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Belton staff seeks Blue Shield designation to unlock state public-safety grants
Summary
City staff briefed council on the governor’s Blue Shield designation and said Belton appears to meet the criteria; council will consider a resolution on May 27 to apply, which could make the city eligible for a share of $10 million in DPS-administered grants in the FY2026 budget.
City staff told the Belton City Council on Tuesday they intend to pursue a state “Blue Shield” designation that would make the city eligible for grants and training funds tied to an executive order by Missouri’s governor.
The program, announced in Executive Order 25-03 on Jan. 13, 2025, recognizes local governments that commit to programs intended to reduce violent crime and strengthen law enforcement and community partnerships. A staff presenter said the governor is “setting aside 10,000,000 in funds, to…
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