Mo. Const. art. IV, § 48. Public safety, department of — duties of department — director, how appointed

The department of public safety shall be in charge of a director to be appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate, and shall administer the programs provided by law to protect and safeguard the lives and property of the people of the state. [Effective - 07 Sep 1972 , see footnote]