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

Connecticut State Police Patch STATE OF CONNECTICUT
Department of Public Safety
1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, Connecticut 06457		  
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 30, 2010

ADDITIONS TO Fingerprint System Benefits State, Municipalities

New additions to the Connecticut fingerprinting system unveiled today at the Connecticut State Police Headquarters will benefit State Police and Law Enforcement officers on duty in municipalities across the state.

The Automated Fingerprint Information System (AFIS) allows Troopers and Police Officers to submit criminal fingerprints electronically and immediately receive an FBI criminal history and identification from Connecticut – both of which will help law enforcement to make decisions regarding the release of the person back into the community.

Nine municipalities and three universities will receive both in-house fingerprinting units in the coming weeks and will completely outfit all state and local police departments in Connecticut.  The units were made available with a $1 million stimulus recovery grant from the federal government.

With a suspect’s fingerprints, proper identity will be ensured.  A suspect with a violent history will not be able to use a false name to elude capture or be released without proper bond.

“These new units will provide another valuable tool for law enforcement officers across the state of Connecticut.  Each fingerprinted suspect will be properly identified and held by police, if necessary, to keep the public safe,” noted Colonel Thomas Davoren, Commanding Officer of the Connecticut State Police.

Department of Public Safety Commissioner James M. Thomas noted, “This latest technology will enable our Troopers to quickly conduct criminal histories on suspects and to make decisions about those suspects. I am grateful for the federal stimulus funding, which will play a key role in keeping our communities safe.”

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