Safety & Security Resources

Yale is located in the heart of a vibrant urban community, with all the arts, culture, and rich diversity of experience that city life brings. With city living, it is important to take steps to stay safe, and Yale invests in significant public safety resources.

Yale Security and the Yale Police Department keep students and other community members safe. Yale has over 500 Blue Phones scattered around campus, and students, faculty, and staff can also use the LiveSafe app to turn their own cellular devices into a safety device.

Yale School of Medicine's (YSM) Safety & Security Committee meets every other month and creates a dedicated forum for addressing safety and security concerns impacting the YSM community. This page provides information about how to share any safety/security concerns or ideas with the committee, as well as past meeting minutes, upcoming meeting dates, and a list of committee members.

Safety Resources on Campus

Yale Public SafetyRequest safe transportation, report a crime, access statistics and reporting, and more.
Important public safety phone numbers View a list of important public safety phone numbers from Yale Public Safety
Public Safety Feedback FormProvide your comments, suggestions, and concerns to Yale Public Safety
Safe@YaleEmail Yale Public Safety
Submit a civilian complaintSubmit a civilian complaint to Yale Public Safety
Active AssailantThis video guides people through the actions they would need to take if confronted by an active assailant.
Yale Traffic Safety CommitteeThe Yale Traffic Safety Committee works to reduce risks to motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists while they navigate the streets and sidewalks of New Haven.
Off Campus LivingA well-vetted resource for members of the Yale Community looking for off-campus housing.

YSM Safety and Security Committee

News & Progress Updates
Monthly Safety & Security Update:

Your safety and security are our top priority, so we are committed to keeping you informed about our ongoing efforts through this monthly YSM Safety and Security Update and our town hall meetings. We also provide updates through the Yale Alert system. Other topics covered include safe parking options, nighttime shuttle service, including a “To Door” option, and updates from the Safety & Security Committee to keep you safe and informed.

Read all past issues of the Safety & Security Update

YSM Safety & Security Committee Minutes

Sample agenda topics: New Haven Primary Care Clinic; Patient Discharge in Clinical Buildings; One Long Wharf; South Frontage Road; Keypad readers; Safety & Security Communication; Yale Security; Leased properties, Blue lights; and more.

Read all Safety & Security Committee minutes
Community Safety Town Halls
Community Safety Town Halls is a series regarding continuing efforts to enhance safety and security on the Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) campus and in the surrounding area.

Below are responses to questions that were asked before/at the Town Halls, as well as questions submitted through the link on this page. The Qs&As are organized by topic.
- Building, Garage, & Parking Safety
  How far will the walking escorts walk with you? Is there a distance limit?
- Safety in Patient Care Environment
  Does 800 Howard Avenue (the Yale Physicians Building) have a security presence?
- Community Safety
  Who investigates crimes on/near campus? Is it a joint effort between Yale police and New Haven police?
Read the rest of the questions and answers.

You may also request a copy of Yale's Annual Safety Report on Campus Crime and Fire Incidents from:

Yale Office of Administration P.O. Box 208322 New Haven, CT 06520-8230

Or call Yale Public Safety at 203-432-4400.

Safety & Security Resources

Safety Resources on Campus

YSM Safety and Security Committee

News & Progress Updates

Monthly Safety & Security Update:

YSM Safety & Security Committee Minutes

Community Safety Town Halls

Yale's Annual Safety Report is Online