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Services
Emergency and Public Protection Services
The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) oversees public safety and emergency readiness across the state. There are six main branches of the department in charge of their own programs and services. These include:
Connecticut State Police
Police Officer Standards and Training
Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Fire Prevention and Control
Scientific Services
Statewide Emergency Communications
This page provides easy access to each division’s top resources, training programs, and emergency response services.
Connecticut State Police (CSP)
Statewide law enforcement services
Since 1903, CSP has delivered law enforcement services across the state. CSP has 11 troops. It provides primary policing for 82 municipalities. It also supports major crime, emergencies, and traffic.
Visit the CSP website
Connecticut Amber Alerts
Stay informed about CT's Amber Alert system to help find missing children fast.
Districts and locations
Find CT State Police troops and district info for quick access to local law enforcement.
Recruitment & selections
Find out how to join the CT State Police, getting selected, physical fitness, assessments, and more.
Bureau of Identification
Offers fingerprinting, background checks, and criminal history records.
Police Officer Standards and Training Council
Setting standards
The Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POSTC) establishes standards for police agencies and awards accreditation to those that comply with these standards.
POSTC also provides high-quality training for Connecticut police to ensure the safety of our state.
Visit the POSTC website
Accreditation Division
Develops, adopts and revises a comprehensive standards program for Law Enforcement Units.
Basic Training Division
Develops and provides basic training programs for new law enforcement officers statewide.
Field Services Division
Provides advanced, specialized in-service training courses for certified police officers of all ranks in CT.
Certification Division
Adopts and enforces professional standards for certification and decertification of Connecticut's police officers.
Emergency Management and Homeland Security
CT emergency resources
Find important tools for emergency planning and response across CT from the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS).
Visit the DEMHS website
DEMHS Grant Programs for CT
Learn about grants for cybersecurity, emergency management, and more from DEHMS.
Resources for individuals
Discover tools for personal preparedness and emergency response in our state.
Early Release/Late Opening
Stay updated on early release and late openings for CT State offices.
Fire Prevention and Control
Fire Prevention and Safety Training
The Commission on Fire Prevention and Control (CFPC) helps paid and volunteer firefighters get training and certification. Together, they work to stop or lessen the effects of fires and disasters in CT.
Visit the CFPC website
Become a firefighter
Learn how to become a career firefighter in CT. Find out what it takes to get started.
Candidate Physical Ability Test
Fees and registration details for the Connecticut Fire Academy CPAT.
Firefighter training
Basic and advanced firefighter training and education programs in CT.
Firefighter certification
Firefighter certification exams, applications, and renewal requirements.
Scientific Services
Forensic Analysis
Learn about CT's Division of Scientific Services (DSS). It provides forensic, lab, and investigative support to help law enforcement solve crimes.
Learn more about DSS
Division of Scientific Services forms
Access DSS forms for evidence submission and lab requests. Includes instructions for DNA, toxicology, and fingerprint analysis requests.
Quality and Laboratory Support Services
Quality control, training, and oversight for forensic lab analysis. These services ensure accuracy in police investigations.
Statewide Emergency Telecommunications
Safety Network
Statewide Emergency Communications (DSET) enhances 911 services. It also coordinates public safety communication. Advanced DSET systems support efficient emergency response in CT.
Visit the DSET website
9-1-1 in Connecticut
Learn how CT's 911 service quickly responds to emergencies.
CT Telecom System (CTS)
CTS provides land mobile radio and other interoperable communications for the CT State Police.
Public Safety Data Network PSDN
Learn how PSDN shares vital public safety data.
Training and Certification
Training and certification for emergency communications experts.
Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, CT 06457
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Services
Emergency and Public Protection Services
The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) oversees public safety and emergency readiness across the state. There are six main branches of the department in charge of their own programs and services. These include:
Connecticut State Police
Police Officer Standards and Training
Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Fire Prevention and Control
Scientific Services
Statewide Emergency Communications
This page provides easy access to each division’s top resources, training programs, and emergency response services.
Connecticut State Police (CSP)
Statewide law enforcement services
Since 1903, CSP has delivered law enforcement services across the state. CSP has 11 troops. It provides primary policing for 82 municipalities. It also supports major crime, emergencies, and traffic.
Visit the CSP website
Connecticut Amber Alerts
Stay informed about CT's Amber Alert system to help find missing children fast.
Districts and locations
Find CT State Police troops and district info for quick access to local law enforcement.
Recruitment & selections
Find out how to join the CT State Police, getting selected, physical fitness, assessments, and more.
Bureau of Identification
Offers fingerprinting, background checks, and criminal history records.
Police Officer Standards and Training Council
Setting standards
The Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POSTC) establishes standards for police agencies and awards accreditation to those that comply with these standards.
POSTC also provides high-quality training for Connecticut police to ensure the safety of our state.
Visit the POSTC website
Accreditation Division
Develops, adopts and revises a comprehensive standards program for Law Enforcement Units.
Basic Training Division
Develops and provides basic training programs for new law enforcement officers statewide.
Field Services Division
Provides advanced, specialized in-service training courses for certified police officers of all ranks in CT.
Certification Division
Adopts and enforces professional standards for certification and decertification of Connecticut's police officers.
Emergency Management and Homeland Security
CT emergency resources
Find important tools for emergency planning and response across CT from the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS).
Visit the DEMHS website
DEMHS Grant Programs for CT
Learn about grants for cybersecurity, emergency management, and more from DEHMS.
Resources for individuals
Discover tools for personal preparedness and emergency response in our state.
Early Release/Late Opening
Stay updated on early release and late openings for CT State offices.
Fire Prevention and Control
Fire Prevention and Safety Training
The Commission on Fire Prevention and Control (CFPC) helps paid and volunteer firefighters get training and certification. Together, they work to stop or lessen the effects of fires and disasters in CT.
Visit the CFPC website
Become a firefighter
Learn how to become a career firefighter in CT. Find out what it takes to get started.
Candidate Physical Ability Test
Fees and registration details for the Connecticut Fire Academy CPAT.
Firefighter training
Basic and advanced firefighter training and education programs in CT.
Firefighter certification
Firefighter certification exams, applications, and renewal requirements.
Scientific Services
Forensic Analysis
Learn about CT's Division of Scientific Services (DSS). It provides forensic, lab, and investigative support to help law enforcement solve crimes.
Learn more about DSS
Division of Scientific Services forms
Access DSS forms for evidence submission and lab requests. Includes instructions for DNA, toxicology, and fingerprint analysis requests.
Quality and Laboratory Support Services
Quality control, training, and oversight for forensic lab analysis. These services ensure accuracy in police investigations.
Statewide Emergency Telecommunications
Safety Network
Statewide Emergency Communications (DSET) enhances 911 services. It also coordinates public safety communication. Advanced DSET systems support efficient emergency response in CT.
Visit the DSET website
9-1-1 in Connecticut
Learn how CT's 911 service quickly responds to emergencies.
CT Telecom System (CTS)
CTS provides land mobile radio and other interoperable communications for the CT State Police.
Public Safety Data Network PSDN
Learn how PSDN shares vital public safety data.
Training and Certification
Training and certification for emergency communications experts.
Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, CT 06457