Civilian Complaint

The Yale University Police Department takes very seriously its obligation to investigate all allegations of police misconduct and will take appropriate action when warranted. The process for reporting any complaint against any member of the department is simple and straightforward. Community members should contact Police Communications at 203-432-4400 and request to see a supervisory officer. A supervisor will respond and take the initial complaint, which most often can be resolved expeditiously at that level. Should any complaint require additional investigation, the matter will be referred to the Office of the Chief, which will assign the matter for investigation.

Civilian Complaint Reports

To submit a civilian complaint, use one of the following forms:

• Submit a civilian complaint to the Office of the Chief.
• Submit a civilian complaint against an officer of the Yale Police Department to the Chair of the Police Advisory Board.

General Order 207: Civilian Complaints, Internal Investigations and Discipline

Police Advisory Board Members 2022-2023

• Staff: Heather Calabrese, Chairperson
• Staff: Greg Kharabadze
• Undergrad: Craig Birckhead-Morton
• Grad Student: Caroline Lefever
• Faculty: Stephen Davis
• NHR: Pastor John Lewis
• Staff: TBD