Missouri Safety Center

10/02/2026

It’s October 1, which means spooky season has officially begun!

And while enrollment might not be the scariest thing happening in October, realizing you forgot to prepare for it definitely could be.

Now is a great time to meet with your Success Advisor to determine what classes you need for the spring semester.

To view your enrollment date: https://www.ucmo.edu/current-students/office-of-the-registrar-and-student-records/dates-and-deadlines/when-can-i-enroll/

Don’t get spooked; get prepared!

10/01/2026

🚨 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧 🚨

If you’ve ever wondered who helps keep our community safe, prepped, and resilient behind the scenes, look no further! We’re thrilled to introduce our Crisis and Disaster Management Intern, Tyler

Tyler is a senior at University of Central Missouri studying Crisis and Disaster Management and he’s been jumping right into action. He is helping us work on our internal plans for the Missouri Safety Center and is gaining real-world experience in what it takes to handle the unexpected.

👉 𝐀 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐫:

𝐅𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐬𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐫: Having to put all my education to the test and learning new things.
𝐆𝐨-𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐤𝐢𝐭 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥: Any kind of snacks that don’t need to be cooked.
𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥: I am currently hoping for some sort of disaster response role deploying to communities in need.
We’re so glad to have Tyler on the team this semester—helping us build a stronger, safer community every day.
Drop a 👏 in the comments to give them a warm welcome!

10/01/2026

🚗 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 🚗

Did you know MSC manages the State of Missouri’s Ignition Interlock Program? 🚗💡

Keeping our roads safe is a full-team effort! A few key ways we support the program:
🔍 Quality Control: Inspecting installations to make sure everything is done right.
👮 Officer Training: Teaching law enforcement how to recognize device tampering and navigate interlock cases in the field.

💡 Quick Stats:
• 6 approved interlock device models in MO
• 457 approved installation spots statewide

Spotlight on safety! 🌟 Helping Keep Missouri Roads Safe



https://mosafetycenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IID-Program-Brochure-4-17-2026.pdf

https://mosafetycenter.com/grants/impaired-driving-counter-measures/

Breath Alcohol Instrument TrainingBAIT InformationBrochure Get the BAIT Brochure Ryan Schildknecht BAIT Program Manager660-543-4597 Email Ryan Vacant Lab Coordinator660-543-4573 Email Us Ignition InterlockDevice IID Brochure Get the IID Brochure Jennifer Howser IID Coordinator660-543-8004 Email IID....

10/01/2026

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞 𝐔𝐩 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭!

AAA Missouri, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Transportation, invites your school to join and compete against other Missouri high schools for bragging rights and a chance to win school monetary prizes worth $1,000 to $5,000!

The goal of the Buckle Up Phone Down High School Showdown is to promote and reward safe driving in and around our communities, by putting down phones while driving, encouraging other drivers to do the same, and always buckling up.

It only takes three easy steps!
1.Register your school to participate: https://www.savemolives.com/mcrs/bupd-high-school-showdown-school-registration
2. Beginning October 14th, access the 𝐁𝐔𝐏𝐃 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 webpage:
https://www.savemolives.com/mcrs/AAAShowdown submit the safe driving pledge to:
3. Put their phones down while driving.
Speak up for others to do the same.
Always wear a seat belt.
Encourage students, faculty, families, and community members to take the BUPD High School Showdown pledge on behalf of your school with NEW Pledge Booster Activities and increase your chances of winning.

Once a school is registered to participate, the only link that should be publicly shared to submit a BUPD Showdown safe driving pledge is: https://www.savemolives.com/mcrs/AAAShowdown


𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 - 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑!

Complete activities to promote the BUPD Showdown and receive bonus pledges toward your school’s total! Preapproved Pledge Booster Activities (PBA) are designed to engage students and the community to promote the BUPD contest and safety message.

Examples of PBAs include:
Student produced safe driving
Ordering and installing free BUPD parking lot signs - 200 Pledges
Student led lunchtime tabling event to promote BUPD - 50 Pledges
*Share BUPD Showdown QR code at school events -20 Pledges
And more!

Visit:
https://www.savemolives.com/mcrs/AAAShowdown/submitactivity
for a complete list of rules and activities!

Safe driving pledges can be submitted online Wednesday, October 14th through December 18th. High schools with the most students, faculty, and community pledges in their BUPD High School Showdown Class will win!*

Congratulations to the Showdown 2025 winning schools!
Class 1 – North Harrison High School – $1,000
Class 2 – King City High School – $1,500
Class 3 – Greenville R-II High School – $2,000
Class 4 – East Prairie High School – $2,500
Class 5 – Herculaneum High School – $3,500
Class 6 – Liberty High School – $5,000

09/24/2026

09/22/2026

The Concordia Police Department is inviting parents and guardians of teen drivers to attend Missouri's First Impact Program on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

First Impact is a free educational program designed to help parents and guardians understand the critical role they play in reducing the risks faced by newly licensed teen drivers.

Developed through the Missouri Safety Center, the program provides valuable information, practical tools, and proven strategies that families can use to help keep young drivers safe on Missouri roadways.

Motor vehicle crashes remain one of the leading causes of injury and death among teenagers. Research consistently shows that parental involvement is one of the most effective ways to reduce crash risks for inexperienced drivers. First Impact equips families with information about Missouri's Graduated Driver License Law, common driving hazards, distracted driving, passenger safety, seat belt use, impaired driving, and the importance of setting clear expectations for teen drivers.

During the program, participants will learn how to establish and enforce family driving rules, communicate effectively with teen drivers, and recognize situations that place young motorists at greater risk. The presentation also highlights real-world scenarios and statistics that demonstrate the importance of continued parental guidance after a teen receives a driver's license.

The Concordia Police Department encourages all parents, grandparents, guardians, and other adults involved in mentoring young drivers to attend. The program is especially beneficial for families with teens who are preparing to obtain a driver's permit or who have recently received their driver's license.

"Parents are the most influential driving instructors a teenager will ever have," said Sgt. Stephen Phillips of the Concordia Police Department. "The First Impact Program provides families with the knowledge and resources needed to help young drivers make safe decisions behind the wheel and reduce the likelihood of being involved in a serious crash."

The First Impact Program will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Concordia Community Center located at 802 S. Gordon Street Room #203. Attendance is free, and community members are encouraged to participate.

For additional information about the program, please contact the Concordia Police Department at (660) 463-2140.

Register Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EA5A92CA3FDC16-65692410-first

09/20/2026

University of Central Missouri has 150 +/- large round bales for sale. 5x6 bales, baled dry mid June using John Deere cover edge baler.

Asking $45/bale
Can load hay trailer or flatbed, but will not deliver
Message or comment for further details

09/18/2026

Safe travels George!

09/17/2026