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

October 2026
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ALERRT Active Shooter Level 1 End User – 2 Day Course – Greenville, MO – 7 TS, 9 Firearms SD

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 Oct
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wayne County Sheriff's Office
125 Maple Street, Greenville, MO, 63944
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Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training – 40-hour Basic CIT – POST APPROVED

The Missouri 40- Hour Basic CIT course will cover the following and not limited to: Overview of CIT Overview of Behavorial Health Suicide Prevention First Responder Wellness Substance Use/Co-occuring Medications De-escalation Lived Experience Community Resources ***POST Hours will include Interpersonal (De-escalation and Implict Bias categories), Legal, Skill Development and Techincal Studies. Hours vary based on […]
19 - 23 Oct
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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Defensive Driving Techniques/Emergency Vehicle Operations – 3 TS, 3 SD, 2 LS

Vista Law Enforcement Training and Consulting, LLC, in cooperation with Missouri State Public Safety Training Center, has scheduled this 8-hour POST-approved training program, titled “Defensive Driving Techniques/Emergency Vehicle Operations.”  This training program is presented by current and retired first responder personnel who are experts in defensive driving and emergency vehicle operations. Topics include: • Missouri […]
20 Oct
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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2026 Stop the Violence Conference

Domestic violence affects countless individuals and families. Protecting the innocent should be your motivation for creating a safer community. That’s why we are proud to host the annual Stop the Violence Conference, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. It is a community call to action to stop interpersonal violence. This […]
28 Oct
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806

SWMO Public Safety Learning Conference

This one-day professional development conference brings together leaders and professionals from fire service, law enforcement, emergency management, public safety, and local government to explore current issues, emerging technologies, leadership practices, and operational challenges affecting today’s public safety organizations. Through keynote presentations, interactive panel discussions, and multiple breakout sessions, participants will engage with subject-matter experts on […]
30 Oct
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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405 N. Jefferson
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Introduction to Grant Writing

As a seasoned grant writer or newcomer, you will practice the essentials of writing grant proposals in this interactive and creative workshop. You will learn everything from how to write, research and locate funding sources to where to find grant writing tips and tutorials that have taken years of expertise to cultivate. This includes where […]
30 Oct
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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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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