City of Bridgeport

The Detective Bureau

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.

If an emergency situation should occur during the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., please call the Complaint Bureau 576-7671 and the investigators will be notified.

Fingerprinting Services

Fingerprinting services for work-related, motor vehicle commercial operator’s license, pistol permits and immigration:

Days of operation: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Hours of operation: 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Fingerprinting services for mandated sexual offender registration:

Days of operation: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

(By law, an offender has only a five day period within which to register.)

Fingerprinting costs:

For job-related, motor vehicle and sex offenders, the cost is three dollars which is to be paid at the record room. A receipt is issued along with a fingerprint card which should be filled out (except for the signature) and brought to the detective bureau.

For pistol permits and school teachers, a money order in the amount of twenty four dollars made payable to the Federal Bureau of Investigation should be brought to the detective bureau.

To ensure that someone is available to assist you, we ask that you call ahead – even on the same day – for an appointment for fingerprinting services. The number to call is 576-7621 after 9:00 a.m.

Major Crimes/Special Investigations Unit

The Major Crimes/Special Investigations Unit is charged with investigating unsolved homicides. Persons wishing to assist with information may call anonymously to 1-800-978-2828. This number has an answering machine and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Any person wishing to speak with an investigator may either call the number listed above and leave a message or call (203) 576-7886.

Regional Burglary Unit

This unit is staffed by investigators from Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe and Norwalk. The unit investigates burglaries in the region, as well as monitors local pawn brokers.

Investigators advise homeowners to keep a current inventory of valuables. The inventory should include made, model and serial number. If possible, homeowners should also keep photographs of valuables. When possible, jewelry should be engraved.

Arson Unit

The arson unit is staffed by one detective and several inspectors from 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.

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) 576-7621 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.

The detective bureau is also open for "walk-ins" Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Misdemeanor Crimes

The following three-page packet explains what a person needs to know when seeking to have a warrant prepared. This is for misdemeanor crimes only, -- crimes such as simple assaults, harassment, threatening, etc.

INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR FILING A WARRANT APPLICATION

In order for the Bridgeport Police to expedite the handling of your case, the following instructions should be followed. You will be given an appointment time and date. By doing this, we hope to eliminate your having to wait for an available Detective to handle your case. Further, by your completing the attached forms, at your convenience, you will need to spend less time in the preparation of your affidavit in the Detective Bureau.

INFORMATION AND AFFADIVIT MUST BE LEGIBLE, EITHER TYPED OR PRINTED

1. Fill out information sheet, with all information known.

2. Fill out the attached affidavit form, explaining exactly what occurred.

a) The facts, of this incident, determine if enough probable cause exists for the issuing

of a warrant of arrest, when reviewed by the Prosecutor and the Judge of the Courts.

b) DO NOT SIGN THIS AFFIDAVIT. Signing will be done in front of the Officer who will notarize the affidavit, when you return for your appointment.

c) It is advisable to begin your affidavit with: ON date of incident, at time of incident, while at location of incident, followed by the facts, explicitly naming the suspect, if known. Include date of birth of suspect, photos, social security number, or known associates.

d) Include in your affidavit all injuries received, how inflicted, or how much damage done, cost of repairing damage, etc.

e) When you return for your appointment, bring with you any physical evidence you may have. This would include any estimates of damage, inventories of loss, medical records, torn or bloody clothing, weapons used, photo of suspect, etc.

3. Have your witness complete a separate affidavit form, following these same instructions and have your witness accompany you for your appointment so that their affidavit may also be notarized.

Be advised that any statement(s) made herein which you do not believe to be true, and which statement is intended to mislead a public servant in his/her official function, is a crime under CT General Statute 53a-157.

After your affidavit has been accepted by the assigned Detective, he/she has to prepare an arrest warrant, which is then forwarded to the courts. A Prosecutor reviews this warrant, and if probable cause is found, forwards it to a Judge. If the Judge finds probable cause, a warrant is issued. This is time consuming; however, the courts try to handle these warrants as expediently as they can. When the warrant is returned signed, the assigned Detective will attempt to contact you to make you aware of this.

We will attempt to have a Detective readily available at your appointment time to avoid any additional waiting time for you. If you cannot make your appointment, please call 576-7622 and make us aware of this. If you do not call or show up for your appointment, we will assume you want no further police action, and we will close your case.

BRIDGEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT

DETECTIVE DIVISION

CASE #_________________ STATEMENT OF__________________________________

FILE #__________________ DATE: __________________________________________

I, _______________________________________,

Date of Birth _____________________,

of ______________________________________,

City/Town ______________________________

Telephone Number ________________________,

make the following statement, without fear, threat or promise of reward. I have been advised that any statement(s) made herein which I do not believe to be true, and which statement is intended to mislead a public servant in his/her official function, is a crime under C.G.S. 53a-157.

________________________________________________________________

By affixing my signature to this statement, and the attached information sheet, I acknowledge that I have read it and/or have had it read to me and it is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Witnessed _______________________

Signed __________________________________

Witnessed _______________________

Signed __________________________________

Personally appeared the signer of the foregoing statement and made oath before me to the truth of the matters contained therein.

I notarized, endorse here _________________________________________________________

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BRIDGEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT

DETECTIVE DIVISION

CONTINUED STATEMENT OF ______________________________________________________

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By affixing my signature to this statement and to the attached information sheet I acknowledge that I have read it and/or have had it read to me and it is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Witnessed ____________________________

Signed _______________________________

Witnessed ____________________________

Date _________________________________

Personally appeared the signer of the foregoing statement and made oath before me to the truth of matters contained therein.

I notarized, endorse here __________________________________________________________

BRIDGEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT

DETECTIVE DIVISION

INFORMATION SHEET FOR WARRANT PROCESS

________________________________________________________________

1. VICTIM

NAME ________________________________________________ D.O.B.______________

ADDRESS _______________________________________

TEL #____________________

WORK __________________________________________

TEL #____________________

SOC. SEC. # _______________________________

2. VICTIM/WITNESS

NAME ________________________________________________

D.O.B. ______________

ADDRESS ________________________________________

TEL # ___________________

WORK ___________________________________________

TEL # ___________________

CAN TESTIFY

SOC. SEC. # _______________________________ TO_____________________________

3. VICTIM/WITNESS

NAME ________________________________________________

D.O.B. _______________

ADDRESS ________________________________________

TEL # ____________________

WORK ___________________________________________

TEL # ____________________

CAN TESTIFY

SOC. SEC. # ________________________________

TO _____________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. SUSPECT/ACCUSED

NAME ________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS________________________________________________________

AKA/

DATE OF BIRTH /_ /_ ALIAS_____________________________________

WORK__________________________________ AUTOS____________________________

HOW LONG KNOWN ____________________

RELATION ___________________________

AREA FREQUENTED _____________________

MISC. INFO. ________________________

5. SUSPECT/ACCUSED

NAME___________________________________________________________

ADDRESS________________________________________________________

AKA__________

DATE OF BIRTH /_ /_ ALIAS_____________________________________

WORK__________________________________AUTOS__________________

HOW LONG KNOWN ____________________RELATION

AREA FREQUENTED ______________________

MISC. INFO.________________________

ABOVE INFORMATION PERTAINS TO FILE # __________________________________________

CASE # ______________________________

SIGNED ___________________________________