Department of Public Safety News Releases
Missouri State Highway Patrol members named State Team Members of the Month for November
Sgt. Adam Johnson and Cpl. Johnathan Roberts are honored for their life-saving water rescue of two campers washed away by floodwater this spring
November 17, 2023
Memorial ceremonies this weekend will honor Missouri’s fallen firefighters
Governor Parson has proclaimed Sunday, Oct. 8, as Missouri Fire Service Memorial Day
October 04, 2023
Lt. Governor Kehoe awards Missouri Public Safety Medals to first responders and civilians for heroic actions in 2022
18 first responders are honored, six of them posthumously, along with four civilians honored for bravery in assisting first responders
September 28, 2023
Media Advisory: Missouri to Award State Public Safety Medals to First Responders and Civilians from Across State in Jefferson City Ceremony
September 25, 2023
Federal Government Approves Governor Parson’s Request For Major Disaster Declaration
September 21, 2023
As the school year begins, Department of Public Safety programs are working to make Missouri schools safer
August 18, 2023
Governor Parson Signs Executive Order 23-08 Activating State Emergency Operations Plan in Response to Severe Weather
August 05, 2023
Division of Fire Safety urges caution with fireworks; Drought conditions increase fire risks as July Fourth approaches
Fireworks sales at seasonal retailers are legal in Missouri from June 20 to July 10
June 22, 2023
Governor Parson Announces Launch of Mobile App for Schools to Rapidly Alert Responders and School Staff to Emergencies
May 10, 2023
Missouri honors state’s fallen law enforcement officers
11 officers added to Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial Wall of Honor
May 06, 2023
Attorney General Andrew Bailey among speakers at State of Missouri Crime Victims’ Rights Week observation on April 27
April 24, 2023
Governor Parson Announces Over $6.3 Million in Grants to Missouri Law Enforcement, Fire Service, and EMS Providers
April 20, 2023
Advisory: Fire Fighters Day at Capitol includes recognition of high school students enrolled in firefighter education courses at Missouri Career and Technology Centers
April 10, 2023
Governor Parson Announces Nearly $10 Million Awarded to Sheriff's Offices for Jail Security Improvements
April 03, 2023
State of Missouri to observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with Capitol ceremony on Thursday, April 27
March 30, 2023
Missouri State Highway Patrol social media specialist named State Team Member of the Month for decisive response to individual experiencing personal crisis
March 16, 2023
Partnership makes possible free active shooter training statewide
MSU enters into agreement with Missouri Department of Public Safety
January 17, 2023
State of Missouri announces grant program to provide water safety and swimming lessons to underserved populations
New Water Safety and Swim Lessons Grant program will provide up to $300,000 to community-based nonprofits; eligible organizations are encouraged to act swiftly to meet Feb. 2, 2023 application deadline
January 06, 2023
Nomination deadline is Feb. 28, 2023 for Missouri Public Safety Medals honoring heroic first responders and civilians
Honors include Red, White and Blue Heart Award; Missouri Medal of Valor; Governor’s Medal; and Public Safety Civilian Partnership Award
January 03, 2023