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

Training Class Schedule

Public Safety Telecommunicator Training Schedule

The 2020 schedule includes eight classes.  All classes will be held at the Connecticut Police Academy in Meriden, CT, from 9am-4pm:

  • January 14-16
  • March 17-19
  • April 28-30
  • June 9-11
  • July 14-16
  • September 15-17
  • October 20-22
  • December 1-3

The Registration Form can be found under Enrolling in a State Training Program

For more information, contact the Division of Statewide Emergency Telecommunications (DSET) at (860) 685-8080.