Carthage checking off requirements for ‘Missouri Blue Shield Program'
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Members of the Carthage City Council approve a resolution that affirms the support of the city's public safety.
The resolution is one of many steps needed to qualify for the Missouri Blue Shield Program.
The program is a state initiative, put in place by Governor Mike Kehoe, and recognizes the commitment Missouri city governments have for public safety and the reduction of violent crime.
Once Carthage has met all the requirements, the police department will then be eligible to apply for state funding for training and equipment.
'There has to be a lot of interaction with your community. You have to show certain upgrades to either equipment, personnel, training, all those things. Plus, you must also show that you work with the community. For example, a citizen's police academy and various other programs that we do,' said Carthage Police Chief, Bill Hawkins.
A number of area departments have already earned the designation, including Joplin, Jasper County, and Newton County.
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