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

If you are attending LEOSA for recertification, YOU MUST:

  • Call Imisa Rivera at 860-685-8011 to schedule your date prior to filling out your application.  (See dates offered)
  • Complete the application (see forms)
  • Complete a "Release and Indemnification" form (see forms)
  • Bring your valid State of Connecticut Pistol Permit.
  • Bring your expiring LEOSA card. 

Please get all documents to us prior to your appointment. 

You may fax: (860) 685-8496

E-mail: Imisa.Rivera@ct.gov

or mail

Imisa Rivera

Special Licensing & Firearms Unit

1111 Country Club Rd.

Middletown, CT 06457