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

Speakers Bureau

Connecticut State PoliceMember's of the Connecticut State Police are available to speak with your school, senior center, civic organization or other group. This online form is designed as a convenient way for you to invite a Trooper to your event. Please complete this form and we will respond to your request as soon as possible. Thank you.

The Department has experts in all aspects of law enforcement who are available to speak with school children, civic organizations or other groups. Topics include, but are not limited to, personal safety, crime investigation, senior safety, highway safety, new drivers, computer crimes, internet safety for adults and children, or Connecticut State Police: Who we are and what we do.

Complete this online form to invite a member of our agency to your event.  Please send this form at least 30 days prior to the event.