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

Forensic Science Laboratory

Forensic Science Laboratory

 

The Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory is responsible for all forensic examinations for the State of Connecticut and derives its statutory authority from C.G.S. § 29-7b which states in part, the Division:

  1. May investigate any physical evidence or evidentiary material related to a crime upon the request of any federal, state or local agency;
  2. May conduct or assist in the scientific field investigation at the scene of a crime and provide other technical assistance and training in the various fields of scientific criminal investigation upon request;
  3. Shall assure the safe custody of evidence during examination;
  4. Shall forward a written report of the results of an examination of evidence to the agency submitting such evidence;
  5. Shall render expert court testimony when requested; and
  6. Shall conduct ongoing research in the areas of the forensic sciences.
 
 Processing large plastic bags for latent prints 

 

 paint chip and m/v   
Photograph of a stainless steel revolver 
 
  
Identification
Imprints / Impressions
Questioned Documents
Firearms/Toolmarks