Public Safety

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• Victim Services

  The Victim Services Unit provided by the Department of Correction (DOC) seeks to give victims of crime empathy, dignity, respect as well as a voice in correctional policy-making. The Victim Services Unit notifies victims of any changes in the status of incarcerated or imprisoned inmates that could impact the victim's safety and security. Confidential request for Notification of Status of an Inmate form, Victim Update Change of Information form and the Victim Services Unit Handbook.

  Agency: Department of Correction

• Parole and Community Services

  The Division of Parole and Community Services is the consolidated community supervision and enforcement functions of the Department of Correction and the Board of Parole. The Division is based in field offices in Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Waterbury and New London. The officers assigned to this Division monitor the offenders in the community to ensure compliance with their conditions of release.

  Agency: Department of Correction

• Family and Friends Information

  Family and friends of inmates can access a comprehensive set of information about how to see and communicate with their loved one who is incarcerated. The Department of Corrections (DOC) provides information about inmate accounts, community re-entry, telephone calls, child support, visiting schedules, voting rights, inmate family assistance/transportation and more.

  Agency: Department of Correction

• Department of Correction FAQs

  Family members and friends of those who have been incarcerated, students, and the public can get answers to the top 21 frequently asked questions about the Department of Correction (DOC). 

  Agency: Department of Correction

• Fugitive Tip Line

  The Department of Correction (DOC) provides a 24 hour per day/7 days per week fugitive investigation tip line. The Parole Fugitive Investigations Unit is most interested in Parole absconders, transitional supervision escapees, and other cases deemed high profile. If you have any information call (860) 982 - 2372 or email CT.FUGITIVE@ct.gov.

  Agency: Department of Correction

• Inmate Accounts

  Anyone interested in sending money to an inmate can do so using the Inmate Trust Fund (ITF) through the Department of Correction (DOC). Funds are accepted through ITF by certified check, cashier's check, attorney check, employer check, refund check, social security check, tax refund, unemployment check or veteran's administration check via U.S. mail. Makes checks payable to the inmate and include: inmate first name, middle initial, last name, inmate number, date of birth, sender's full name and address. Send checks to: Inmate Trust Fund, P.O. Box 290800, Wethersfield, CT 06129-0800.

  Agency: Department of Correction

• Inmate Phone System

  Friends and family of inmates can receive calls through the SECURUS phone system. Those receiving calls must create an account online or by phone. There are three account options: AdvanceConnect™, Traditional collect and Direct Bill.

  Agency: Department of Correction

• Inmate Search

  Citizens can search for current inmates using their Connecticut Department of Correction (CT DOC) number, name and date of birth. Information regarding offenders currently incarcerated with the Department of Correction (DOC) is made available as a public service and in the interest of public safety. You are cautioned that the information on this site may not reflect the current status regarding an offender. Release dates are subject to change and not all statues are processed in the computer system.

  Agency: Department of Correction

• Visiting a Correctional Facility

  Inmate visiting guidelines and instructions, privileged/professional visits, facility visiting schedule.

  Agency: Department of Correction

• Correctional Facilities

  For information and location of state correctional facilities throughout the state.

  Agency: Department of Correction

• Violations of Crime Victims’ Rights

  The Office of the Victim Advocate provides oversight of state and private agencies, and advocacy to crime victims when a violation of their rights is at issue. The OVA receives and reviews complaints of persons concerning the actions of any state agency or other entity that provides services to crime victims.

  Agency: Office of the Victim Advocate

• State Environmental Conservation Police

  The State Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon) protect the public and Connecticut's natural resources.  They work in many areas including fish and game, boating, wildlife management and parks and forests.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Conservation Education - Firearms Safety (CE-FS) Classes

  Conservation Education/Firearms Safety (CE/FS) courses are administered by the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection's (DEEP) Wildlife Division and are taught throughout the year by a dedicated corps of certified volunteer instructors. There are no fees for any of the courses and all materials are provided free of charge by the CE/FS Program.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Social Work Services

  Social Work Services develops services and methods of service delivery designed to respect the client’s right to self-determination and empower and protect individuals, families and those who are economically disadvantaged or otherwise vulnerable.

• IT Capital Investment Program - Project Status Reports

  Each agency receiving funds through the Information Technology Capital Investment Program must report semi-annually to the Information Technology Strategy and Investment Committee and OPM, IT Policy Director. The reports on this page are separated by those projects already completed (closed out) and projects still underway (Active).