Missouri State Public Safety Training Center and the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Helps Bring Nationally Recognized ALERRT Training to the Missouri Capitol

Bill Sandel at Capitol providing context about ALERRT

In December, the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS) conducted two nights of advanced active shooter response training inside the Missouri State Capitol, which was an unprecedented setting for this nationally recognized program. The training was made possible through DPS’s partnership with the Missouri State University Public Safety Training Center and the School of Criminology and […]

Investing in Public Safety Training for a Stronger Community

Springfield Police leads a class for safety officers

Why public safety training matters Missouri, the “Show Me State,” is known for its friendly people and beautiful landscapes. But keeping our communities safe requires a dedicated group of professionals: our public safety officers. Emergency responders are the backbone of a secure society, which is why public safety training is so important. The Missouri State […]