Purpose
The primary purpose of the highway patrol is to enforce the traffic laws and promote safety upon the highways. As near as practicable, all personnel of the patrol shall be used for carrying out these purposes.
As near as practicable, all personnel of the Patrol shall be utilized in carrying out the provisions of Sections 43.350 to 43.380 RSMo.
Vision
By excelling as a criminal justice leader in the delivery of quality services, the Missouri State Highway Patrol will ensure Missouri is a safe place to live or visit.
Mission
The Missouri State Highway Patrol will serve and protect all people by enforcing laws and providing services to ensure a safe and secure environment.
Core Values
The Missouri State Highway Patrol believes public trust and respect must be earned and are essential to attain our vision and accomplish our mission. To maintain public trust and respect, we embrace the following values:
Integrity
Uncompromising principle; honesty; steadfast adherence to a strict ethical code.
Responsibility
Accountability; trustworthiness; use of good judgment.
Respect
Fairness without prejudice; appreciation for diversity.
Professionalism
High standards; dedicated to our mission; unified in purpose.
Compassion
Concern with human welfare; ability to appreciate feelings or emotions of others.
Resourcefulness
Creativity; the ability to be effective in difficult situations.
Character
We are committed to respecting individual dignity in all people and to providing services in a fair, consistent, and impartial manner to the best of our ability. As caring and innovative professionals, the men and women of the Missouri State Highway Patrol will strive to maintain a safe environment through a service-oriented organization capable of addressing the most complex challenges that confront us.
Commitment
We are committed to providing services from knowledgeable, capable, and willing employees. We are committed to respecting each employee as an individual and for his or her role in the department. We are committed to maintaining a sense of pride and camaraderie within our department and to having a workplace where employees are supportive of each other and loyal to the values and commitments of the department.
More about the Patrol
Who leads the Patrol
Meet the superintendent, the assistant superintendent, and the commanders of the Patrol's six bureaus.