The organization was heavily militaristic, and its internal culture was similar in this regard to other state police agencies in New England. By 1924, seven such barracks had been built. Early troopers traveled the state by railroad until automobile and motorcycle patrols were instituted, and troopers would often spend five to six days working, eating, and sleeping in the barracks constructed around the state. It was originally composed of five troopers primarily responsible for interdicting the production of moonshine.

Initially, five men, paid three dollars a day, were hired to enforce state liquor and vice laws, making it one of the oldest State Police forces in the nation.

The Connecticut State Police was created under House Bill #247 on May 29, 1903. The Connecticut State Police is also responsible for protecting the Governor of Connecticut, Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut, and their families. The CSP currently has 940 troopers as of Octoand is headquartered in Middletown, Connecticut. The Connecticut State Police ( CSP) is a division of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection responsible for traffic regulation and law enforcement across the state of Connecticut, especially in areas not served by (or served by smaller) local police departments.

'Unmarked' Ford Taurus Police Interceptor, 'Unmarked' Ford Explorer, 'Unmarked' Ford Crown Victoria, 'Unmarked' Dodge Charger, 'Unmarked' Dodge Challenger, 'Unmarked' Chevy Caprice, “Unmarked” Chevrolet Suburban, 'Unmarked' Ford Expedition, 'Unmarked' Toyota Camry Colonel Stavros Mellekas, SuperintendentĬonnecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection.

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