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Headquartered in Jefferson City, Mo., the Missouri State Highway Patrol is a full-service law enforcement agency that has been operational for more than 75 years. Founded in 1931, it has more than 1,400 uniformed civilians and support staff, and over 1,100 uniformed members. It is operated as an independent agency under the control of the executive branch and is a division of the Department of Public Safety. It enforces traffic laws and promotes safety on more than 33,000 miles of state-maintained highways. The agency offers a wide range of law enforcement services, including motor vehicle inspection, commercial vehicle enforcement and driver's license examination. It also offers criminal investigations, criminal laboratory analysis and research, public education, gaming enforcement and law enforcement training services.

The Missouri Department of Higher Education carries out administrative responsibilities for the state s higher education system. The department evaluates the performances of students and institutions. It also administrates statewide postsecondary technical education and proprietary school certification programs. The Missouri Department of Higher Education submits a unified budget request for public higher education to the state s governor and the Missouri General Assembly. The department additionally establishes guidelines to promote the transfer of students among institutions. It is responsible for the approval of new degree programs that are offered by public colleges and universities. In addition, the department is comprised of several groups, including information technology, academic affairs, fiscal affairs and operations, and financial assistance, outreach and proprietary certification. The Missouri Department of Higher Education has administered more than $70 million in state-based financial assistance to over 35,000 students.

Established in 1836, the Jefferson City Police Department is a law enforcement agency that works towards preserving peace, order and safety; enforcing laws and ordinances; and safeguarding constitutional rights. It offers patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigation and crime prevention services. The department maintains a records section and communication and operation center, as well as the Citizens Police Academy. The Jefferson City Police Department has community action and Special Weapons And Tactics teams, as well as school resource officers. It also supports and conducts several neighborhood watch and youth programs. In addition, the department offers services for cases related to sex offenders and Internet crime. The Jefferson City Police Department is located in Jefferson City, Mo.