Yale Police officers are committed to giving back to the communities in which they live and work. The Yale Police Department supported several organizations and community events this summer.
Inside Public Safety
Welcome to Inside Public Safety
Ronnell Higgins, Vice President for Public Safety and Community Engagement
Inside Public Safety is a monthly newsletter to share department news, upcoming events, community engagement, training opportunities, and more. We hope you find the content interesting and relevant.
So Long to Public Safety Interns
September 12, 2023
Daniel Trastsianka, Diego Rosete, Shayla Correa, Olivia Vega Public Safety says farewell to Shayla Correa, Diego Rosete, Daniel Trastsianka, and Olivia Vega.
Correa and Vega worked for Yale Police studying crimes committed by juveniles; Rosete worked in Emergency Management creating...
Officers Ride to September 11 Crash Sites to Honor the Lives Lost
September 8, 2023
Sergeant Michael Dominique and Officer Roberto Arango joined other police departments across the country to provide motorcycle escort service to honor those who died on Sept. 11, 2001.
Hosted by America’s 911 Foundation, 35 departments and 87 police motor officers participated in this...
YPD Officer Brings Laughs to Audiences
August 23, 2023
Officer Glenn Wittig may not have superhuman strength like Superman, but he protects and serves by day and brings smiles to audiences at night.
Wittig who joined the Yale Police Department 16 years ago, didn’t set out to be a comedian. He always enjoyed making people laugh and watching...
High School Students Get Inside Look into Law Enforcement and the FBI
August 1, 2023
Connecticut high school students interested in law enforcement and the FBI participated in the annual Future Law Enforcement Youth Academy (FLEYA) program.
Brian Harte, FBI - New Haven Branch. “FLEYA was created to ensure diversity in law enforcement and to introduce students to all...
Kindra Graham Graduates From Emerge at Yale
July 25, 2023
For Kindra Graham, wishes do come true. She heard about Emerge at Yale in a meeting and said to herself, “this is what I need.” Months later, Graham and 22 early-to-middle-career staff members are the second cohort to graduate from the leadership initiative.
Graham, who has worked as a...
Officers Participate in Torch Run for Special Olympics
July 3, 2023
Pictured (L to R) Erik St. Germain, Karl Rodriguez-Perez, Frank DeCresenzo. Officers Erik St. Germain, Karl Rodriguez-Perez, and Lt. Frank DeCrescenzo ran in the New Haven leg of the three-day, 12-leg race to raise awareness for those with intellectual disabilities of all ages. Officers Roberto...
Protecting a Time-Honored Tradition
May 30, 2023
Lieutenant Jay Jones has worked every baccalaureate, class day, and commencement since he started working for the Yale Police Department (YPD) more than 30 years ago.
This year, Jones was in charge of police operations, where he controlled vehicle traffic at intersections and pedestrian...
Ronnell Higgins Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
May 30, 2023
Ronnell Higgins, associate vice president of public safety and community engagement, recently received the 2023 Henry C. Lee College Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of New Haven for his contributions to criminal justice and policing.
It’s an absolute honor to receive...
New Recruits Sworn in as Yale Police Officers
May 26, 2023
Congratulations to probationary officers Matheus Scalzo, Yasmin Ramadan, and Scott Bohannon, who was recently sworn in as officers for the Yale Police Department.
The officers were surrounded by their family and friends for the swearing-in ceremony.
Pictured (L to R): Scott...
Inspector General Visits Public Safety
May 26, 2023
Connecticut’s first-appointed inspector general and former Judge, Robert Devlin, Jr., spoke to Yale Law School Justice Collaboratory staff, Yale professors, members of the Police Advisory Board, the New Haven Police Department, and Yale Police Department leadership.
The meeting...
YPD Officers Promoted to Bureau of Investigation
May 26, 2023
Detective Hershman was pinned by his father, retired judge, Honorable Peter Hershman. The Yale Police Department (YPD) hosted a promotion ceremony for Angelo DeLieto and Seth Hershman at the Rose Center.
DeLieto was promoted to the rank of sergeant, and Hershman was promoted to the rank...
Public Safety Personnel Explains Hiring Process for Security Officers
April 13, 2023
Reginald Chavis, Jr., Public Safety Security Operations Training Manager conducted a Security Operations training for the New Haven Hiring Initiative Employment Readiness Program at the Dixwell Q. House on March 13.
Chavis discussed the mission of Public Safety, organizational roles and...
Assistant Chief of Police Serves a Different Community
April 13, 2023
Assistant Chief of Police, Von Narcisse, recently read his book “The Forgotten Prophecy” to children at the New Haven Public Library. Published in May 2021, the children’s book is about an old scroll and a group of friends who go on an adventure. Narcisse created this story during...
