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

Reports and Records

Accident Information Summary

An Accident Information Summary provides preliminary information regarding the parties involved in an accident, vehicles involved, insurance information and a brief summary of the accident. The summary is for informational purposes only and is not the official accident report.Accident Information Summaries are available to the parties involved in an accident on the DESPP Internet website.  Accident Information Summaries will be available for thirty (30) days from the date of the accident.  Connecticut General Statutes may restrict what information is provided in the summary. In cases where information is restricted, you may visit the State Police Troop in the area in which your accident occurred to obtain a copy of the Accident Information Summary.

For a free copy of an Accident Information Summary, please click this link: https://accidents.despp.ct.gov

 

State Police Reports

A completed case report can be requested, for a non-refundable search fee in the amount of $16.00, pursuant to Connecticut General Statute 29-10b.

  1. Many simple motor vehicle accidents may be available online at http://www.BuyCrash.com within ten business days following the date of the accident.*
  2. Accidents which are not available online within 30 days from the date of the accident and other investigative reports may be requested electronically by clicking here.*
  3. You may also request a copy of an incident report by mailing a completed request form, DPS-96-C Request for Copy of Report with appropriate payment.
  • DO NOT E-MAIL or FAX REQUEST, U.S. MAIL only
  • *Additional convenience fees may apply for online requests.  Convenience fees are collected by the third party vendor and are not payable to the State of Connecticut.
  • If you have questions, please call (860) 685-8250.  Reports and Records walk-in hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • WHERE DO I SERVE A SUBPOENA FOR A DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION REPORT?
    • All subpoenas for Reports and Records must be served at the:
      • Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
        Connecticut State Police Headquarters
        1111 Country Club Road
        Middletown, CT 06457

 

State Police Bureau of Identification

All requests for criminal history should be mailed to:

Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
State Police Bureau of Identification
1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 685-8480

Please note that there are rate changes effective December 1, 2017 to request the following records.

 

How do I request a criminal history record?
  • *NOTE: This is not to be used for Visas, Foreign Adoption, Immigration, etc.
    Please use "Letter of Good Conduct Form"

    Click on the following for the form and instructions: DPS-0846-C

 

How do I request a letter of good conduct?
  • THIS FORM IS REQUIRED WHEN ENTERING THE UNITED STATES OR A FOREIGN COUNTRY.
    (i.e. Visas, Immigration, Foreign Adoption)

    Click on the following for the form and instructions: DPS-181-C

 

*DO NOT E-MAIL or FAX REQUESTS, U.S. MAIL ONLY
  • Please note, fingerprinting for criminal record checks must be completed by a law enforcement agency. Fingerprints taken by the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection are subject to a fee of $15.00.
  • Rate Change Information - Effective January 1, 2019