Chief State’s Attorney Patrick J. Griffin was interviewed by the Hartford Courant for a story published on April 20, 2026 about a moratorium on the Use of Artificial Intelligence programs to draft, author and/or narrate police reports.

Police officers and prosecutors working in Middlesex, New London, Tolland and Windham counties recently attended full-day professional training focused on the evolving relationship between the Fourth Amendment and modern digital evidence.

 

The Division of Criminal Justice recently marked a historic milestone as Racheal Cain was sworn in as Chief Inspector for the Office of Inspector General, becoming the first woman in Connecticut history to hold the position.

 

The Civil Litigation Bureau in the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney has launched a statewide initiative to combat elder abuse and financial fraud, responding to what officials describe as a disturbing rise in scams targeting older adults. 

 

Connecticut’s prosecutors received detailed guidance on the state’s expanded Trust Act during the Division of Criminal Justice’s annual training for Deputy Assistant State’s Attorneys, held in December 2025 in the Kevin T. Kane Training Center at the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney.

The Division of Criminal Justice held a full-day professional development training for Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorneys on November 19, 2025, at the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney in Rocky Hill. The event brought together prosecutorial leaders from across the state for a series of sessions focused on management, employee wellness, and technology.

About 130 law enforcement officials gathered in October at the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury for the three-day Division of Criminal Justice Evidence Academy. The intensive training event, held October 27-29, included presentations from prosecutors, public defenders, forensic scientists, and federal agents that explored the evolving landscape of evidence handling, courtroom testimony, and investigative best practices. The academy featured a robust agenda designed to strengthen courtroom readiness and interagency collaboration. 

In a press conference at the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney on September 30, 2025, Ansonia/Milford Judicial District State’s Attorney Margaret E. Kelley announced rewards totaling $100,000 were being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the killings of David Rivera and Carlos Omar Calderón.

Chief State’s Attorney Patrick J. Griffin delivered the keynote address at the September 24, 2025, Connecticut Police Chiefs’ Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation dinner, held in honor of the memory of officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The annual event, attended by law enforcement leaders, public officials, and families of fallen officers, served as a solemn reminder of the courage and commitment of Connecticut’s law enforcement community. Chief State’s Attorney Griffin praised the bravery of those who serve and emphasized the importance of remembering those who gave their lives to protect others.

Law enforcement officials from across Connecticut gathered at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington on September 16, 2025, for the annual John M. Bailey Seminar, a half-day event focused on emerging legal developments shaping police policies and practices.