Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Welcome to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

DESPP plays an essential role in keeping Connecticut safe. Every day, our employees are on the front lines, from preparing for the next emergency to analyzing crime-scene DNA to patrolling our highways. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life in Connecticut through law enforcement, public education, the latest science and technology, and state-of-the-art training for our employees.
Thank you, Commissioner Ronnell A. Higgins

Commissioner Higgins, Sen. Murphy, Gov. Lamont Discuss Surge in Reckless Driving

The Connecticut State Police are stopping more motorists and expanding enforcement in a statewide campaign to stop reckless driving. DESPP is working with other state agencies, including the state Department of Transportation, to reduce highway fatalities.

Making CT’s Presidential Election Safe and Secure

The Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security along with Gov. Ned Lamont and the Secretary of the State brought together 147 municipalities on June 12 to prepare for any unexpected events on election day.

Crime in Connecticut 2023 Released

The annual report is the state’s most comprehensive compilation of crime statistics, providing detailed information on criminal offenses and arrests. The report now makes full use of the relatively new National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS), which provides more detailed information about crime incidents.

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Commissioner Ronnell A. Higgins

The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology.

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Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

1111 Country Club Road
Middletown CT 06457
Phone Number: 860-685-8000