Public Safety Training

We offer continuing education for peace officers. Many courses are offered at the Public Safety Training Center (PSTC) in Camdenton, Missouri.

Continue Your Education

Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate your career with confidence, and complete required continuing education hours in courses like: 

Let's Work Together

We’re here to help you meet your training goals. Set a meeting with Cody Brewington to figure out the best solutions for you and/or your agency.

ALERRT Active Shooter Training

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Preparation is key in high stakes situations. Simulation can be a life-saving tool.

Find out more about participating in Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training.

Upcoming Public Safety Courses

June 2026
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SFST 24 Hour Basic – 8 Technical Studies, 3 Legal Studies, 13 Skill Development

This intensive 24-hour training course is designed to equip law enforcement officers with the essential skills and knowledge for effective Driving While Impaired (DWI) enforcement. This program, aligned with International Standards of the SFST program developed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is grounded […]
02 - 04 Jun
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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ALERRT Active Shooter Level 1 End User – 2 Day Course – La Monte, MO

This dynamic course of instruction is designed to prepare the first responder to isolate, distract, and neutralize an active shooter. This course will cover shooting and moving, threshold evaluation, concepts and principles of team movement, setting up for and room entry techniques, approach and breaching the crisis site, secondary responder tactics, improvised explosive devices, and […]
05 - 06 Jun
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Show Me Christian Youth School
24302 Mahin Road, La Monte, MO, 65337
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SFST Basic Refresher (8 Hour) – 3.5 Technical Studies, 1.5 Legal Studies, 3 Skill Development

In today’s evolving legal environment, mastery of DWI detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) is essential for effective law enforcement. the Missouri Safety Center’s SFST Basic 8-Hour Refresher course offers an intensive training experience, meticulously designed to refresh your skills, update your knowledge base, and guarantee your SFST administration is precise, legally sound, and […]
05 Jun
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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ALERRT Active Shooter Level 1 End User – 2 Day Course – Creve Coeur, MO

This dynamic course of instruction is designed to prepare the first responder to isolate, distract, and neutralize an active shooter. This course will cover shooting and moving, threshold evaluation, concepts and principles of team movement, setting up for and room entry techniques, approach and breaching the crisis site, secondary responder tactics, improvised explosive devices, and […]
17 - 18 Jun
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Parkway Northeast Middle School
181 Coeur De Ville Dr, Creve Coeur, MO 63141

Assessing Levels of Readiness: Identifying Hazards and Risks

Senate Bill 68 requires schools to have annual security assessments.  Security assessments typically identify areas of risks, observable hazards, and the level of readiness of staff to respond to security and safety issues. Comprehensive assessments may have a hefty price tag when contracted services are utilized.  While an initial assessment by a reputable organization is […]
25 Jun
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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ALERRT Active Shooter Level 1 End User – 2 Day Course – Bolivar, MO

This dynamic course of instruction is designed to prepare the first responder to isolate, distract, and neutralize an active shooter. This course will cover shooting and moving, threshold evaluation, concepts and principles of team movement, setting up for and room entry techniques, approach and breaching the crisis site, secondary responder tactics, improvised explosive devices, and […]
26 - 27 Jun
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Bolivar High School
1401 N Pomme De Terre, Bolivar, MO 65613
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Fulfill Your POST Certification Requirements

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At the Public Safety Training Center, take advantage of:

  • Flat-rate funding.
  • Online course scheduling.
  • Unlimited basic and advanced training hours to contract partners. 

Missouri Blue Shield Grant Program

The PSTC delivers comprehensive continuing education and training solutions for peace officers across Missouri, and this training is eligible for the Missouri Blue Shield Program. The curriculum is updated with the latest practices, taught by industry experts to ensure that officers stay prepared and confident in this fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

Contact Cody Brewington to discuss agency-specific needs, funding options, or to schedule training sessions.

Custom POST Training

Through strategic alignment with the Missouri Department of Public Safety’s Missouri Blue Shield Grant Program, the PSTC offers POST “Approved Provider” certified training to Blue Shield Counties and Cities.

The training center can customize training topics such as:

  • First-line leadership
  • Officer response to mental health crisis
  • Criminal interdiction
  • Patrol tactics
  • Officer safety
  • Investigations
  • Interview and interrogation
  • Constitutional law
  • Sovereign citizen/auditors
  • De-escalation tactics
  • Dispatch training
  • POST core requirements
  • Internal affairs
  • Civilian jailer training
  • Tactical first aid
  • And other courses, tailored to evolving operational needs

The PSTC is available to support agencies in developing eligible training proposals, aligning program selections with agency needs, and maximizing the impact of funding to enhance public safety concerns.

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About the Public Safety Training Center

At the Public Safety Training Center, we offer innovative, advanced, specialty, supervisory and training courses to keep you prepared for any situation.  We also work with teams to design training on specifically requested topics.

The PSTC is located in Camdenton.

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