Rose Dell ’97 is a highly experienced law enforcement professional with a 15-year tenure in the New Haven Police Department. Starting as a patrol officer, she quickly excelled in her career and became a trained fatal accident reconstructionist, investigating almost 200 fatal and serious injury crashes.
Promoted to the rank of sergeant after just four years, Dell supervised officers on the midnight shift before being transferred to the Internal Affairs Unit. She handled cases of officer misconduct, officer-involved shootings, and played a key role in developing more than 80 policies and procedures for the department.
In 2016, Dell spearheaded the implementation of a body-worn camera program for all sworn officers, a significant step towards transparency and accountability. She continued to rise through the ranks, becoming a lieutenant and holding positions such as the officer-in-charge of Internal Affairs, district manager of Westville and West Hills and administrative lieutenant.
In 2021, Dell was promoted to captain, where she served as the patrol commander and later as the administrative captain within the chief’s office. In addition to her responsibilities as a captain, she also served as the public information officer, accreditation manager, and oversaw various departments such as Fleet, Facilities, Animal Shelter, Planning, Information Technology, Records, and the Property Room.
Outside of her professional life, Dell is a devoted mother of three and resides in Guilford. In her leisure time, she prioritizes her personal fitness, dedicating herself to weightlifting and honing her skills in the art of Krav Maga. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Yale University.
Dell is responsible for the Patrol Operations Division.
With her unwavering commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of the importance of fostering positive relationships Dell is excited to contribute to the overall safety and well-being of Yale University. She is honored to have the opportunity to serve and protect the esteemed institution and its diverse community.