The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the highway patrol agency for Missouri and has jurisdiction anywhere within the state. Colonel Sandy K. Karsten has served as Superintendent since March 9th, 2017 when she was appointed by the Governor of the State of Missouri Eric Greitens
In 1992, MSHP became only the 10th State Police/Highway Patrol to receive accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is a division of the Missouri Department of Public Safety.
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Purpose
State laws pertaining to the Highway Patrol including its creation, powers, structure, mission and duties are specified in Chapter 43 of Missouri Revised Statutes (RSMo). According to Chapter 43.025 RSMo: "The primary purpose of the highway patrol is to enforce the traffic laws and promote safety upon the highways. As near as practicable all personnel of the patrol shall be used for carrying out these purposes." The MSHP has a criminal investigation division that investigates crimes statewide such as murder, robbery, burglary, rape and financial crimes. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is more than a Highway Patrol; MSHP functions more like a full service state police agency.
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Organization
General Headquarters (GHQ) and the Law Enforcement Academy are located in Jefferson City, Missouri, the state capital.
The state is divided into nine Troops, with Troop headquarters and communications centers located in the following cities:
- Troop A: Lee's Summit (Kansas City)
- Troop B: Macon
- Troop C: Weldon Spring (St. Louis)
- Troop D: Springfield
- Troop E: Poplar Bluff
- Troop F: Jefferson City
- Troop G: Willow Springs
- Troop H: St. Joseph
- Troop I: Rolla
In addition, three of the Troops maintain service centers:
- Troop C: Park Hills
- Troop D: Carthage
- Troop E: Sikeston
- Office of Community Engagement and Outreach The office will be in the Wainwright Building in St. Louis.
Vehicles
The MSHP utilizes a variety of vehicles, including but not limited to, the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, Dodge Charger, Ford Police Interceptor (Taurus), Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer), Dodge RAM 1500 and 2500 series, Chevrolet Tahoe PPV, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2500 series, Chevrolet Impala 9C1, and the Ford F-150 and F-250. Both regularly marked and slicktop vehicles are used frequently. Colors include but not limited to: white, tan, blue, silver, black gray, and maroon.
Weapons
MSHP troopers are issued a Glock 22 GEN 4 .40 caliber pistol, a 5.56x45mm Colt AR-15A1 (M16A1), and a 12 ga Remington 870 Police Magnum. Prior to the Glock 22 GEN 4, troopers had the older Glock 22 .40 which was the first semi-automatic pistol issued to the agency replacing the Smith and Wesson 586 .357 magnum revolver in 1991. They are also issued less-than-lethal weapons such as OC Spray, ASP baton, and taser
Staff
Command
- Superintendent Sandy K. Karsten was appointed Superintendent March 9th, 2017. The Superintendent is supported by the Assistant Superintendent and Bureau Commanders.
- Assistant Superintendent Eric T. Olson oversees the Patrol's Office of Community Engagement and Outreach, Professional Standards and Public Information and Education divisions as well as the Patrol's legal counsel.
- Major Gregory K. Smith commands the Patrol's Field Operations Bureau, which has authority over the Patrol's nine Troops, the Aircraft Division and the Water Patrol Division.
- Major Sarah L. Eberhard oversees the Criminal Investigation Bureau, which has authority over the Crime Laboratory, Drug and Crime Control, Gaming, Governor's Security, and MIAC divisions..
- Major Vince S. Rice commander of the Administrative Services Bureau, which has authority over the Career Recruitment, Human Resources, and Training divisions and coordinates their activities with the troops..
- Major Malik Henderson authority over the Support Services Bureau, which directs the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, Driver Examination, Motor Vehicle Inspection and Fleet and Facilities divisions and coordinates their activities with the troops.
- Major David A. Flannigan responsible for the Technical Services Bureau, which directs the Criminal Justice Information Services, Communications and Patrol Records divisions and coordinates their activities with the troops.
- Major Lance M. MacLaughlin oversight of the Executive Services Bureau, which directs the Budget and Procurement Division, Research and Development Division, and legislative liaison.
Field Operations Bureau
- Captain Norman A. Murphy, Captain Mark E. Richerson, Captain Matthew C. Walz, Lieutenant Brian L. Daniel and Lieutenant Michael W. Watson.
Criminal Investigation Bureau
- Captain Kyle D. Marquart works under the direction of the Commander.
Office of Community Engagement and Outreach
- Captain Ron Johnson works under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent.
The Office of Community Engagement and Outreach is housed in the Wainwright Building in downtown St. Louis, Missouri.
Fallen Officers
31 Troopers have been killed while on duty since 1931 with one Highway Patrol member dying in World War II.
The members are as follows:
Badge and rank structure
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is one of only five State Patrols forces that do not wear a badge on their uniform shirts.
Their rank structure is as listed:
See also
- List of law enforcement agencies in Missouri
- State police
- State patrol
- Highway patrol
References
External links
- Missouri State Highway Patrol web site
- Missouri State Highway Patrol History
- Missouri Department Of Public Safety
- Publications by or about the Missouri State Highway Patrol at Internet Archive.
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