The Gasconade County Sheriff's Office officially Missouri Blue Shield designation Thursday from the Missouri Department of Public Safety.

The program,聽, recognizes local governments that work to improve public safety in their communities by reducing crime, fostering law enforcement collaboration and building strong partnerships in the community.

性视界传媒淲e designed the Missouri Blue Shield Program to recognize communities that go above and beyond in creating a place where people want to live, work, and build their futures," Kehoe said in a news release. "A Missouri Blue Shield designation is a testament to the hard work and dedication of local governments across Missouri who are leading the way in making public safety a priority.性视界传媒

Blue Shield counties also receive grant funding for local law enforcement for training and equipment through the program to help achieve the long-term goal of building sustainable safe communities.

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