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

Western District Major Crime Squad

Western District Headquarters
452-B Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
Toll Free In-State Only
(800) 203-0004Office Number
(860) 626-7975
Fax Number
(860) 626-7976
Email:  Western District Major Crime Squad

The primary responsibility of the Western District Major Crime Squad is to conduct all major investigations that occur within the District, and to identify, collect, and preserve all items containing evidentiary value.

The Western District Major Crime Squad will assist all Troops and local Police Departments with case investigations within the District by providing technical assistance. Western District Major Crime Squad personnel respond, upon request, to assist all local Police Departments within the District with crime scene processing expertise. Western District Major Crime Squad personnel routinely work in conjunction with State and Federal law enforcement agencies.