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• Biological Agents and Bioterrorism

  CT DPH Information on Biological Agents and Bioterrorism

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Connecticut Burn Injury Reporting

  The Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) administers Connecticut burn injury reporting on behalf of the State Fire Marshal. C.G.S.19a-510a requires all attending physicians, administrators of Healthcare Institutions, their designee or any other Healthcare provider, to report specific treated burn injuries.

• National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS), Fire Data Reports and Incident Counts

  The Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) is responsible for maintaining Connecticut's statistics for the U.S. Fire Administration’s (USFA) database for the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). The NFIRS data provides fire information at the local, state and national levels, and assists fire service agencies and public officials in identifying fire-related problems and trends.

• Energy Assistance - Cold Weather Preparedness Tips

  When the weather gets cold, elders especially may develop a reduction in their body temperature more easily, as a result of decreased ability in temperature control and decrease in subcutaneous fat. Excessive drop in body temperature can lead to hypothermia. Elders with chronic illnesses, such as chronic respiratory diseases or asthma, are also vulnerable to disease deterioration in cold weather.

• Board of Pardons and Paroles

  The mission of the Board of Pardons and Paroles is to facilitate the successful reintegration of suitable offenders into the community. The vision is to reduce recidivism, invest in crime prevention, reduce victimization, create safer communities and measure each of these factors. Citizens can get meeting minutes, research and development program information and victim services information via the Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles.

  Agency: Board of Pardons and Paroles

• Arrest Warrant Data

  The Office of Policy and Management gives a monthly warrant arrest report that includes details about issued failure to appear warrants, violation of probation warrants and order to incarcerate warrants in all of the towns across Connecticut.

  Agency: Office of Policy and Management

• Cold Cases – Arrests and Convictions

  The Division of Criminal Justice offers photos and summaries on "cold case" criminal investigations by the Cold Case Unit in the Office of the Chief State's Attorney and the Southeastern Connecticut/New London County Cold Case Unit. 

  Agency: Division of Criminal Justice

• Criminal Records

  The Division of Criminal Justice provides information about how the public can locate and request criminal records via the Connecticut State Police and/or the Judicial Branch.

  Agency: Division of Criminal Justice

• Connecticut Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

  The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program protects the health, safety, well-being and rights of individuals who reside in skilled nursing facilities, residential care homes and assisted living facilities.

  Agency: Long Term Care Ombudsman Program

• Connecticut State Pistol Permit

  To obtain a state pistol permit, citizens apply at their local police departments or the first selectman's office. SLFU is responsible for processing the 5 year permit after the 60 day permit is obtained.  Out of state residents must call 860-685-8494 to obtain an application packet. 

  Agency: Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

• Firearms and Permit Related Forms and Information

  Both in-state and out-of-state residents are eligible to apply for pistol permits and firearm-related certificates.

  Agency: Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

• Connecticut State Police

  Request police reports, see crime statistics, get amber alerts, view frequently asked questions and more.

  Agency: Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

• Firearms

  The Special Licensing and Firearms Unit (SLFU) is responsible for overseeing and regulating all retail and private firearm transactions and transfers  taking place within the state. The SLFU runs criminal background checks and maintains machine gun and assault weapon registries. 

  Agency: Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

• Sex Offender Registry

  The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection (DESPP) keeps an updated searchable record of sex offenders. Information provided includes the offenders last known address and physical descriptors as well as location, date, and details of the offense. The DESPP has not considered or assessed the specific risk of re-offense with regard to any individual prior to his or her inclusion within this Registry, and has made no determination that any individual included in the Registry is currently dangerous.

  Agency: Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

• State Police Reports and Criminal History Checks

  The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) provides instructions on how to get a copy of a police report or a criminal history record.

  Agency: Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection