Be sure to discuss safety with your child. Almost 2/3 of school-age pedestrians fatally injured in school transportation-related crashes were struck by school buses or other vehicles WHEN GETTING ON OR OFF a school bus. Teach your child to always be SAFE. #backtoschoolsafety

Great to meet with the FIFA World Cup 26 Kansas City team as we prepare for Kansas City to be an incredible host on the world stage next year. 🏆⚽ We are proud to join their efforts in showcasing Missouri and keeping visitors and residents safe. #WeAreKansasCity #FIFAWorldCup

2025 Patrol Youth Academy at Eagle Sky of The Ozarks Christian Challenge Camps *The Patrol Youth Academy is a week long program where high school students can learn about the Patrol, about the different careers within the Patrol, and work on team building. All while having the 'Academy' feel.

📣MO Div. of Fire Safety has an opening for a Senior Safety Inspector in the Boiler & Pressure Vessel Unit in Northeast Missouri. Retirement & full benefits. Must obtain Missouri commission as boiler & pressure vessel licensed inspector within 90 days. More here: mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/j…

Thanks Missouri FFA students, Missouri Farmers Care and Governor Mike Kehoe and his Cabinet for helping package 175,000 meals at the State Fair to help fight food insecurity through the Drive to Feed Kids! DPS Director James was impressed with the Putnam County FFA team he worked with!

🟡If a school bus has yellow flashing lights? PREPARE TO STOP. 🔴Red flashing lights? DRIVERS TRAVELING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS MUST STOP! 🚗Drive safely!🚶🚸Kids are #BackToSchool 🏫🚍 #backtoschoolsafety 🚸

Today, our educational outreach employees are back at the Missouri State Fair to talk about the importance of emergency preparedness & disaster response. It’s going to warm up this afternoon, so come on by to get a cooling towel & be sure to stay hydrated throughout the day. We’re near

Strong week for #ORP MSHP General HQ and Sheriffs' Deputies! They located and arrested a person wanted on a 1st degree murder warrant for a 2009 killing, surpassed 500 total arrests over the last 18 weeks and are on the cusp of clearing 900 felony arrest warrants! Keep it up!

Hazardous heat is expected with heat index values ranging from 100°F - 105°F this afternoon. Some clouds this morning may slow heating, but gusty southerly winds ~15-20 MPH should overcome the shading effects of clouds. Hazardous heat continues into SAT possibly SUN and MON.

☀️ Hot & humid conditions are in FULL FORCE. 🥵 Heat index values will continue to climb (100-108°) through Mon/Tues. Stay hydrated, wear loose clothing & take frequent breaks in shade/AC if you must be outside this weekend. ‼️ Pay attention for these symptoms of overheating. ⬇️

A Heat Advisory is in effect through 8 PM Monday for Heat Index values reaching 95-105 for multiple days, along with nighttime temperatures in the 68-76 degree range. Make sure to drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks if outside for extended periods of time this weekend!

Not liking the heat? Just hang in there for another day or two! If you like cooler air, you'll love what just may be in story next weekend! #mowx #ilwx #stlwx

The Stop Cyberstalking and Harassment Task Force invites you to complete a survey to help address cyberstalking and online harassment in Missouri. To participate, click on the link or scan the QR code. Thanks for contributing to this important work! moexperience.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aX…

📢 Please share! Registration is OPEN for the 34th Annual Missouri State Emergency Management Conference. On Oct. 8-10, join hundreds of emergency management & public safety professionals from across the state to network, learn & collaborate. 🔗sema.dps.mo.gov/events/confere…

2 more records for Operation Relentless Pursuit officers in Week 19 of ORP operations! ✅71 warrants cleared in one week ✅7 illegal firearms seized Thanks to MSHP General HQ troopers, sheriffs' deputies, police officers and U.S. Marshals Service for continuing the outstanding work!

Honoring Sworn Team Member of the Month MSHP General HQ Sgt. Matthew LoMedico for a very thorough probe of a 1-vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian. Digging deeper, a case was built showing the driver allegedly accelerated & the killing was deliberate. She's charged with murder

‼️ REMINDER ⬇️

🚸🚸T.G.I.F. Safety Tip of the Day🚸🚸 With school back in session, Troop F Captain Jason Crites would like to remind drivers that children crossing the road can often be unpredictable and move slowly. Please be cautious, alert, and especially patient this time of year.

Director James & MO Public Safety Director’s Office Team saluted DPS Non-Sworn Team Member of the Month - POST Manager Jeremy Spratt. Jeremy manages the MO Blue Scholarship, which has awarded $4.5 million in training academy scholarships to over 1,000 law enforcement recruits!