Connecticut State Police

05/06/2026

The Connecticut State Police K9 Unit is proud to announce the graduation of the 262nd Patrol K9 training class.

Upon graduation from the rigorous 16-week Patrol K9 course, these five K9 teams will return to their duties on Patrol throughout the State, with their assigned K9 partner. The graduating K9 teams will begin assisting law enforcement officers throughout the state by assisting in keeping our communities safe from violent crimes as well as locating lost or missing family members, locating important evidence, facilitating community engagement as well as many other responsibilities.

Please welcome the graduating K9 teams, pictured left to right, as follows:

Officer Matthew Bollaro – Department of Correction
Officer Ryan Newton – Middletown Police Department
Trooper First Class Tyler Charette – Connecticut State Police Troop H
Officer Michael Giambrone – Meriden Police Department
Officer Nico Fierravanti – Hartford Police Department

Law Enforcement Agencies interested in seats in future Patrol K9 Training & Certification Classes may contact the Connecticut State Police K9 Training Unit at [email protected].

Photo credit: Krista Serra,

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On June 5, 1991, at about 3:00 a.m., Trooper Bagshaw, age 28 and a four-year veteran of the CT State Police, stopped at a gun shop in North Windham to check the building. He interrupted a burglary in progress and was ambushed by two brothers who shot him execution-style before he could even use his radio or exit his cruiser.

A firefighter driving by the gun shop minutes afterwards saw the cruiser with its strobe lights on and stopped at a pay phone to call the shop’s owner. The storeowner joined the fireman at the gun shop and as they approached the cruiser, they found Trooper Bagshaw slumped over the wheel.

The firefighter used Trooper Bagshaw’s portable radio and began calling: “Officer Down! Officer Down!” Other Troopers arrived minutes later.

On June 7, 1991, less than 48 hours after the shooting, the brothers were arrested for the killing of Trooper Bagshaw.

04/06/2026

🏃‍♀️Troop B is off to the races! 🏃‍♂️

Several Troopers from Troop B were proud to run in the 2026 Connecticut Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics to support Special Olympics Connecticut. Our leg of the run picked up at the Winsted town line from the Wi******er CT Police Departmentent and went into New Hartford where the torch was passed off to the Canton Police Department. It was another great day for a run, and it is always an honor to support such a wonderful cause!

04/06/2026

The Law Enforcement Torch Run continues in eastern CT! These photos from UConn Officers and State Troopers on the Storrs campus, Troop C Troopers before running in Tolland, and a CSP motorcycle leading officers from Eastern CT State University and Willimantic Police.

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Connecticut State Police K9s Viper, Kane, and Ghost have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

K9 Viper’s vest was sponsored by Jim and Michelle Riley of Salem, CT and embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of TFC Aaron Pelletier #536 & Roso”. K9 Kane’s vest was sponsored by Campanale & Sons, Inc. of North Kingstown, RI and embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always”. K9 Ghost’s vest was sponsored by Connecticut State Police Credit Union of Meriden, CT and embroidered with the sentiment “Gifted by Connecticut State Police Credit Union”.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 6,397 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states, made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $1,050 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lbs., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call (508) 824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.

04/06/2026

Troopers, friends, support staff and cadets from Troop L carried the torch this morning for Special Olympics of CT. They were thrilled to receive support and high-fives from students and staff at Litchfield Elementary!

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03/06/2026

A reminder that the deadline to apply for CSP Youth Week is June 5. Scan the QR code to apply today!