DESPP, or the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection of Connecticut, keeps the state safe through law enforcement, emergency management, forensic science, and public safety training, including highway patrol and crime-scene analysis. The department provides licensing, fingerprinting, pistol permits, and various forms and resources, along with internship and employment opportunities for those pursuing careers as troopers, police officers, firefighters, or licensed professionals. DESPP oversees divisions such as the State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Fire Prevention and Control, the Police Officers Standards and Training Council, and Scientific Services, offering news, events, data, and public resources to residents and first responders.
AI named Connecticut State Police in March 2026.