, faculty, or staff encounter any non-YPD personnel on campus, including those from immigration enforcement (ICE), they should ask for their credentials and request that they wait in a public area for the YPD to arrive.
Please then immediately call 203-432-4400, the YPD main line, so that officers can assist with this matter.
The Yale Police Department (YPD) recently audited its policies to ensure continued compliance with the Connecticut TRUST Act and recent guidance from the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council.
Additional Information
Recent Immigration Actions and Updates
Guidance for Contacts with Law Enforcement
Public Safety Policy - Camera Footage and Access Control Records Management and Retention
Yale Public Safety includes the Yale Police, Yale Security, Emergency Management, and Systems and Services. We serve nearly 15,000 students, approximately 5,400 faculty members, and more than 10,000 staff covering 597 acres on the central, medical, west, and athletic campuses. The Office of Public Safety is located at 25 Science Park.
Our mission: As public safety professionals, the Yale Public Safety team fosters a safe and welcoming campus environment in partnership with the community we serve.
The strategic pillars that guide the work at Yale Public Safety.
- Leveraging the right resources to address public needs
- Engaging the community in multiple ways – listening to every voice and ensuring access and reach.
- Embracing continuous improvement.
- Strengthening the Public Safety ecosystem and infrastructure.
