Missouri Department of Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety of the State of Missouri, commonly known as the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS), is a department of the state government of Missouri. The agency is headquartered at 1101 Riverside Drive in Jefferson City. Divisions. DPS is divided into ten divisions & (including two commissions) : Office of the Director. The Office of the Director provides administrative support for the Department of Public Safety, provides support services and resources to assist local law enforcement agencies, and provides training criteria and licensing for law enforcement officers. The office also administers the Homeland  Security Program and state and federal funds in grants for juvenile justice, victims' assistance, law enforcement, and narcotics control. Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control. The Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control is responsible for alcoholic beverage excise tax collection, liquor licensing along with liquor and tobacco enforcement, and providing training to licensees in these areas. Missouri State Highway Patrol. The Missouri State Highway Patrol Division is responsible for law enforcement on state highways and waterways, criminal investigations, criminal laboratory analysis, motor vehicle and commercial vehicle inspections, boat inspections, and public education about safety issues. Missouri Capitol Police. The Capitol  Police serve as the primary law enforcement agency for the capitol complex, as well as other state buildings in Jefferson City, patrolling the buildings and grounds 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Office of the Adjutant General. The Adjutant General is the chief of staff to the commander in chief and the administrative head of the 11,800 member Missouri Army and Air National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and the Missouri State Defense Force who perform federal or state duty as required at the call of the president or governor. Missouri Division of Fire Safety. The Division of Fire  Safety provides training and certification to firefighters and emergency response personnel, investigates fires across the state, and has responsibilities related to the safety of fireworks, elevators, explosives, amusements rides, day care centers, and boilers. Missouri Veterans Commission. The Veterans Commission employs over 1,500 employees and provides veteran services to over 500,000 Missouri veterans. Its function is to provide nursing care at seven state veterans' homes; provide burial at five state veteran cemeteries; and provide veteran benefits assistance through veteran service officers and grant partners. Missouri Gaming Commission. The Missouri Gaming Commission regulates charitable gaming (BINGO), riverboat casino gaming, and fantasy  sports contests. State Emergency Management Agency. The State Emergency Management Agency helps Missourians prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters, including coordinating state disaster response and working with local, federal, and nongovernmental partners to develop state emergency plans. Organization. The Director of the Missouri Department of Public Safety is appointed by the Governor of Missouri. must be confirmed by the Missouri Senate The director is assisted in managing the Department by one deputy director and several division directors. External links. Website: http://www.dps.mo.gov/ Missouri Department of Public Safety