By MATT PIKE

For a second year in a row, the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office has been honored with the Blue Shield designation by the Missouri Department of Public Safety.

The honor recognizes Missouri communities that demonstrate their commitment to enhancing public safety, investing in and supporting law enforcement and building partnerships between law enforcement and our community.

Buchanan County was also recognized as a Blue Shield receipent in 2025. The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office is the third agency to receive the honor this year in the area, along with the St. Joseph Police Department and Andrew County Sheriff’s Office.

The Missouri Blue Shield Program was created by Governor Kehoe in January 2025. Communities that earned the Blue Shield designation in 2025 had to reapply this year to be approved once again.