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• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Correctional Facilities

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

  Agency: Department of Correction

• 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 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