Connecticut State Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection



State Police Headquarters Modified Services/Hours
  • Announcement for New Pistol Permit Applicants Only - 5/26/2021
  • Effective June 15, 2020, DESPP-HQ Fingerprint Identification Unit will re-open for in person fingerprinting requestsby appointment only. - 6/5/2020
  • Effective June 15, 2020, DESPP-HQ Reports and Records will re-open for in person requestsby appointment only. For information or to schedule your appointment please click HERE - 6/5/2020
  • At this time, pistol permit renewals will continue to be done by mail only.
  • Fingerprinting Limitations and License Expiration/Renewal extensions; view documentHERE- 4/30/2020
  • Suspension of requirements for unarmed security guards from other states; view documentHERE- 4/30/2020
  • Still regular business hours for Sex Offender Registry and Deadly Weapons Offender Registry- 4/30/2020
  • No service for guard cards (see Governor Lamont’s Executive Order changes to licensing requirements HERE )- 4/30/2020
  • Individuals will be asked to wait outside until called into the building- 4/30/2020

DESPP Contact Us

State of Connecticut
Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, Connecticut 06457

Citizen's Guide to Making Commendations, Inquiries and Complaints


General inquiries may be sent to:

Email: Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection


State Employee Telephone Numbers and E-Mail Addresses


Departmental Contact Information


Directions

The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is centrally located in Middletown, Connecticut. Take Exit 20 off of I-91.

From I-91 North, left at end of ramp on to Country Club Road. Go straight after next stop sign and DESPP will be on your left beyond the commuter parking lot.

From I-91 South, take a left at end of ramp, then take your next right on to Country Club Road. DESPP will be on your left beyond the commuter parking lot.


Headquarters for the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection:

1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, CT 06457
Telephone: 860-685-8000


Division Locations:

Commission on Fire Prevention and Control/Connecticut Fire Academy

34 Perimeter Road
Windsor Locks
CT 06096-1069
Telephone: 860-627-6363


Emergency Management and Homeland Security

1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, CT 06457
Telephone: 860-685-8531


Statewide Emergency Telecommunications

1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, CT 06457
Telephone: 860-685-8080


Police Officers Standards and Training Council

285 Preston Avenue
Meriden, CT 06450-4891
Telephone: 203-238-6505


Scientific Services

278 Colony Street
Meriden, CT 06451
Telephone: 203-639-6460


Connecticut State Police

1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, CT 06457
Telephone: 860-685-8190