Public Safety

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  • Fugitive Tip Line

    The Department of Correction (DOC) provides a 24 hour per day/7 days per week fugitive investigation tip line. The Parole Fugitive Investigations Unit is most interested in Parole absconders, transitional supervision escapees, and other cases deemed high profile. If you have any information call (860) 982 - 2372 or email CT.FUGITIVE@ct.gov.

    Agency: Department of Correction
  • Inmate Accounts

    Anyone interested in sending money to an inmate can do so using the Inmate Trust Fund (ITF) through the Department of Correction (DOC). Funds are accepted through ITF by certified check, cashier's check, attorney check, employer check, refund check, social security check, tax refund, unemployment check or veteran's administration check via U.S. mail. Makes checks payable to the inmate and include: inmate first name, middle initial, last name, inmate number, date of birth, sender's full name and address. Send checks to: Inmate Trust Fund, P.O. Box 290800, Wethersfield, CT 06129-0800.

    Agency: Department of Correction
  • Inmate Phone System

    Friends and family of inmates can receive calls through the SECURUS phone system. Those receiving calls must create an account online or by phone. There are three account options: AdvanceConnect™, Traditional collect and Direct Bill.

    Agency: Department of Correction
  • Inmate Search

    Citizens can search for current inmates using their Connecticut Department of Correction (CT DOC) number, name and date of birth. Information regarding offenders currently incarcerated with the Department of Correction (DOC) is made available as a public service and in the interest of public safety. You are cautioned that the information on this site may not reflect the current status regarding an offender. Release dates are subject to change and not all statues are processed in the computer system.

    Agency: Department of Correction
  • Visiting a Correctional Facility

    Inmate visiting guidelines and instructions, privileged/professional visits, facility visiting schedule.

    Agency: Department of Correction
  • Correctional Facilities

    For information and location of state correctional facilities throughout the state.

    Agency: Department of Correction
  • Violations of Crime Victims’ Rights

    The Office of the Victim Advocate provides oversight of state and private agencies, and advocacy to crime victims when a violation of their rights is at issue. The OVA receives and reviews complaints of persons concerning the actions of any state agency or other entity that provides services to crime victims.

    Agency: Office of the Victim Advocate
  • State Environmental Conservation Police

    The State Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon) protect the public and Connecticut's natural resources.  They work in many areas including fish and game, boating, wildlife management and parks and forests.

    Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
  • Conservation Education - Firearms Safety (CE-FS) Classes

    Conservation Education/Firearms Safety (CE/FS) courses are administered by the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection's (DEEP) Wildlife Division and are taught throughout the year by a dedicated corps of certified volunteer instructors. There are no fees for any of the courses and all materials are provided free of charge by the CE/FS Program.

    Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
  • Biological Agents and Bioterrorism

    CT DPH Information on Biological Agents and Bioterrorism

  • IT Capital Investment Program - Project Status Reports

    Each agency receiving funds through the Information Technology Capital Investment Program must report semi-annually to the Information Technology Strategy and Investment Committee and OPM, IT Policy Director. The reports on this page are separated by those projects already completed (closed out) and projects still underway (Active).

  • Energy Assistance - Cold Weather Preparedness Tips

    When the weather gets cold, elders especially may develop a reduction in their body temperature more easily, as a result of decreased ability in temperature control and decrease in subcutaneous fat. Excessive drop in body temperature can lead to hypothermia. Elders with chronic illnesses, such as chronic respiratory diseases or asthma, are also vulnerable to disease deterioration in cold weather.

  • Social Work Services

    Social Work Services develops services and methods of service delivery designed to respect the client’s right to self-determination and empower and protect individuals, families and those who are economically disadvantaged or otherwise vulnerable.

  • National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS), Fire Data Reports and Incident Counts

    The Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) is responsible for maintaining Connecticut's statistics for the U.S. Fire Administration’s (USFA) database for the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). The NFIRS data provides fire information at the local, state and national levels, and assists fire service agencies and public officials in identifying fire-related problems and trends.

  • Connecticut Burn Injury Reporting

    The Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) administers Connecticut burn injury reporting on behalf of the State Fire Marshal. C.G.S.19a-510a requires all attending physicians, administrators of Healthcare Institutions, their designee or any other Healthcare provider, to report specific treated burn injuries.

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Special Licensing and Firearms

Find information on processes and forms for special licensing and firearm licensing from the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection.