Lt. J. Paul Vance
Public Information Officer

For the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection &
the Connecticut State Police

         The Public Information Office gathers and disseminates timely and accurate information regarding law enforcement efforts to the public through various print and broadcast media in the state of Connecticut.

Through the media, the PIO staff brings information to the public. This information might include serious highway accidents, missing persons or help wanted from potential witnesses to crimes or accidents. Information is distributed to Connecticut citizens through new releases, press conferences and special events. The PIO office of the Connecticut State Police is committed to ensuring that the public is aware of our activities, our services and our presence.

Click on the “press releases” link at left for the latest news from the Connecticut State Police. Click on “FAQs” for the most frequently asked questions of the PIO office.

Phone: (860) 685-8230

Fax:  (860) 685-8301

E-mail:  DESPP PIO

Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.