Historically, the effectiveness of a police agency was measured in terms of response time. How quickly after a call is received that a patrol unit and officer(s) arrive at the complainant’s location. The theory being that citizen satisfaction was predicated on a rapid response.
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Since 2012, Yale Security Officers were easily identified by their high visibility greenish, yellow polo shirts. The idea behind that more traditional uniform was that security officers would be seen from a distance, and if someone needed assistance, they’d know who to approach for help....
During the pandemic, many non-profit organizations have had to adjust. For Women of the Village, a local food pantry, it’s only gotten busier. They work out of the New Haven Police Department’s substation located at 26 Charles Street. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they are now only...
