
Dept. of Emergency Services and Public Protection
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09-02-2024 19:34:58
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A recent commentary in the Connecticut Mirror suggested that the CT State Police aren't enforcing traffic laws on the Merritt Parkway. DESPP Commissioner Higgins responds and explains that troopers are on the parkway 24/7. ctmirror.org/2025/01/16/the…


On the job in D.C.: CT State Police joined thousands of officers from around the nation deployed to Washington for the Presidential Inauguration. More than 200 soldiers and airmen the Connecticut National Guard are also in the Capitol. Governor Ned Lamont


Higgins on Hate Crime: With the support of Commissioner Higgins, Chief State’s Attorney Patrick Griffin and the CT Hate Crimes Advisory Council, Governor Ned Lamont has proposed a bill to strengthen hate crime laws in the state. CT State Police youtube.com/watch?v=AHec7r…


It's DESPP By The Numbers Week: There are six agencies that make up the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. Here's a glimpse of some of the 2024 numbers from CT Fire Academy


CRIME LAB IN ACTION: More leads for law enforcement, turning around evidence faster, a perfect accreditation. This is DESPP. This is the Division of Scientific Services. This is By The Numbers 2024. Governor Ned Lamont CT State Police


RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES: the CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security is one of six divisions that make up the state Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. When the floods and fires strike, DEMHS is there. Governor Ned Lamont


After a productive meeting with Consul General of India, Binaya Pradhan, in Connecticut, I’m now in India to strengthen our ties and explore new opportunities. Kicking off at VentureClash at IIT Madras with Connecticut Innovations’ recruiting event and pitch showcase!





CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATORS: For the first time, the state forensic lab opened its doors to students investigating the Murder on Music Mountain. WATCH: Governor Ned Lamont

. Richard Blumenthal and Fire Service leaders ask FEMA and President Donald J. Trump to restore funding for National Fire Academy.


.Governor Ned Lamont to police grads: you are a vital part of the community. Thank you.

CSI: TONG AT CRIME LAB Connecticut Attorney General AG William Tong stopped by the Division of Scientific Services this week to learn how rapid turnaround of DNA and ballistics evidence is yielding more leads for law enforcement. CT State Police Governor Ned Lamont


FIGHTING HATE: DESPP Commissioner Ronnell A. Higgins says his agency is stepping up efforts to combat hate crimes in Connecticut. Governor Ned Lamont CT State Police courant.com/2025/03/30/des…


Emergency management, flood control, preparedness programs on the federal chopping block. Governor Ned Lamont, DESPP Commissioner Higgins, DEEP Commissioner Dykes, Deputy DESPP Commissioner Bergeron warn that critical funding is being eliminated.


THESE PEOPLE MIGHT SAVE YOUR LIFE ONE DAY: It's National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week. These are the dispatchers who politely, professionally, and expertly handle your 9-1-1 calls. We have more thank you messages to come, but let's start with Governor Ned Lamont

It's hurricane season, do you know what your plan is?Watch CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security's hurricane preparedness videos. youtube.com/channel/UCv5NN…
