UNH Swears in Tracy Mooney, First Woman Police Chief
Tracy L. Mooney has been appointed chief of police by the University of New Haven, effective June 1.
June 01, 2016
Mooney, who received a master's degree in criminal justice from UNH in 2008, is the
former deputy chief of police in Milford, where she rose through the ranks after starting
as a patrol officer.
A graduate of the FBI National Academy 246th Session, Mooney, the first woman to hold
the chief's post at UNH, also served for three years on the statewide narcotics task
force while she worked for the Milford Police Department.
"Chief Mooney comes to UNH with an impressive background in law enforcement," said
Ronald Quagliani, associate vice president for public safety and administrative services.
"She has deep ties to West Haven and the university and has a strong understanding
of the needs of our students, faculty and staff."
She has received a number of citations and a commendation for her police work and
has had extensive training in emergency management. She replaces Mark DeLieto, who
is retiring.
A lifelong resident of West Haven, Mooney is a member of the board of the West Haven
Housing Authority and has been a volunteer for a number of organizations including
Special Olympics, Give to the Troops and Toys for Tots.
"It is a privilege to lead the men and women of the University of New Haven Police
Department and to serve the campus community," Mooney said. "The department remains
fully committed to promoting partnerships and applying problem-solving techniques
to proactively address safety concerns. I look forward to collaborating with students,
faculty and staff in continuing the strong relationship between the police department
and the campus community."
About the University of New Haven
The University of New Haven is a private, top-tier comprehensive institution recognized
as a national leader in experiential education. Founded in 1920, the university enrolls
approximately 1,800 graduate students and more than 4,600 undergraduates.