Missouri Code of State Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Division 30 - Office of the Director › Chapter 1 - General Organization › Section 11 CSR 30-1.010 - Organization and Operations

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 14, July 15, 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.