MSA NEWS

Culver-Stockton Hosts Fundraiser for Fallen Officers
Charity Bell | Multimedia Journalist at WGEM Culver-Stockton College students and community members gathered Sunday for their 12-hour Fallen Officer Project fundraiser. Participants walked around the school’s track from 6

April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Missouri
From Gov. Mike Parson ~ As a former law enforcement officer, I understand the devastating impact abuse and neglect can have on a child’s life. It is critical that we

Health and Wellness for the Thin Blue Line
Understanding Macronutrients By Lindsay Chetelat, RD, CDN for Working Dog Magazine In a profession founded upon dedicating long hours to protect and serve others, it can be difficult for members

The AAR: An Effective Assessment Tool for Law Enforcement
By Dan Murphy, Lieutenant in the Special Operations Section, Arlington County (VA) PD and Vice-Chair of IPSA’s Rescue Task Force Committee Today, most public safety organizations struggle

Tips on How to Improve Report Writing
By Joshua Lee | Police1.com Last year, I attended a weeklong regional technical training course tailored for first-line supervisors. The course covered best practices in managing large-scale chaotic scenes and

Jefferson County Jailers Save Four Inmates in Two Days, Sheriff Says
Female cells at the Jefferson County Jail in 2005 file photo by Wayne Crosslin St. Louis Post Dispatch. Correctional officers in the Jefferson County jail recently stopped one suicide attempt

New App Detects Fake Missouri IDs
The Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control announced this week it has partnered with the MoDOT Highway Safety and Traffic Division, to launch a free app to aid retail employees

Legislators Reintroduce Bill to Change Job Classification of 911 Dispatchers Nationwide
Livingston County, Missouri Sheriff’s Office E-911 and Communications. Legislators have reintroduced a bill in Congress that would change the job classification of 911 dispatchers nationwide. The 911 SAVES Act would

Policing on the Front Lines of the Opioid Crisis
Law enforcement officers play three important roles on the front lines of the opioid epidemic: They are responsible for emergency response and preserving public safety as well as law enforcement.