The Missouri Department of Public Safety has approved 428 grants totaling over $6.3 million to law enforcement, fire service and EMS providers across the state for new equipment, supplies, personnel and training last month, Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced. Grant-funded equipment includes patrol vehicles, mobile data terminals, firefighter turnout gear, extrication equipment, cardiac monitors and emergency communications radios. Grants to additional law enforcement, fire service and EMS agencies are still under review. “Meeting with first responders and traveling to disaster scenes across the state, we know how essential it is that these devoted public servants have the essential equipment and training they need to do their jobs,” Governor Parson said. “These grants mean law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS personnel will be better equipped in performing their lifesaving work and protecting the public.” Missouri Department of Public Safety Director Sandy Karsten…