Public Safety Advisory-A Statement on the Death of Tyre Nichols

A message from the Office of Public Safety and the Yale Police Department

Dear Yale Community,

The senseless death of Tyre Nichols is a tragedy that breaks our hearts. The Office of Public Safety and the Yale Police Department extend their deepest condolences to Mr. Nichols’ family, friends, and the Memphis community. We stand with the people of Memphis during this time of mourning and turmoil.

We also extend our solidarity to the New Haven community we serve.

If you decide to watch the video and are emotionally distressed, we encourage you to use these resources provided by Yale University:

https://yalehealth.yale.edu/directory/departments/mental-health-counseling
Mental Health & Counseling at Yale Health

https://chaplain.yale.edu/
Yale University Chaplain’s Office

The Office of Public Safety is committed to doing everything it can to ensure that our community is safe, and that each member is treated with decency, respect, and care. This can be accomplished only by providing the highest levels of training and accountability of our officers and developing a partnership of trust.

The Yale Police Department continues to review and assess our police department’s operations, policies, and procedures. We strive to be an example for the nation of what a best-in-class police force can achieve.

We promise to serve each of you with integrity, compassion, and courage.

Ronnell A. Higgins
Associate Vice President of Public Safety and Community Engagement

Anthony Campbell
Chief of Police

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