Public Safety

Yale Public Safety is comprised of four key units: Police Department, Security, Emergency Management, and the Systems and Services team. We serve thousands of students, faculty, staff, and visitors covering Yale’s central, medical, west, and athletic campuses.

The Office of Public Safety is located at 25 Science Park.

Emergency Management | 25 Science Park
The Office of Emergency Management helps our community prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies to keep the campus community safe and resilient.

Yale Police | 101 Ashmun Street
The Yale Police Department protects and serves the campus every day. It’s the nation’s oldest campus police department.

Yale Security | 79 Howe Street
Yale security officers patrol campus and provide walking escorts and other protective services for the community.

System and Services | ID Center (Central), 157 Lock Street
Team members manage university security systems which include cameras, Blue Phones, and access control to campus buildings.

As part of our commitment to community transparency, Yale Public Safety publishes its policies, annual Use of Force reports, media releases, and daily crime reports.

The Yale Status Board also contains current and archived Yale Alerts, Timely Warnings, Public Safety Advisories, and other useful information.

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.

Strategic Priorities

The strategic pillars that guide the work at Yale Public Safety include:

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.

Public Safety Senior Leadership

Our Team