Governor Kehoe Announces Blue Shield Communities

Jefferson City, Mo. (KFMO) - Fifteen Missouri cities and counties, including Desloge and Jefferson County, are the first to have earned Missouri Blue Shield designations.

To achieve this designation, Missouri communities must demonstrate their commitment to enhancing public safety, strengthening support for law enforcement, and building sustainable public safety partnerships. The Blue Shield Program, as outlined in Executive Order 25-03, is part of the Governor's Safer Missouri initiative announced on his first day in office.

Achieving the Blue Shield designation allows communities to access state grants for law enforcement training and equipment as Governor Kehoe continues to work with the General Assembly to make $10 million in grant funding available for this program.

The first 15 communities also include Arnold, Warrensburg, Carter County, Miller County, Sedalia, Kennett, Branson, Johnson County, Cole County, Grandview, Vinita Park, Greenwood, and Town and Country.