The city of Blue Springs, near Kansas City, will soon be using drones as first responders. Police Chief Bob Muenz said it will help them get eyes on the scene faster. “To get there before the officers can get there,” he told Missourinet. “Our officer...
The Missouri House is considering a Senate-passed bill that would provide free college tuition to first responders. SB 71 is sponsored by Republican Sen. David Gregory of St. Louis County. Specifically, it would give free tuition to police, firefighters, paramedics,...
Missouri is thinking about giving firefighters access to a program to help them deal with traumatic events. Sen. Karla May, D-St. Louis, wants firefighters to have access to the program that law enforcement officers are already given. “This is a program that I...
A bill that became law in Missouri now classifies 911 dispatch members as first responders. Anthony Morabith talks with Republican Representative Chad Perkins of Bowling Green.
