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

Connecticut State Police Patch STATE OF CONNECTICUT
Department of Public Safety
1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, Connecticut 06457		  
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 8, 2010

State Trooper Involved In shooting

The Connecticut State Police Eastern District Major Crime Squad and the Judicial District of Danbury State Attorney’s Office is investigating an officer involved shooting which resulted in one fatality.

State Troopers were assisting Danbury PD in a stolen motor vehicle pursuit which turned into a foot pursuit.  A life-threatening situation ensued resulting in a trooper discharging his weapon.

The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending identification and notification of next of kin.  The deceased will be transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for autopsy.

The trooper was treated and released from Danbury Hospital for minor injuries.

Danbury PD is assisting with this continuing investigation.

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