Quinnipiac University Department of Public Safety

We are excited to welcome two new members to the Public Safety Team! (Left) PSO John Iacobucci John Iacobucci brings valuable experience from the Lake Compounce Public Safety Department, where he served as a Security Officer and Security Team Leader. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of New Haven and completed an internship with the Farmington Police Department. (Right) PSO Thomas Dobensky Thomas brings valuable experience from his previous role as a Public Safety Officer at MidState Medical Center, where he served for over two years. Before his time at MidState, he worked as a Security Officer with Green Mountain Concert Service in Hartford. Thomas graduated from Keene State College in 2021 with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, specializing in Criminal Justice. His studies culminated in a Capstone project focused on White Collar Crime. Welcome aboard, John and Thomas!

?? Special Valentine’s Day Visit to Quinnipiac! ???? Yale Public Safety Officer Rich Simons and his facility dog, Heidi, return to campus with a special guest, Meriden Police Officer Stephanie Masella, and her facility dog, John. Officer Masella is also a proud Quinnipiac graduate! Follow Heidi and John on Instagram: @officer_heidi_yalepd / @K9_John_MPD #FacilityDogs

Yale Public Safety Officer Rich Simons brought his amazing facility dog, Heidi, back to campus today! Heidi’s visit had an incredible impact on our students, spreading warmth, comfort, and plenty of smiles. ?? We’re thrilled to announce that Heidi will be returning to campus this Valentine’s Day!

PSO Heather Bundock, an AHA Certified Instructor in Basic Life Support and a certified Stop the Bleed, Narcan, and EpiPen Instructor, conducts a recertification training session for her fellow Public Safety Officers at Quinnipiac University Department of Public Safety. Heather's dedication to ongoing education ensures that the team remains prepared to respond to medical emergencies with confidence and expertise.?

Please welcome PSO Nazareth Daniels to the Public Safety team. Nazareth comes to us from the U.S. Army after completing a four-year active-duty enlistment. Nazareth served as a Specialist in the infantry, is highly decorated, and served in Poland with our NATO allies. Nazareth will be assigned to the overnight shift upon completing the field training program. We are excited to have him on board!

"Each One, Teach One” Day in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. On January 15th, Church Street School in Hamden hosted "Each One, Teach One" Day in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. The event aimed to introduce “everyday heroes and sheroes” of color from the Hamden/New Haven area to the students. Many guests shared their careers, personal experiences, and the significance of Dr. King’s dream. Among them was Quinnipiac University Sergeant Macio Harris, a member of the Hamden/New Haven community. He graciously shared his experiences, inspiring students to embrace the role of everyday heroes and sheroes in their own communities. Through his stories of public service, perseverance, and leadership, Sergeant Harris emphasized the values of justice, peace, and equality that Dr. King championed. Sergeant Harris’ contributions made the “Each One, Teach One” Day a memorable and impactful experience for the Church Street students. #EachOneTeachOne #QuinnipiacUniversityPublicSafety

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Please welcome PSO Emma Pniewski and PSO Dennis Tracy to our Public Safety team. Emma comes to us with five years of?experience in a retail sales management position. In 2023, Emma earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of New Haven and completed an internship with the State’s Attorney’s Office in New Haven.?Emma will be assigned to the evening shift after completion of field training. Dennis is newly retired from the Department of Correction after serving 20 years. In 2016, he received the Correctional Officer of the Year award.?Dennis has an associate's degree in physical science from Mitchell College. Dennis will be assigned to the overnight shift after completion of field training.

Public Safety Interns Kelly Slattery and John Cielo complete the DEA's 'One Pill Can Kill' Campaign #OnePillCanKill https://lnkd.in/ekRbiKsY