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
May 20, 2011
      STATE POLICE LOCATE MISSING PERSON DECEASED

   On 05/19/11, at approximately 9:00 a.m., State Police received a complaint reporting that JEFFREY M. FRANCIS had left his residence for a brief time and was expected to return.  When he did not return as expected, family members reported him missing to State Police Troop F in Westbrook.

   Troopers broadcast a description of the missing person’s vehicle to all police agencies.  The car was located near Lake Beseck in Middlefield.

   Troopers searched for the missing man utilizing State Police K-9 teams, manpower and the State Police Dive Team.

   On 05/20/11 at approximately 1:10 p.m., JEFFREY FRANCIS was found deceased in Lake Beseck just off of King Road in Middlefield by members of the State Police Dive Team.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.

   The State Police investigation has determined that there appears to be no criminal aspect to this death. A post-mortem examination will be conducted by the Office of the Chief State’s Medical Examiner to determine the manner and cause of death.

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LT. J. Paul Vance