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Public Safety Training

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

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Continue Your Education

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

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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.

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Upcoming Public Safety Courses

August 2026
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ALERRT Active Shooter Level 1 End User – 2 Day Course – Doniphan, 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 […]
15 - 16 Aug
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Doniphan Career Center
302 East Spring Street Doniphan, Mo. 63935
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Legal Updates and BikeFest Intel and Preparedness (LE ONLY) – 1 LS, 3 TS

This course will provide information on the new laws that were passed recently by the Missouri Legislature. The officers will be asked to discuss the topics in a lecture style course, and ample time will be provided for officers to ask questions and discuss the topics.  Additionally, this class will do a debrief of Bikefest […]
27 Aug
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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September 2026
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Legal Updates and BikeFest Intel and Preparedness (LE ONLY) – 1 LS, 3 TS

This course will provide information on the new laws that were passed recently by the Missouri Legislature. The officers will be asked to discuss the topics in a lecture style course, and ample time will be provided for officers to ask questions and discuss the topics.  Additionally, this class will do a debrief of Bikefest […]
03 Sep
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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The Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing and Advanced Interrogation

This new 4-day format includes the material from our 3-day Interview and Interrogation program as well as our 1-day Advanced program. This is the most complete program available regarding the Reid Technique. SEMINAR TOPICS INCLUDE Interview and Interrogation Preparation Distinction Between an Interview and Interrogation Proper Room Environment Factors Affecting the Subject’s Behavior BEHAVIOR SYMPTOM ANALYSIS Evaluating […]
22 - 25 Sep
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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Anticipating, Managing, and Responding to School Threats of Violence

This school year brought an unprecedented number of threats, many of which were non-specific in nature.  Some of these incidents resulted in schools going into lockdown, restricting student and staff movement, and in some cases canceling classes or activities. These threats impacted learning and the perception of safety.  Threats are a tool for creating FEAR, […]
24 Sep
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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October 2026
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Safe and Secure Schools – Empowering & Preparing Staff to Respond Effectively in an Emergency

Missouri State University in collaboration with Edu-Safe USA has developed training to assist schools with preparing staff to act as a First Responder in an emergency event when seconds count. In an emergency where student safety is in jeopardy, staff must respond decisively.   Knowledge is the key. Research has shown when individuals have knowledge, they […]
01 Oct
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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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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