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

Meeting Schedule

2020 Meeting Dates

Meetings occur quarterly on Fridays, and begin at 9:00 AM:
  • January 3, 2020  -  Agenda
  • April 3, 2020
  • July 10, 2020
  • October 2, 2020
All meetings are held at:
Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, CT  06457
Room 245 (2nd Floor - Center)

All meetings are open to the public.

Directions to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection:
I-91, Exit 20.  West on Country Club Road to DESPP HQ.

For further detailed directions or additional information, call (860) 685-8080.