SPBI Backlog - First Action Wave
DESPP is sitting on 1080 pistol permit background checks denying a fundamental right.
First Action Wave:
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Write a letter to every Representative and Senator in Connecticut asking them to
reform the permit laws to include penalties for State and Local authorities who
do not abide by Connecticut General Statutes 29-28 and 29-29.
- Letter to Representatives and Senators (PDF)
- Status: Complete.
- Reply from Representative Candelora
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Write a letter to Governor Malloy asking him to reel in the DESPP and to investigate
the cause of the backlog and the way to prevent further backlogs.
- Letter to Governor (PDF)
- Status: Complete.
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Write a letter to DESPP Commissioner Bradford requesting an investigation into the
backlog and for reforms to prevent future backlogs.
- Letter to Commissioner (PDF)
- Status: Complete.
- Reply from Commissioner Bradford
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Write a letter to Auditors of Public accounts requesting an audit of the SPBI's
background check program.
- Letter to Public Auditors (PDF)
- Status: Complete.
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Create a press release to help inform the media and citizens about the backlog issue
and generate publicity to shine more light on SPBI's lack of performance.
- SPBI Backlog Press Release (PDF)
- Status: Complete.
Related Documents
SPBI Fingerprinting FlowchartEd Peruta's email to Mike LawlorState Police Memo on SPBI backlogEd Peruta's FOI request for full backlog informationLetter to Representatives and SenatorsLetter to Commissioner (PDF)Reply from Commisioner BradfordAttorney Hatfield's reply to Connecticut Carry demandSgt. Belcher confirms no more SPBI backlogLetter to Governor (PDF)Fingerprint Codes used by SPBISorted list of permit backlog (Word format)Email exchange between Connecticut Carry, Sgt Belcher and Attorney HatfieldLetter to Ed Peruta from Representative Candelora