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Missouri Department of Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety is comprised of nine different agencies and seven separate programs. All committed to ensuring the safety of the citizens of Missouri. Additionally, The Office of the Director administers the Homeland Security Program and state and federal funds in grants for juvenile justice, victims’ assistance, law enforcement and narcotics control. Programs include: Homeland Security, Crime Victims Services Unit (CVSU), Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST), Juvenile Justice,Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement (CJ/LE), Crime Victims’ Compensation (CVC), Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE). Other programs include Missouri Amber Alert, Missouri Sex Offender Registry, and AARP Driver Safety. Departments covered by DPS include: Highway Patrol, National Guard, Alcohol and Tobacco Control, State Emergency Management, Veterans Commission and Gaming Commission.