Office of the Director
The Department of Public Safety comprises eight different agencies (including two commissions) and five separate programs all committed to ensuring the safety of the citizens of Missouri. Additionally, the Office of the Director administers the Homeland Security Program and state and federal funds in grants for juvenile justice, victims' assistance, law enforcement and narcotics control.
Other programs in the Director’s Office provide support services and resources to assist local law enforcement agencies and to provide training criteria and licensing for law enforcement officers.
Mark S. James,
Acting Director
Acting Director James is a sixth generation Missourian born and raised on a farm in Willow Springs, Missouri...
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Senior Staff
Mark S. James, Acting Director
Troy Murdock, Deputy Director
Kylie Dickneite, Homeland Security Director
Kayla Kemp, General Counsel
Mike O'Connell, Communications Director
Courtney Kawelaske, Director of Strategic Services
Jayln Talbot, Legislative Liaison
Information for...
- Missouri Law Enforcement Use of Force Report
- Crime Victims
- State & Federal Grants
- MO Sex Offender Registry
- Law Enforcement Memorial
- Law Enforcement Agencies
- UCR - MIBRS/NIBRS
- Ready in 3
- MO Vehicle Stops Report
- Federal Forfeiture Reporting Form
- Death in Custody Reporting Act (DCRA)
- Stop Cyberstalking and Harassment Task Force