Welcome to Yale University, and the City of New Haven! We encourage you to become familiar with the area and hope you will find time to participate in the community, get to know your neighbors, enjoy some great restaurants, and sample the cultural offerings available throughout campus. New Haven and Yale offer the kind of diverse opportunities you would expect to find in a vibrant urban university. As you begin your studies at Yale, we would like to introduce you to some safety practices and services the University offers to help make your time here safe and enjoyable.

We hope that while you travel to classes, participate in extracurricular activities, and take part in social events, that you manage to keep your own safety a priority. We encourage you to take advantage of the services on campus which are designed to help create and maintain a safe environment.

Campus safety is the primary job of the University Police Department and University Security Programs. The University Police Department, with 80 sworn officers, provides the kind of police services typically found in all urban communities. The University Security Programs Department, with a staff of 80 security officers, is responsible for the physical security of Yale’s buildings, including residence halls.

	Do not take unnecessary risks, such as walking alone.
	Obey the law: Avoid illegal drugs and alcohol.
	Use the campus transportation services and security escorts.
	Lock your doors!
	Get a good U-lock for your bike.
	Get a cable lock for your computer.
	Safeguard your personal property.
	Report any questionable activity or crime right away.

Police Services

The Yale University Police Department is a full service police agency. University Police officers are armed and have full police powers, including the authority to make arrests throughout the City of New Haven. Headquarters is located at 101 Ashmun Street.

Security Blue Phones

Approximately 250 exterior phones are strategically located
throughout the campus and are readily identified 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 for police, fire, or medical emergencies and a keypad for dialing any campus number.
Click for blue phone locations

Security Programs Services

Yale University employs a staff of trained Security Officers who work under the direction of University Security Programs. Easily identified by their uniforms of navy blue slacks, and white shirts with university patch and ID, Security Officers patrol campus 24 hours per day and perform a variety of services including those detailed below.

Getting Around: 2-WALK (2-9255)
One of the most popular services is the Escort Service. You may request an escort directly by calling 432-WALK (432-9255). Our security officer will walk you to and from any point on campus 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Security Personnel carry two-way radios and are in continuous contact with the Central Alarm Station at 100 Church Street South.

Nighttime Shuttle Service 432-6330
Nighttime Shuttle Service runs from 6:00 pm to 7:30 am Monday through Sunday (seven nights a week). This service runs on a scheduled route around the campus and also takes dispatched calls for off-route pickups. From 1:00 am to 7:30 am service is available on call-in basis only. Dial 2-6330 from any campus phone or Blue Phone for service. For schedules and maps please visit http://www.yale.edu/parkingandtransit/shuttle/NighttimeShuttleAllRoutes.htm.

Yale University Bus Services

The Parking and Transit Services Department, 155 Whitney Avenue (432-9790) is responsible for bus service provided to the Yale community via the Yale Shuttle Bus (daytime), and the Special Services Van.

Daytime Shuttle Bus
The daytime shuttle operates from 7:20 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. The shuttle operates on a convenient schedule for university staff and students circling campus routes that includes university buildings, residential buildings and parking lots. Please visit http://www.yale.edu/parkingandtransit/shuttle.

Special Services Van 432-2788
Yale Transit operates a Special Services Van which transports members of the Yale community who are permanently or temporarily disabled 24 hours a day Monday through Friday, and on Saturday and Sunday from 6:00 pm to 7:30 am. Passengers are picked up on request and transported within the boundaries. There is no daytime service on weekends.

If you would like more information or if you have
questions, please visit web sites and call any of the
following offices for assistance:

As you begin your studies and become acquainted
with your new home and surroundings please consider
the following recommendations to increase your
safety while studying at Yale:

	Do not carry or display large amounts of money or jewelry.
	Be careful with personal belongings. Keep money and jewelry hidden in your possession and preferably locked away.
	Don’t leave valuables in common areas.
	Don’t leave items within view in your car.
	Always lock car doors and purchase an anti-theft device.
	If you need to ask for help ask someone you know or someone in authority.
	If approached by someone demanding money, do not resist. Turn over the money then call University Police immediately.
	Require identification from all service people.
	Never leave dorm, apartment or office doors unlocked.
	Never hesitate to contact police if you have been a victim of a crime.