The Detective Bureau is open for appointments Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
An appointment can be scheduled by calling (203) 581-5201

Fingerprinting Services

Fingerprinting services are available for work-related background checks, motor vehicle commercial operator’s license, pistol permits, immigration and sexual offender registration. An appointment is required for fingerprinting. Please also call on the day of your appointment to confirm availability. Days of operation are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Hours of operation: 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Cost is $10

By law, a sexual offender has only a five day period within which to register.

Crime Information

If anyone has information regarding a crime or a current investigation they can contact the Bureau at (203) 581-5201

Warrant Applications

Instructions Associated with Warrant Applications

Felony Crimes

The complainant or victim must see a detective. The victim must first have reported the crime to the patrol division. The patrol division files a written incident report. The victim will be instructed by the officer when the report will be available and to call the detective bureau at (203) 581-5201 to arrange to meet with a detective. Prior to the meeting with a detective, the victim/complainant should go to the record room and obtain a copy of the incident report. There is no charge for this copy. At the meeting a detective or a supervisor will review the report and determine what action should be taken. Often, it is at this time that a warrant application is given to the victim/complainant.

Misdemeanor Crimes

The warrant application process for Misdemeanor crimes is the same as Felony crimes.

In order for the Bridgeport Police to expedite the handling of your case download the following Four-page packet, that explains what a person needs to know when seeking to have a warrant prepared and the forms that need to be filled out.

Arson Unit 

The arson unit is staffed by the Bridgeport Fire Department.
The arson tip-line is (203) 576-8372. This telephone is equipped with an answering machine.

The arson hot-line is 1-800-84-ARSON.

Rewards of up to $2,500.00 are frequently offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals responsible for an arson.