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
August 16, 2011
State Police Make Computer Crimes Arrest

Over a period of several months, Connecticut State Police Computer Crimes Unit Detectives conducted a lengthy online undercover investigation.

During the course of the investigation, Detectives applied for and executed a search and seizure warrant at 131 Oneco St. Norwich, Ct., the home of the accused, Christopher S. Bates. 

State Police Detectives than applied for, and were granted an arrest warrant from G.A. #10 New London, for the arrest of Christopher S. Bates.  Bates turned himself in to State Police Troop E- Montville, where he was arrested and processed.  He was held on a $200,000 bond.

Arrested:          Christopher S. Bates   (DOB 02/02/1967)

                        131 Oneco Street,

Norwich CT  06360

Charges:           Criminal Attempt to Impair the morals of a child

                        Possession of child pornography 2nd degree

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LT. J. Paul Vance