It is with pleasure that I welcome you to the Connecticut Department of Public Safety (DPS) website.  DPS has a commitment to ensure the safety and well being of Connecticut’s citizens and to enforce the state’s laws and regulations vigorously, fairly, and impartially.  We do so while respecting the dignity and rights of all with whom we come in contact and with respect for the trust and faith that the citizens of this state have placed in us.

         The Department of Public Safety recognizes that effective communication with Connecticut's citizens is critical to accomplishing our mission.  To that end, any person who wishes to communicate with the department may do so by mail, telephone, or through e-mail at DPS.Feedback@po.state.ct.us .

The following is a listing of some of the services and information that are available online.

·  AMBER Alert ·  Accreditation Unit ·  AFIS (Automated Fingerprint  Identification  System) ·  Bureau of Criminal Investigations ·  Child Safety Seat  Installation Inspections ·  Computer Crimes and Electronic  Evidence  Unit ·  Connecticut Troopers Memorial  Scholarship Fund ·  Controlled Substance and  Toxicology Laboratory ·  Crime Analysis Unit ·  Criminal Record Information

·  Forensic Science Laboratory ·  Office of Statewide Emergency  Telecommunications ·  Office of the State Building Inspector ·  Office of the State Fire Marshal ·  Public Information/Media Relations ·  Regulations:   Uniform Statewide Pursuit Policy ·  Reports & Records ·  Selections & Recruiting ·  Sex Offender Registry ·  Special Licenses & Firearms ·  State Police Academy ·  State Police Troops & Districts .  Professional Standards Unit

We strive to provide all citizens of the State of Connecticut, not only our continuing dedication to serving your public safety immediate needs, but also our continuted assessment to enhance our agency efficiency.

Please feel free to share your ideas with us as the agency learns and grows.  Thank you for visiting our website.

                                                   Sincerely,

                                                   John A. Danaher III
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