Correctional Facilities
For information and location of state correctional facilities throughout the state.
Public Safety
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Biological Agents and Bioterrorism
CT DPH Information on Biological Agents and Bioterrorism
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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.
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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.
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Request police reports, see crime statistics, get amber alerts, view frequently asked questions and more.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Visiting a Correctional Facility
Inmate visiting guidelines and instructions, privileged/professional visits, facility visiting schedule.
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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
