FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2020 Highway Patrol trooper named Missouri State Employee of the Month for role in rescue of child abuse victim Esteban M. Reynoso, a trooper in the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop C, has been named Missouri State …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2020 Winter Weather Preparedness Week is a reminder to prepare in advance for winter’s hazards The fallen leaves on the lawn and morning frost on the windshield are reminders that winter – and the potential for heavy …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2020 End of daylight saving time is chance to test smoke alarms, change batteries or install new smoke alarms in your home State fire marshal urges Missourians without working smoke alarms to contact local fire departments …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 20, 2020 New training standards for Missouri law enforcement officers approved on emergency basis and take effect Jan. 1, 2021 Beginning in 2021, all officers will be required to take one hour each of de-escalation and …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2020 State Fire Marshal urges Missourians refrain from outdoor burning until conditions improve Portions of southwest Missouri are experiencing extreme drought conditions Because of the threat of fires rapidly spreading …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2020 Gov. Parson awards Missouri Public Safety Medals to first responders and civilians for heroic actions in 2019 11 First Responders and 6 Civilians Receive Missouri’s Highest Public Safety Honors Today, Governor Mike …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 08, 2020 Missouri to honor state’s fallen firefighters in virtual service on Sunday, October 11 Governor Parson has proclaimed Sunday, Oct. 11 as Missouri Fire Service Memorial Day Missouri’s fire service will honor those who …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 07, 2020 More than 325,000 Missourians already registered for annual statewide ‘ShakeOut’ earthquake drill Oct. 15 Sign up now to participate in this year’s ‘Drop, Cover, Hold On’ drill More than 325,000 people are already …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 07, 2020 Over 100 to participate Saturday in fourth annual State Fire Marshal’s 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Last year’s event commemorating firefighters killed on 9/11 raised over $16,000 for the National Fallen Firefighters …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 06, 2020 POST Commission Votes to Require Annual De-escalation and Implicit Bias Training for Law Enforcement Officers Commission Also Grants Preliminary Approval for Lincoln University to Establish Nation’s First Law …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 02, 2020 Advisory: Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to meet Monday following its review of law enforcement training in Missouri and comments from hundreds of Missourians The Peace Officer Standards and Training …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2020 Fire Prevention Week 2020 focuses on kitchen fires, the leading cause of residential fires in the U.S. National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4 – 10, calls attention to simple, preventive steps to reduce fires in the …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22, 2020 More Than $9 Million in Grants Approved for Six Missouri School Districts to Provide Protection Against Tornadoes Federal Emergency Management Agency approves plans for schools in six Missouri counties to shelter …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 01, 2020 POST Commission to hold final Listening Session Wednesday, Sept. 2, to discuss comments received in public survey on law enforcement training and discipline More than 1,600 Missourians responded to the survey of …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2020 Governor Parson Signs Executive Order 20-16 Extending Mobilization of Missouri National Guard Governor Mike Parson has signed Executive Order 20-16 extending the mobilization of the Missouri National Guard through …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2020 Missouri’s statewide ‘ShakeOut’ earthquake drill set for Oct. 15 Hundreds of thousands of Missourians expected to participate in ‘Drop, Cover, Hold On’ exercise Registration is now open for the 2020 Great Central U. S. …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2020 POST Commission and Department of Public Safety to discuss comments received in public surveys on law enforcement training and discipline in Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission will conduct public …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2020 Missouri POST Commission and Department of Public Safety invite public to comment on law enforcement training and discipline in Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission will also conduct public …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2020 President Trump Approves Governor Parson’s Request for Major Disaster Declaration Due to May Severe Storms President Donald Trump has approved Governor Mike Parson’s request for a federal major disaster declaration for …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2020 Governor Parson Meets with Dr. Deborah Birx, Cabinet Members, State Health Officials, and Community Stakeholders to Discuss COVID-19 in Missouri Today, Governor Mike Parson, Cabinet members, state health officials, and …
