Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 18, September 16, 2024
PURPOSE: This rule is being amended to accurately reflect the
organization of the department.
(1)
The Department of Public Safety, created by the Omnibus State Reorganization
Act of 1974, is responsible for coordinating all elements of criminal
investigation, law enforcement and public safety activities undertaken within
the executive branch of state government. Its mission is not only to seek out
those who disrupt society by violating its laws but to educate and motivate
Missouri citizens to higher standards of personal and public safety.
(2) The Department of Public Safety is headed
by a director, appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the
senate. It is the responsibility of the director to provide overall
coordination and unified direction in the state's public safety
program.
(3) The Department of
Public Safety carries out its programs through the following major
administrative divisions and units:
(A) Office
of the Director is responsible for the overall coordination and unified
budgeting within the department. This office is responsible for the
implementation of programs and procedures involving personnel, payroll,
accounting, purchasing and contracts. The director's office also manages the
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Unit, Peace Officer Standards and Training
Unit, Crime Victims Services Unit, Crime Victims' Compensation Program,
Missouri Office of Homeland Security, Juvenile Justice, and the Missouri
Statewide Interoperability Center;
(B) Alcohol and Tobacco Control Division is
responsible for the enforcement of liquor and tobacco control laws in the state
of Missouri as specified in Chapters 311 and 312, RSMo;
(C) Capitol Police Division is the primary
law enforcement agency for the Capitol Complex. Officers patrol buildings and
grounds and respond to medical emergencies, traffic accidents, and security and
fire alarms. The division also provides residential security at the Missouri
Governor's Mansion;
(D) Fire Safety
Division is responsible for the investigation of suspicious fires and
explosions, performing fire safety inspections, regulating the manufacturing
and sale of fireworks in Missouri, conducting safety inspections of boiler and
pressure vessels, elevator and amusement ride safety, and firefighter training
and certification;
(E) Gaming
Commission regulates charitable gaming, river-boat casino gaming, and fantasy
sports contests in Missouri and ensures the integrity of the gaming
industry;
(F) Missouri State Highay
Patrol Division is empowered to enforce traffic laws and promote safety upon
Missouri highways and waterways. The division also provides executive
protection to the Governor and First Family, aircraft operations, criminal
investigation, law enforcement information systems, and education and
training;
(G) Office of the
Adjutant General, in cooperation with the Department of Public Safety, is
responsible for the development and implementation of plans to prepare against
civil disturbances, natural disasters and other emergency situations, and
provides assistance during and following these events;
(H) State Emergency Management Agency teaches
Missourian's how to prepare for natural disasters, responds with assistance
during a disaster, and provides recovery resources following a disaster;
and
(I) Veterans Commission
provides benefits, assistance, skilled nursing care, and interment of eligible
veterans in Missouri.
(4) The director of public safety coordinates
the activities of these divisions and provides a centralized source of support
and a central point of contact for local and federal law enforcement
agencies.
(5) Any person desiring
information or assistance on any matter falling within the jurisdiction of the
Department of Public Safety should contact the Director of Public Safety, PO
Box 749, Jefferson City, MO 65102, phone (573) 751-4905.
*Original authority: 536.023, RSMo 1975, amended
1976.
