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

Imprints/Impressions Unit

Imprints
 

Imprint and impression evidence most often includes:

  • Footwear Imprints/Impressions
  • Tire Track Imprints/Impressions
  • Bite Marks
  • Lip and Ear Impressions
  • Glove Prints
  • Barefoot/sock and foot Impressions
  • Contusion and Abrasion Patterns
  • Fabric Impression/Transfers
  • Rubber Stamp impressions

Laboratory Imprints/Impressions Forensic Science Examiners are skilled at identifying, enhancing, collecting and documenting impression pattern evidence and are often called upon to provide at-scene assistance in these areas.