Gov. Kehoe names first 15 communities in Missouri's new Blue Shield program
According to a news release from Kehoe's office, in order to achieve a Blue Shield designation, communities 'must demonstrate commitment to enhancing public safety, strengthening support for law enforcement, and building sustainable public safety partnerships.'
Kehoe says his office continues to work with the General Assembly to make $10 million in grant funding available for this program. The designation allows communities to access state grants for law enforcement training and equipment.
The first 15 Blue Shield recipients include:Arnold
Desloge
Jefferson County
Town and Country
Vinita ParkBranson
Carter County
Cole County
Grandview
Greenwood
Kennett
Johnson County
Miller County
Sedalia
Warrensburg
'We are proud to see Missouri communities committed to supporting our administration's top priority – improving public safety and building strong partnerships between citizens and law enforcement,' said Kehoe via a news release. 'We have a number of applications from additional communities that are still under review, and we encourage even more communities to apply.'
The Missouri Department of Public Safety administers the Blue Shield Program. Communities can submit applications through June 1 to be eligible.
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