Born in Harlem, New York, Anthony Campbell attended the prominent Fordham Preparatory High School where he graduated as the Valedictorian of his class. Later moving to New Haven, he would attend Yale University where he made the decision to change his Electrical Engineering major to Religious Studies, with an emphasis on counseling and psychology. Chief Campbell received his undergraduate degree from Yale University in 1995 and he would eventually receive his Masters of Divinity Degree from the Yale Divinity School in 2009.

In March of 2019, Anthony retired from the New Haven Police Department (NHPD), where he served since 1998, rising through the ranks to become Chief in 2016. Anthony Campbell joined Yale as an Assistant Chief of Police overseeing Patrol Operations, Community Engagement and Emergency Services, effective June 10, 2019.

During his tenure as NHPD Chief, New Haven experienced record-setting levels of crime reduction, allowing for an additional focus on improving the quality of life for residents, students, and visitors in New Haven. Anthony served in a variety of roles while at NHPD; specifically Patrol Supervisor, Detail Room Supervisor, Academy Director, Officer in Charge of Internal Affairs, and Chief of Staff. In 2014, to renew the NHPD’s focus on Community-Based Policing,

Anthony was promoted to the rank of Assistant Chief, first serving as Chief of Administration, and later as Chief of Operations (Patrol).

In addition to his law enforcement background, Anthony has demonstrated strength as a relationship builder, successfully identifying and developing collaborative efforts that have addressed both criminal behavior and its root causes. He is a committed servant leader, developing the personal and professional strengths of officers through quality training, emerging law enforcement technology, and opportunities for advancement.

In addition to holding both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Yale University, Anthony has trained in counter-terrorism and law enforcement management. He has also worked closely with government and private entities including Project Longevity, Yale Child Study, and Collaborative Response to the Opioid Crisis. Outside of work, Anthony is married to his college sweetheart, Stephanie, and they have three sons. He enjoys Sci-Fi and superhero movies and working with 4-year-olds in the preschool ministry at church.