Introduction

The Department of University Security Programs, established in March 1996, is located at 100 Church Street South. The department is staffed 24 hours by trained security officers and management personnel. The primary purpose of the department is to protect facilities and personnel and support the activities of the Yale Police Department.

The Yale Security Department provides integrated security services for the Yale campus, including:

Security Systems: Administration and coordination of University Security systems (CCTV camera, access control, intercom, and alarm systems), including installation, service, and monitoring. Security systems are monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by the Yale University Security Central Alarm Station.

Project Management: Security design and planning for construction of new and renovated buildings.

Security Officer Operations: Management and supervision of a 151 member security officer force assigned to fixed posts in buildings and parking facilities, vehicle, foot and bicycle patrols of the Yale campus.

In addition, the department provides safety services, such as escorts, theft deterrent programs, lockout services, and response to residential college alarms.

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