News & Events
Yale, New Haven police chiefs meet students
Tue, 04/10/2012
The Elm City’s police leadership packed into the Berkeley College Common Room Monday evening for a meet and greet with students. New Haven Police Department Chief Dean Esserman and Yale Police Department Chief Ronnell Higgins were joined by four members of the Board of Aldermen and about 25 students in an hour-long session aimed at allowing students to get to know police leadership and understand their departments’ operations.
YPD Announces Next Citizen's Police Academy
Fri, 02/17/2012
The Yale Police Department will kick off its next Citizen Police Academy on March 30. The program, which will run for six consecutive Tuesday evenings at the YPD’s Ashmun Street headquarters, aims to increase understanding and awareness of the department’s history, operations and capabilities, Chief Ronnell Higgins said. As part of the YPD’s expanded community policing strategy, the police academy, now in its fifth year, is free for those in the Yale or New Haven community.
Yale’s bike officers: ambassadors on two wheels
Mon, 02/06/2012
There are many advantages to the Yale Police Department's bicycle unit — not the least of which is the interaction the officers can have with members of the community.
Yale Police Department Introduces YaleTip - If you see something, TEXT something! It’s anonymous!
Fri, 02/03/2012
YaleTip is the Yale Police’s anonymous and safe cell phone texting service available to all members of the campus and local communities. When community members use YaleTip, they help inform YPD of potential threats, illegal activities or simply questionable actions that might threaten someone’s sense of personal security – all without revealing the sender’s identity.
January is National Stalking Awareness Month.
The Yale Police Department (YPD) is committed to preventing violence of any kind through training, public awareness and appropriate response. The YPD is pleased to take part in National Stalking Awareness month and to have the opportunity to increase awareness about the seriousness of stalking.
YPD looks to connect with students
The annual Citizen’s Police Academy for the Yale Police Department began Tuesday as 29 members of the Yale and New Haven community entered the YPD headquarters on Ashmun Street.
October 4: Fall Citizen's Police Academy begins
Tue, 10/04/2011
Yale University Police is hosting its Fall Citizen's Police Academy on Tuesdays from October 4 through November 8.
Bulldog Mobile, revamped Public Safety site help safeguard campus community
Fri, 09/16/2011
This year Yale has launched a new service called Bulldog Mobile (BDM) and revamped its Public Safety website.
Public Safety, the Yale Campus and New Haven
Thu, 08/25/2011
Crime on campus at its lowest level in 20 years
Citizen Police Academy registration open
Registration is open for Fall 2011 Citizen Police Academy
YPD Promoted Two Assistant Chiefs and Two Lieutenants
Thu, 08/04/2011
Yale Police Department (YPD) Chief Ronnell Higgins has announced the promotions of Michael Patten and Steven Woznyk to the position of assistant chief.
At West Campus: Who let the dogs in?
Thu, 05/19/2011
During a recent meeting of the West Campus Pioneer Council someone asked: "What are all those dogs and police cars doing in the parking lot?"
Police commendation form
We encourage members of our community to spend a few minutes and submit information about a commendable action by one of our police officers or associates so we can properly recognize their actions.
Meet the New Chief of the Yale Police Department
Thu, 03/17/2011
Newly-announced Yale Police Department Chief Ronnell Higgins describes himself as a “community guy,” someone who likes to get out of his office and interact with his officers.
