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Tires that are environmentally friendly, meet high performance standards and support Missouri’s number one agricultural crop are rolling in the capital city. They’re from Goodyear’s soy-based lines, where a portion of the tires’ petroleum content is replaced by renewable soybean oil. The Cole County Sheriff’s Department is now nine months into testing a set designed specifically for law enforcement. Kyle Durham, a farmer and chairman of the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council board of directors, says, “Developing new uses for soy while simultaneously addressing challenges our partners face is key to realizing the bright future for Missouri’s top crop, soybeans. The soy-based tires are an exciting example of the innovation we’re proud to drive through farmers’ investments in their soy checkoff, and we appreciate the partnership from law enforcement in putting this technology to work.” ....
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As the incumbent governor of Missouri Mike Parson is set to be sworn in for his first full term, several agencies are prepared to make sure the event is safe. The Inauguration will take place on the South Lawn of the Missouri Capitol. Events kick off at 11 a.m. and are free and open to the public. The Department of Public Safety, which oversees the Missouri Capitol Police, has a plan for the inauguration that has been used and updated over the years and that includes extensive security measures. A spokesman for the department Mike O Connell said in a statement details about the plan are not shared publicly but ensured it s a team effort between state, federal, and the local law enforcement agencies in Jefferson City. ....
Missouri launches state and nation’s first HBCU-based police academy Lincoln is offering more job opportunities as police agencies around the country are trying to hire a more diverse force. The state and nation’s first police academy at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) was approved at Lincoln University in Jefferson City. Governor Mike Parson and DPS Director Sandy Karsten signed off on the program’s one-year probationary period at a special ceremony Tuesday. Karsten, who has final approval of the academy at Lincoln, said. “Attracting minority recruits to law enforcement is one of the key issues faced by agencies across the nation.” ....