Emergency Blue Phones
Bike Registration
Lost and Found
Request Police Service
Victim Services
Safety Tips
S.T.O.P. Program
Computrace® Lojack®

Emergency Operations Center

Emergency Blue Phones

Approximately 400 exterior phones are strategically located throughout the campus and are readily identifiable at night by blue lights hanging above or near them. The phones are equipped with red emergency buttons for direct connection to the University Police Communications Center for police, fire, or medical emergencies. Each phone is also equipped with a keypad for dialing any campus number.

To fine a map of Blue Phone locations, please visit the Security Awareness Blue phone web page.

Click here to download a printable pdf of all the blue phone locations on campus. This map is supplied by Yale Security Awareness.

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Bike Registration

As a service to the University community, the department registers bicycles owned by students, faculty and staff members. Each bicycle is registered in the Yale Police/New Haven Police information system which is searchable by police officers on patrol using their mobile data terminals. Each bicycle is also registered with the National Bike Registry at no charge.

Bicycle registrations are good for one academic year beginning on September 1 and expiring on August 31.

To register your bicycle, please download, complete, and return the registration form to the following Yale University Police facility:

Police Headquarters, 101 Ashmun St., New Haven, CT 06511

Bike Registration Form

If you are unable to download and print this form, paper copies are available at the above locations.

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Lost and Found
432-4405
 
The Lost and Found center is located in the University Police Headquarters, 101 Ashmun St., New Haven, Ct 06511 and is open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Three other areas provide lost and found services:

Yale Athletics Department - 103RTH, for items lost at any intercollegiate event or Yale athletic facility. Telephone 432-1420.

Sterling Memorial Library - 116C SML, for items lost at SML and CCL. Telephone 432-1830.

School of Medicine Security desk - for items lost in the School of  Medicine. Telephone 785-4202.  

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Request Police Service

"Social functions, such as dances, parties, and receptions, are a valuable part of student life. To make a positive contribution, however, they must be conducted with due consideration for others."   -Yale University Undergraduate Regulations
 
Yale University Undergraduate Regulations set forth policies for student activities and extracurricular activities. All events require advanced approval of the appropriate authority. In some instances, a campus police officer/s "...must be engaged by the sponsoring organization and must be present throughout the event." Please refer to the Undergraduate Regulations Handbook for specific information regarding the regulations on Social Functions. 
 
Below is a link to the Request for Police Services Form. This form is to be used when the presence of a police officer/s is required at a function. The link will open the form for viewing. You can then print the form and fill in all of the necessary information. Please be sure to obtain the appropriate authorizations as outlined in the handbook as the form cannot be processed without the required signatures. Also, be aware that there is minimum of 4 days advanced notice for most events, so plan accordingly. Once completed, bring the form to Yale University Police Headquarters located at  101 Ashmun Street to the attention of the Assistant Patrol Coordinator.
 
Request for Police Services Form
 
**If you are unable to view and print this form, paper copies are available at Yale University Police Headquarters, 101 Ashmun St.

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Victim Services

The Victim Services function of the Yale University Police Department is designed to offer help and support to victims of crime. It is staffed by the Victim Advocate, who is a detective within the department. The Victim Advocate acts as liaison with the State's Office of Victim Services, which administers the Victim Compensation Program. The Victim Advocate is also responsible for working with the courts on behalf of the victims, keeping the victim informed on any and all prosecutions, and counseling the victim on his or her rights.

For more information on the Yale University Police Department's Victim Services program, please contact Detective Susan Dercole at 203-432-4418 or susan.dercole@yale.edu.

For more information on the State's Victim Compensation Fund, please contact the Office of Victim Services for the State of Connecticut at:

1-888-286-7347
860-747-4501 (outside Connecticut)
TDD 860-747-6597
or
www.jud.state.ct.us
Click here for CRISIS HOTLINE numbers for your area.

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Close and lock all windows when you leave your room.

Store all easily removable valuables out of sight, preferably in a locked drawer or closet.

Require identification and authorization from all service people.

Lock your room door and keep your key with you in the shower. Do not leave it in the pocket of clothing outside the shower stall.

Avoid leaving valuables in common rooms or coat rooms.

Use Operation Identification: Borrow an electric engraver pen from the Police Department or the Master’s Office and mark all your belongings with your driver’s license number and the state in which it was issued.

Record the serial numbers, model, brand name and description of all valuables. Stolen property cannot be lawfully reclaimed unless it can be positively identified.

When leaving your room for vacation, trips, or recess periods, store valuables in the security storage area located in your college, or take them with you.

Avoid leaving notes on your door saying that you are out.

If you see someone acting suspiciously, call Yale Police - 911 - your emergency number while on campus.

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Personal Safety Tips

No lock works unless you lock it!

Lock public doors and gates to your apartment building, dormitory, or office.

Never leave a public door propped open - even for a friend.

Lock your doors when you leave your room or apartment.

Lock doors before you go to sleep.

Always lock windows that are accessible from the outside.

Leave spare keys with a trusted neighbor, not hidden near your door.

Keep house and car keys on separate chains. When leaving your car for service or in a parking lot, leave only your ignition key.

Never attach your address to your key chain.

Identify visitors through a window or peephole before opening the door.

Request service people to show proper credentials before you let them in. If necessary, call the company to verify employment.

Do not lend your key to service people.

If a stranger asks to use your telephone, do not open your door. Instead offer to call for emergency assistance for him.

Report to the police any unusual or suspicious activity near your home, room or around your neighbors’ homes or apartment.

For more information on safety please visit the Yale University Security Website.

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S.T.O.P. Program  

The key to the S.T.O.P. Program (Security Tracking of Office Property) is an "unique, tamper-proof patented plate, with barcode and indelible tatoo - a simple, inexpensive solution to three major problems associated with overseeing office equipment: theft prevention, equipment recovery and assest tracking."

The program applies a security plate to your computer which imprints a chemically etched tatoo onto your system. The plate requires 800 pounds of force to remove and if a criminal somehow does remove it, there is a message of "STOLEN PROPERTY" with your company ID number and the 800 security phone number. A call to this number quickly verifies the legitimate owner.

Each plate ID number is registered in the S.T.O.P. international database and contains a description of the item and ownership information. To become a member of the S.T.O.P. Program, individually or for your department, you will need to contact the appropriate individual.

Central Campus: Pat Killips. Phone: 203-432-2873. Email: patrick.killips@yale.edu

Medical School: David Landino. Phone: 203-785-5521. Email: david.landino@yale.edu

The cost of this service is $25 for a three year period.

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Emergency Operations Center

The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was created to respond in the case of an emergency on campus.  The EOC is able to respond 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to any emergency that Yale might have. The President or the Secretary activates the EOC. The primary location for the EOC is in the Police Department but there are several alternate locations that could be used depending on the nature and location of the emergency.

Depending on the type of emergency, the EOC could direct temporary housing, assist with activation of computers and phones in alternate office locations, and coordinate all emergency services. The EOC would also oversee internal communications, logistics, and interactions with press.

In order to be prepared to respond, members of the EOC meet several times a year to participate in drills and tabletop exercises. Officials from the City of New Haven also participate in these meetings and exercises.

Click here for more information regarding the Emergency Operations Center.

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