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Concordia Today
By the People, for the People
Concordia Earns Missouri Blue Shield Designation for 2026
The city is recognized for its commitment to public safety and law enforcement-community partnerships.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The City of Concordia, Missouri has received the official Missouri Blue Shield designation for 2026 from the state's Department of Public Safety. This honor recognizes communities that demonstrate a strong commitment to enhancing public safety, investing in law enforcement, and building partnerships between law enforcement and the community.
Why it matters
The Missouri Blue Shield Program, created by Governor Kehoe in 2025, aims to reduce crime and foster stronger relationships between law enforcement and local residents. Communities that earn the designation receive grant funding for law enforcement training and equipment, as well as promotion on the governor's social media channels.
The details
Concordia previously earned the Blue Shield designation in 2025 and had to reapply this year to be approved once again. In 2025, 201 Missouri communities received the honor, which requires demonstrating a commitment to public safety and law enforcement-community partnerships.
- The Missouri Blue Shield Program was created by Governor Kehoe in January 2025 through Executive Order 25-03.
- In 2025, 201 Missouri communities earned the Blue Shield designation.
- The opportunity to earn the Blue Shield designation for 2026 opened on February 4, 2026.
The players
Governor Kehoe
The governor of Missouri who created the Missouri Blue Shield Program in 2025.
Missouri Department of Public Safety
The state agency that awarded the Missouri Blue Shield designation to Concordia for 2026.
What’s next
Communities that earn the Missouri Blue Shield designation will receive grant funding for law enforcement training and equipment as part of Governor Kehoe's Recommended Budget for the State Fiscal Year 2027, provided the General Assembly approves the funding.
The takeaway
The Missouri Blue Shield Program is a state initiative aimed at recognizing and supporting communities that prioritize public safety and foster strong partnerships between law enforcement and residents. Concordia's designation for 2026 demonstrates the city's commitment to these important community values.
