(Our presenters and panelists are drawn from law enforcement, academia, public service, and corporate America. Each brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in their individual fields of endeavor.)
The Speaker
Anthony Campbell currently serves as the Chief of Police of the Harvard University Police Department, a role he assumed less than a month ago. In this position, Chief Campbell leads a professional public safety organization dedicated to protecting the Harvard community while fostering trust, collaboration, and a shared responsibility for safety. His early focus has been on continuity, listening, and ensuring that public safety services remain responsive, inclusive, and aligned with the University’s mission.
Prior to joining Harvard, Campbell served as Chief of Police at Yale University, where he led comprehensive campus public safety operations within a complex urban environment. At Yale, he emphasized strong partnerships between the university and the City of New Haven, advancing community-oriented policing strategies and modern public safety practices. His leadership supported effective responses to high-profile incidents while maintaining a consistent focus on prevention, engagement, and accountability.
Before his tenure at Yale, Campbell served as Chief of Police of the New Haven Police Department. In that role, he led one of Connecticut’s largest municipal police agencies, overseeing citywide law enforcement operations and navigating the challenges of public safety in a diverse urban setting. His work in New Haven was defined by an emphasis on organizational reform, community trust, and collaboration with local, state, and federal partners.
Across his career, Campbell has built a reputation as a principled and steady leader with deep experience spanning municipal policing and higher-education public safety. He is known for integrating traditional policing fundamentals with forward-looking strategies, leveraging technology, partnerships, and data-driven decision-making to enhance safety. Chief Campbell remains committed to the belief that effective public safety begins with listening, is strengthened through collaboration, and succeeds through accountable leadership.
The Workshop
Chief’s Panel : Thursday, October 22, 2026 02:30P
Police Chiefs answer fielded questions from throughout the year, and attendees have an opportunity to ask questions about being a police chief and the road to becoming a police chief.