Yale Police Collaborates with New Haven Police to Expand Reach
April 12, 2023
The Yale Police Department (YPD) has always worked closely with the New Haven Police Department (NHPD) to keep the Yale community safe. In March, the YPD and NHPD collaboration was expanded to temporarily support the New Haven Police Department.
Yale Police will collaborate with the New...
Public Safety Spotlights Longest Serving Women in Law Enforcement
April 12, 2023
Antoinette Stanley
Years of Service with Public Safety: 24 years
Position: Longest serving Yale Police dispatcher
Diane “Dee” EggertYears of Service with Public Safety: 24 years
Position: Central Alarm Station Operator
Detective Lori FeolaYears of Service with...
Command Staff Attend FBI Training
April 11, 2023
Chief of Police Anthony Campbell and command staff personnel attended an FBI Command College training hosted by the Connecticut Chapter of the FBI National Academy at Mohegan Sun.
The two-day training focused on crisis communication and command leadership. Instructors from federal, state...
Farewell and Good Luck Captain Kraszewski
February 28, 2023
The Yale Police Department and the Office of Public Safety sent well wishes to Captain William Kraszewski during his retirement from the police department with 34 years of service.
Chief Anthony Campbell presented Krazewski with a certificate of achievement and thanked him for his...
Public Safety Creates a Safe Environment for Martin Luther King III Event
February 28, 2023
The Office of Public Safety was essential in creating a safe environment for the Martin Luther King Day Celebration: “Sanctuary in the Storm,” where Martin Luther King III served as guest speaker.
Associate Vice President Ronnell Higgins, New Haven Police Assistant Chief Bert Ettienne....
Donations needed for annual Turkey Drive
October 31, 2022
Help us feed those in need this Thanksgiving!
The Yale Police Department, along with the City of New Haven’s Youth and Recreation Department (YARD) and other local community partners, are hoping to feed many this Thanksgiving holiday. Last year over 1,000 turkeys and trimmings were...
Yale Public Safety hosts Dispatcher Education Summit at West Campus
June 30, 2022
On August 2 - 4, Yale Public Safety’s Security Division is hosting a dispatcher/telecommunicator education summit curated and taught by the National Emergency Number Association (NENA). NENA serves the greater 9-1-1 community by providing guidelines for emergency response through standards...
Prepping for a safe commencement
June 30, 2022
Yale Commencement is an exciting time for graduates and a time of partnership and extensive preparation for the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). Most of the planning happens several months before the event as the OEM team coordinates with other Yale departments and the City of New Haven....
Yale Police Department announces new hires and a recent promotion
June 30, 2022
Dear Yale Police Colleagues,
It gives me great pleasure to share with you a recent promotion and Yale police new hires.
Chief Higgins announced in May the opening of an Assistant Chief of Police position. This position was posted for internal candidates only. The req will be open...
Yale Public Safety Officers continue giving back to the community
June 30, 2022
This spring members of the Yale Police Department have been busy coordinating or participating in several community events . These included two Mother’s Day outreach events, an event at The Nest at Alphabet Academy, and more.
In early June, several members of the Yale Police...
Meta offers hate crime training at the Yale Police Department
June 30, 2022
The Yale Police Department is offering hate crime training in late July. It is open to all members of Yale Public Safety and other outside partners, including FBI agents, the New Haven Police Department, and dispatchers.
This training will be run by Meta an American multinational...
Yale Police coordinate multiple community outreach events during April and May
May 31, 2022
Members of the Yale Police Department (YPD) were busy coordinating several community events throughout April and May. These included another bicycle presentation, two grocery giveaways, and several Yale childcare socials—Earth Day drawings and spring flower planting.
In coordination with...
Yale Public Safety offers Autism training and awareness
May 31, 2022
April is Autism Acceptance Month. To bring more education and awareness to its officers and staff, the Yale Police Department (YPD) hosted several Autism talks and a panel discussion. Each week members of the YPD heard from experts in the field, including several Yale physicians and professors...
Chief Higgins presents at U.S. Air Force base
May 31, 2022
As part of National Police Week, Chief Higgins gave a presentation entitled “Developing Full-Range Leadership” during the Flight Commander’s Edge Course at the Westover Air Force Reserve Base in Chicopee, Massachusetts. He spoke to 25 Company Grade Officers and enlisted members from both the Air...
Yale Police Officers help distribute 1,000 free meals
March 31, 2022
Last month, Yale Police Sergeant Martha Cedeno-Ross and Officer Myisha Giddings helped distribute 1,000 meals to people in need. As part of Black History Month, the City of New Haven’s Youth and Recreation Department held its second annual dinner distribution. Families were able to stop by...
Yale Public Safety announces updated mission and objective supported by four priorities
March 31, 2022
Yale’s Department of Public Safety and the Committee on Policing have embraced the foundational themes of the March 2020 report by...