Public Safety

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• Board of Pardons and Paroles

  The mission of the Board of Pardons and Paroles is to facilitate the successful reintegration of suitable offenders into the community. The vision is to reduce recidivism, invest in crime prevention, reduce victimization, create safer communities and measure each of these factors. Citizens can get meeting minutes, research and development program information and victim services information via the Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles.

  Agency: Board of Pardons and Paroles

• Arrest Warrant Data

  The Office of Policy and Management gives a monthly warrant arrest report that includes details about issued failure to appear warrants, violation of probation warrants and order to incarcerate warrants in all of the towns across Connecticut.

  Agency: Office of Policy and Management

• Cold Cases – Arrests and Convictions

  The Division of Criminal Justice offers photos and summaries on "cold case" criminal investigations by the Cold Case Unit in the Office of the Chief State's Attorney and the Southeastern Connecticut/New London County Cold Case Unit. 

  Agency: Division of Criminal Justice

• Criminal Records

  The Division of Criminal Justice provides information about how the public can locate and request criminal records via the Connecticut State Police and/or the Judicial Branch.

  Agency: Division of Criminal Justice

• Connecticut Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

  The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program protects the health, safety, well-being and rights of individuals who reside in skilled nursing facilities, residential care homes and assisted living facilities.

  Agency: Long Term Care Ombudsman Program

• Connecticut State Pistol Permit

  To obtain a state pistol permit, citizens apply at their local police departments or the first selectman's office. SLFU is responsible for processing the 5 year permit after the 60 day permit is obtained.  Out of state residents must call 860-685-8494 to obtain an application packet. 

  Agency: Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

• Firearms and Permit Related Forms and Information

  Both in-state and out-of-state residents are eligible to apply for pistol permits and firearm-related certificates.

  Agency: Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

• Connecticut State Police

  Request police reports, see crime statistics, get amber alerts, view frequently asked questions and more.

  Agency: Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

• Firearms

  The Special Licensing and Firearms Unit (SLFU) is responsible for overseeing and regulating all retail and private firearm transactions and transfers  taking place within the state. The SLFU runs criminal background checks and maintains machine gun and assault weapon registries. 

  Agency: Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

• Sex Offender Registry

  The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection (DESPP) keeps an updated searchable record of sex offenders. Information provided includes the offenders last known address and physical descriptors as well as location, date, and details of the offense. The DESPP has not considered or assessed the specific risk of re-offense with regard to any individual prior to his or her inclusion within this Registry, and has made no determination that any individual included in the Registry is currently dangerous.

  Agency: Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

• State Police Reports and Criminal History Checks

  The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) provides instructions on how to get a copy of a police report or a criminal history record.

  Agency: Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

• Victim Services

  The Victim Services Unit provided by the Department of Correction (DOC) seeks to give victims of crime empathy, dignity, respect as well as a voice in correctional policy-making. The Victim Services Unit notifies victims of any changes in the status of incarcerated or imprisoned inmates that could impact the victim's safety and security. Confidential request for Notification of Status of an Inmate form, Victim Update Change of Information form and the Victim Services Unit Handbook.

  Agency: Department of Correction

• Parole and Community Services

  The Division of Parole and Community Services is the consolidated community supervision and enforcement functions of the Department of Correction and the Board of Parole. The Division is based in field offices in Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Waterbury and New London. The officers assigned to this Division monitor the offenders in the community to ensure compliance with their conditions of release.

  Agency: Department of Correction

• Family and Friends Information

  Family and friends of inmates can access a comprehensive set of information about how to see and communicate with their loved one who is incarcerated. The Department of Corrections (DOC) provides information about inmate accounts, community re-entry, telephone calls, child support, visiting schedules, voting rights, inmate family assistance/transportation and more.

  Agency: Department of Correction

• Department of Correction FAQs

  Family members and friends of those who have been incarcerated, students, and the public can get answers to the top 21 frequently asked questions about the Department of Correction (DOC). 

  Agency: Department of Correction