Safety
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. Campus safety is the primary job of the Yale Police and Security Departments. Review the latest Yale emergency notifications.
LiveSafe App
LiveSafe is an app that gives students, staff, and faculty on campus an effective way to communicate with Yale Police (YPD) via a mobile device. With LiveSafe, you can use your smart phone as a personal security device to provide the YPD with accurate information about yourself and your GPS location.
Nighttime Safe Rides
Nighttime Safe Rides are available from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am to take you door-to-door within the campus boundary. Dial 203 432-6330 from any campus phone or Blue Phone for service. A University shuttle or Security Vehicle will be dispatched to your location and will drop you to your final on-campus destination. It is advisable to request the service at least 30 minutes prior to the intended departure time and even earlier during high-demand hours such as late nights or weekends.
Walking Escorts
Students, Staff or Faculty may request a Security Escort by calling 203-432-WALK (203-432-9255). A security officer will walk you to and from any point on campus, within a reasonable walking distance on campus between Yale buildings.