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1. How do I apply for a gun permit?

Follow the steps found on this link:

ISP Gun Permit

Apply for a gun permit here.

2. Do you have Code Enforcement?

Yes, the city of New Haven has already established itself as a place you want to live. City codes are in place to define standards so that all property owners can rely on the safety, cleanliness, and maintenance of their neighborhoods.

Sometimes, Code Enforcement personnel are in a position to facilitate the remedy of problems that adversely affect neighborhoods and individual property owners. This department is dedicated to maintaining New Haven as a desirable place to live.

3. Do you have a Canine Program?

Since 1981, the streets of New Haven have been patrolled by four legged partners called police service work dogs. The New Haven Police Department K-9 team currently consists of two Officers who are trained dog handlers and two certified police dogs. All canines were trained locally by certified police work dog master trainers.

Our canines assist patrol officers with apprehension of suspects, search and rescue of missing or lost persons, locating articles, alerting to illegal drugs, and officer protection. Our police service work dogs have proven themselves invaluable to the mission of crime fighting and community safety.

This team relies heavily on outside donations to purchase equipment.

4. How can we reduce crime?

The ideal goal in the battle against crime is preventing crime all together.

While we realize that crime cannot be totally eliminated, the New Haven Police Department acknowledges the importance of educating the public on the best ways to avoid becoming a victim of crime.

Prevention Steps

The following are some of the ways that the New Haven Police Department helps to educate the public in crime prevention:

• Establishing Neighborhood Officer Liaisons with associations
• Presenting Senior Safety Programs to protect against swindle and scams
• Provides home checks to residents that will be gone on business or vacation
• Provides Robbery and Theft prevention training to local banks and businesses
• Publishing articles and presenting prevention tips (e.g. holiday safety/home security/auto thefts) in the local papers and on television stations
• School visits to discuss the consequences of committing crimes such as stealing and shoplifting
• Starting up and working to maintain Neighborhood Watch Programs in the neighborhoods

All of our officers are well versed in crime prevention and willing to help any resident in need of crime prevention advice.