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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
NOTICE:
Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases and the change in city regulations, fingerprinting has been suspended until further notice. If you have already called and have scheduled an appointment, your current position on the appointment list will be maintained. When fingerprinting resumes you will be rescheduled based on your position on the list. Currently, individuals on the list are scheduled through December 2nd. If you are not currently on the list and would like to schedule an appointment, you will not be able to until fingerprinting resumes. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause. For further information call 203-581-5263 during our normal hours of operation listed in our Permits and Fingerprinting page.
Also, the Lighthouse Program & Youth Services will remain closed to the public with minimal exceptions. Fillable applications are available on this site and all services this department provides will continue via email or through phone calls. In person Lighthouse programming at all 24 schools is currently available as is parent choice for virtual activities. For immediate assistance, please call (203) 576-7252.
Parents can register students for a five day per week virtual program from 3:15 to 5:15 or a combination of in person and virtual based on the current hybrid schedule.
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 203-581-5201 to schedule an appointment. Further information may be obtained by clicking this link: Permits and Fingerprinting
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.
Listing files in 'Detective Bureau Documents'
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.
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