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

Your Help Is Needed

The Connecticut State Police frequently relies on the general public for help in solving criminal cases. If you have witnessed a crime or if you have information that might help detectives solve a longstanding case, we would like to hear from you. Cold cases present a challenge for law enforcement to seek new avenues to solve crimes. Click on the links below to learn more about some unsolved investigations in Connecticut. If you can help State Police solve a crime, please call 860-685-8190, or our 24 hour line at 800-842-0200 (in-state only).

TEXT A TIP

  • CLICK HERE if you would like more information on the "TEXT A TIP" Program

 

Open Cases

 

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