Who We Are

Experts in Transportation, Traffic, and Public Safety

We deliver high quality services through our expert staff and professionals and our collaborative partnerships.

Years' Experience

K+

Participants Trained

Unique Programs

K+

Training Hours

The history of dynamic and progressive public safety training, education, & research.

1967. Foundation

The Commission on Higher Education in collaboration with the Governor’s Traffic Safety Coordinating Committee established the Missouri Safety Center on July 1, 1967.

1970s. Goal Setting

Dr. Robert Marshall creates the goals of the Missouri Safety Center including coordination with professional organizations, expansion of programs, and promotion of interdisciplinary activities.

1980s. U.S. Department of Energy

Missouri Safety Center serves as the primary contractor providing training in fuel conservation and fleet safety.

1990s. Mission Statement

Dr. Leanna Depue establishes the Mission Statement of the Missouri Safety Center.

2011. UCM Realignment

UCM realigns the Missouri Safety Center under the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies. The transition includes Center oversight of the Central Missouri Police Academy (CMPA).

2018. Fiscal Management

The Missouri Safety Center becomes 100% funded through grant revenue, fee-based services, and the CMPA.

Our Mission, Goals, & Purpose

Missouri Safety Center’s Role

Our Mission

The Missouri Safety Center’s mission is to promote public safety and traffic safety through research, public service, training, and education in Missouri and the nation.

Our Mission

Hands-On Application

Practical application and skill development are key to all Missouri Safety Center activities.

Certification & Licensing

We provide certification and licensing in public safety, law enforcement, through other state agency projects, and for other industries.

Contemporary Issues

Staff attend and initiate conference and training activities related to current events to remain relevant in their fields.

Role & Purpose

The Missouri Safety Center is an organization dedicated to safety education and training in the fields of highway safety and law enforcement. We draw together a variety of resources in a common effort that serve federal, state and local agencies, business, industry, safety professionals, university personnel and the public-at-large. We utilize a staff of specialists and services to provide leadership and a unified program to reduce roadway fatalities and train public safety professionals.

Role & Purpose

Instruction

Missouri Peace Officer & Standards Training (POST) Licensed Provider of Continuing Education for Law Enforcement. Public training and traffic safety to include driver’s education, defensive driving, motorcycle safety, instructor development, and more.

Research

Data collection, analysis, and reporting on occupant protection surveys for state and federal reporting.

Public Service

Annual host of the Missouri High School High Mileage Challenge; Support for Whiteman Air Force Base Safety Days; Board participation for the Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Advisory Council (LETSAC) and Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety subcommittees.

Goals

Staff from the Missouri Safety Center will build new and maintain current relationships with federal, state, and local agencies, safety advocacy groups, civic organizations, business, industry, and other organizations to develop more responsive safety training and education.

Goals

Coordination

…with organizations and industry professionals to meet their safety awareness and training needs, and address other public safety issues.

Expansion

…of the number of safety programs offered and diversity of target populations served to meet changing safety needs and remain in the forefront of safety technology.

Interdisciplinary Activities

with other University faculty, staff, and students in grant and research activities, safety training programs, and other cooperative initiatives.

Commitment

Our staff is committed to roadway safety for everyone through education and training.

Commitment

Responsibility

to our grantors, our training participants, and other stakeholders in our communities.

Dedication

to reducing roadway injuries and fatalities.

A Pledge to Safety

“For safety is not a gadget but a state of mind.” Eleanor Everet

UCM

Founded in 1871, UCM has a rich history of educating students. Nationally accredited and ranked among the region’s top institutions.

UCM

Mission & Vision

UCM disseminates knowledge that transforms students into leaders who possess the aptitudes, skills and confidence to succeed.

Learning to a Greater Degree

We promise to give you the student services, resources and support you need to experience academic success and earn your degree on time.

Opportunity in Action

Endless opportunities await; the path is as unique as you. Opportunity in Action directly impacts every one of our more than 11, 000 students!

Harmon College

The Missouri Safety Center is a part of The Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies. The Harmon College offers an applied, experiential learning environment with proven results for future career success.

Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies

Vision

Recognized as the college of choice preparing the next generation of professionals with
knowledge, competence, and skills to transform local and global communities.

College Mission

Our mission is to empower the next generation of professionals to lead and serve their organizations, professions, and communities. We carry out this mission by providing an accessible, applied, and challenging education while engaging in research, innovation, and professional collaboration.

Transportation Safety

Check out our selection of transportation safety courses and activities.

Cadet through Career

Central Missouri Police Academy and P.O.S.T. approved courses will help you from rookie to retirement.

Impaired Driving

Including: Drug Impaired Driving (DRE), Ignition Interlock, Breath Alcohol Instruments, and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing.

Surveys & Enforcements

Learn more about our statewide seatbelt surveys and enforcement campaign events.

Discover our team

Missouri Safety Center Team

Mike Perkins

Senior Program Manager - Transportation

MSC Phone List

LaGena Spence

Assistant Director

Matthew Bond

Breath Alcohol Program Manager

Robert Paul

DRE/SFST Program Manager

Don DeBoard

Ignition Interlock Device Coordinator

Debora Busker

Enforcement Coordinator

Ryan Schildknecht

Lab Coordinator - BAIT

Tim Lowry

Director - CMPA

Corrie Bowling

Office Professional - CMPA

Cindy Schroer

Assistant Director - CMPA

Ray Pierce

Program Manager - MMSP

George Tart

Coordinator - MMSP

Our Support Staff

Drake Pacheco

Program Assistant - HSIP

Vacant

Program Assistant - Administration

Dr. Joanne Kurt-Hilditch

Senior Director

Who We Are

Years' Experience

Participants Trained

Unique Programs

Training Hours

The history of dynamic and progressive public safety training, education, & research.

1967. Foundation

1970s. Goal Setting

1980s. U.S. Department of Energy

1990s. Mission Statement

2011. UCM Realignment

2018. Fiscal Management

Missouri Safety Center’s Role

Our Mission

Our Mission

Hands-On Application

Certification & Licensing

Contemporary Issues

Role & Purpose

Role & Purpose

Instruction

Research

Public Service

Goals

Goals

Coordination

Expansion

Interdisciplinary Activities

Commitment

Commitment

Responsibility

Dedication

A Pledge to Safety

UCM

UCM

Mission & Vision

Learning to a Greater Degree

Opportunity in Action

Harmon College

Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies

Vision

College Mission

Transportation Safety

Cadet through Career

Impaired Driving

Surveys & Enforcements

Missouri Safety Center Team

Mike Perkins

MSC Phone List

LaGena Spence

Matthew Bond

Robert Paul

Don DeBoard

Debora Busker

Ryan Schildknecht

Tim Lowry

Corrie Bowling

Cindy Schroer

Ray Pierce

George Tart

Our Support Staff

Drake Pacheco

Vacant

Dr. Joanne Kurt-Hilditch

Ronda Weinmann

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