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

1984 Ellington Homicide, Robert Beauchene Jr.



The Connecticut State Police Eastern District Major Crime Squad is investigating the August 26, 1984 homicide of Robert Beauchene Junior. Beauchene was found shot to death on the west bank of Shenipst Lake in Ellington, Connecticut. Beauchene was last seen rowing away from shore in a canoe with another male.


A $10,000.00 cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this murder has been authorized by Governor William O’Neill. All information will be held strictly confidential.

The Connecticut State Police is actively investigating this murder with the assistance of a number of local Police Departments.  Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact;

Connecticut State Police  (860) 896-3230

This case remains actively under investigation.