University Police
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CHIEF'S WELCOME
Welcome to the Web site of the Southern Connecticut State University Police Department. The men and women of this department have a longstanding tradition of providing quality services to the Southern community. I am proud to lead this talented and dedicated group of professional individuals.
The safety and security of the students, faculty and staff is of paramount importance in every aspect of our duties. The department is committed to the fundamental principles of community policing, such as crime prevention, omnipresence, and partnerships, to name a few.
If you have not visited the campus of Southern Connecticut State University recently, come take a look at the changes. We are continually striving to provide nothing but the best in policing services. We welcome any comments or suggestions that will assist our agency in improving our commitment to those we serve. I hope that you find the information contained on our Web site informative. Please don't hesitate to contact any member of the police department if you need additional information.
Chief Joseph M. Dooley
Philip J. Pessina
Deputy Chief of Police
Deputy Chief Philip J. Pessina was appointed to his position within the Southern Connecticut State University Police Department in February 2007, upon his retirement as the Deputy Chief of Operations for the Middletown Police Department, after 33-1/2 years of service. He brings to the Southern campus an extensive background in police operational strategies, emergency operations planning, community policing initiatives, problem-solving skills and quality of life collaborations. It is his personal and professional belief that, just as a police department plays an important part in the economic growth of a community, our Southern campus police department plays a significant role in our university's student enrollment, growth, and staff development, by positively affecting perceptions of campus safety.
The deputy chief has a M.S. degree in criminal justice from the University of New Haven, attended the FBI New England Law Enforcement Development Training Seminar, and is an active member of the Police Executive Research Forum.
SOUTHERN POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Southern Connecticut State University Police Department has been in operation for over 25 years. We provide police services to the university population of over 13,000 faculty, staff, and students. There are approximately 3,000 students residing on the campus. Our campus is located in New Haven, Connecticut, on 150 acres, which include nine high-rise residence halls, 36 other buildings, sports fields, 12 parking lots, a 600-space parking garage, and a 450-space residence garage.
SCSU police personnel has increased to a present level of 27 police officers, which includes the chief of police, deputy chief of police, one lieutenant, four sergeants, one detective, and 19 patrol officers. There are also five dispatchers, one building and grounds officers, and 66 University Assistants. The university police also are responsible for the shuttle service.
The University Police Department is located in Granoff Hall on the residential life side of campus.
Our numbers:
203-392-5375
Fax 203-392-6317
Physical Address
10 Wintergreen Ave
New Haven, CT 06515
Mailing address
501 Crescent St
New Haven, CT 06515
