Department of Public Safety News Releases
Governor Parson Announces Department of Public Safety Director Sandy Karsten to Retire
December 04, 2024
Advisory: First responders to conduct realistic exercise at Missouri Capitol Wednesday morning that could restrict traffic in immediate area of Capitol building
Exercise will involve law enforcement, fire, medical and emergency management personnel realistically responding to an emergency scenario
September 23, 2024
Governor Parson awards Missouri Public Safety Medals to first responders and civilians for heroic actions in 2023
28 first responders are honored, two of them posthumously, along with three civilians who assisted first responders
September 12, 2024
Federal Government Approves Governor Parson's Request for Major Disaster Declaration
Eligible Residents in 10 Counties May Seek Assistance for Recovery Costs; Local Governments and Non-profits in 15 Counties Also Eligible to Seek Assistance
July 23, 2024
Missouri opens registration for free health and wellness conference for first responders
2-day conference with seminars on stress, traumatic events, health and wellness is designed to build resilience among first responders
June 25, 2024
Governor Parson Requests Federal Disaster Declaration in Response to Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding
June 12, 2024
Acting Governor Kehoe Announces FEMA to Participate in Joint Damage Assessments for Public Assistance
June 03, 2024
Acting Governor Kehoe Seeks Joint Damage Assessments in Preparation for FEMA Major Disaster Declaration Request
May 30, 2024
Missouri honors state’s fallen law enforcement officers
May 04, 2024
Advisory: Services on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, to honor Missouri law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty
Saturday’s memorial service will honor four officers whose names have been added to Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial’s Wall of Honor
May 01, 2024
Crime victim survivors and victim advocates to gather at Capitol to mark Crime Victims’ Rights Week on April 25
April 23, 2024
Governor Parson Announces $5 Million in Equipment Grants to Missouri Law Enforcement, Fire Service, and EMS Providers
April 10, 2024
Department of Public Safety provides additional funding to Missouri schools to boost safety through security planning
Public and charter schools that have not applied are urged to do so before May 31, 2024 deadline
March 25, 2024
Entry deadline extended to Jan. 31 for National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest
National contest winner, parents, teacher receive trip to Washington, D.C
January 19, 2024
Nomination deadline is Feb. 29, 2024, 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 16, 2024
Division of Fire Safety urges caution heating homes as temperatures plunge in Missouri
Misused space heaters and supplemental heating sources lead to more fires during extended periods of subzero temperatures
January 12, 2024
Missouri 5th graders invited to participate in 41st annual National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest
National contest winner will receive trip to Washington, D.C.; entry deadline is Jan. 24, 2024
January 03, 2024