Our Mission, Goals, & Purpose

Missouri Safety Center’s Role

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.