Campus Roll Call

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Candid conversations about race, equality, policing, public safety, leadership, and community. Hosted by Yale University Director of Public Safety & Police Chief Ronnell Higgins and Assistant Chief of Police Anthony Campbell (Yale College ’95 / Yale Divinity ’09). They share what they’re observing, doing, and learning from their unique perspective at the crossroads of campus public safety.

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Episodes

Positive Policing with YPD

Chief Ronnell Higgins invites Officer Seth Hershamn and Officer Ancil Farrier to discuss their experiences as Yale Police Officers. Officer Hershman grew up in Woodbridge, Connecticut. Officer Farrier grew up in Trinidad, an island in the Caribbean. Although born in different areas, both officers were raised in a family of public servants that shaped them into the officer they are today. They share how their personality traits progress throughout their years in uniform while exceeding personal, ...

Apr 19, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode 7- A conversation with a Rhodes Scholarship

Yale University, Assistant Chief of Police Anthony Campbell (Yale College ’95 / Yale Divinity ’09) and Mary Orsak (Yale College’22) and member of the Yale Advisory Committee for Community Policing. Responding to individuals who are affected by mental illness or are in crisis is an increasing challenge and an important issue in policing. Chief Campbell and Mary join together to discuss the topic of mental health with respect to community policing and assess the topic of mental health and its stra...

Feb 23, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Episode-6-The Evolution of Student Safety at Yale

Chief Ronnell Higgins and Kimberly M. Goff-Crews, Secretary & Vice President for University Student Life ’83 B.A., ’86 J.D. discuss the evolution of public safety and community policing, concerning various cultures coming together from a multitude of backgrounds. Kim emphasizes the importance of becoming familiar with the people in the community to strengthen the connection and co-production of public safety. Chief Higgins and Kim speak about the importance of the relationship between studen...

Dec 02, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5- Community Policing – A Different Look

Ronnell Higgins meets with Ray Hassett to discuss the evolution of community policing. Ray trains both civilian and law enforcement domestically and internationally in de-escalation and bystander intervention. Ray brings a unique perspective as a retired NHPD Lt. and professional actor. Ray is keen to educate civilians about the role they play. For example: Where is your mind when you are out in public? How to read situations and assess way before a crisis.

Nov 02, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Bike Life

Episode 4: Bike Life Are those who ride bikes malevolent to society or just expressing themselves in a different form? Campus Rollcall invites John Brehon, AKA Johnny “B”, co-owner of the Devil’s Gear Bike Shop, in New Haven CT, to engage in conversation about young people riding bikes in the community. Chief Higgins and Mr. Brehon explore how riding bikes has created an opportunity for individuals to come together from different cities to show off their talents. The common interest has encourag...

Sep 13, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: “Marimar Calisto”

Director of Yale Public Safety & Chief of Yale Police, Ronnell Higgins and Assistant Chief of Police, Anthony Campbell, connect with Yale rising senior Marimar Calisto. Calisto serves as a student liaison, posing questions regarding student safety as well as the combined effort that is Yale Public Safety. The chiefs discuss the role of Yale security, the need for armed YPD officers, and the relationship between the Yale and New Haven police departments. Through questions about what students ...

Aug 17, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: “Dr. Cedric Alexander”

Director of Yale Public Safety & Chief of Yale Police, Ronnell Higgins, and Assistant Chief Campbell welcome author, analyst, and public safety official, Dr. Cedric Alexander, to ascertain his thoughts on the movement to reimagine public safety. Alexander expresses the need for a refined recruitment and training process, addressing the officers now charged with the murder of George Floyd. Calling for a change in police culture, Dr. Alexander covers the characteristics of good public safety l...

Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: “A Question for you, Chief”

Director of Yale Public Safety & Chief of Yale Police, Ronnell Higgins, sits down with Assistant Chief of Police, Anthony Campbell, to reflect on their careers in law enforcement. The two discuss their initial introduction to the field as well as their continued hard work and success to their current positions. Both chiefs share a message to the community, alongside social commentary regarding modern day policing coming out of the pandemic and amidst social climate.

Aug 16, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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