Brochures
The following brochures are available, some of which can be downloaded in PDF format.
For all others, you will have to contact your local Troop Public Information Officer. All brochures can be
copied as needed as long as the Missouri State Highway Patrol is given proper credit and acknowledgement.
Commercial Vehicle
- Commercial Vehicle Regulations
- (shp-216) Information about the rules and regulations of commercial vehicles.
- CVO Brochure
- (shp-891) Learn how to start your career as a Commercial Vehicle Officer.
Communications Division
- A Career in Communications
- (shp-299) Radio communication is accepted today as one of the most valuable police weapons. Find out about the work performed by members of the Patrol's Communications Division, position requirements, and benefits available.
Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division
- MoVECHS Brochure
- (shp-983) This brochure gives an overview of the Missouri Volunteer and Employee Criminal History Services (MoVECHS) program. Information includes how and where to apply, requirements to become a qualified entity and the type of background search results an agency can expect.
- Rap Back Brochure
- (shp-663) The Missouri Rap Back program provides updated Missouri and national fingerprint-based criminal arrest information for individuals licensed, employed with, or otherwise under the purview of an authorized agency.
Motor Vehicle Inspection
- Motor Vehicle Inspection
- (shp-515) Information about the state vehicle inspection program administered by the Patrol.
- Titling Brochure
- (shp-469)
- Traffic Safety and Consumer Protection
- (shp-486) Information concerning Traffic Safety and Consumer Protection.
Public Information and Education
- Alcohol & Boating
- (shp-44) Information on boating while intoxicated.
- AMBER Alert Brochure
- (shp-127) Information about AMBER Alerts and the criteria they must meet.
- ATVs: Safety Comes First
- (shp-448) Information about the proper ways to handle ATVs, the laws concerning ATVs, and safety hints are offered in this publication.
- Blue Alert Brochure
- (shp-731) Information about Blue Alerts and the criteria they must meet.
- Bomb Brochure
- (shp-181) Threats and Searching Techniques.
- Club Drugs (What You Should Know)
- (shp-542) A brief description of current club drugs and the harm they can cause.
- Complaint Procedures
- (shp-877) This brochure explains your rights and the procedures you can take if you feel an employee of the patrol has mistreated you in any manner.
- Coping With An Attack
- (shp-541) This brochure is a guide to dealing with biological, chemical and "Dirty Bomb" attacks.
- Courage2Report (C2R)
- This brochure details the Courage2Report (C2R) program.
- Date Rape Drugs (What You Need To know About...)
- (shp-261) How to recognize date rape drugs and the effects they have on people.
- DEFENSE
- (shp-594) Information on the DEFENSE (Defending Employees From the Effects of Negative Stressful Experiences) program.
- Distracted Driving
- (shp-90) Information on distracted driving.
- Driving Missouri's Four Seasons
- (shp-725) Missouri has four distinct seasons and every one of those seasons brings new challenges to our drivers. This brochure explains the different driving conditions that can be expected in Missouri throughout the year.
- DWI Hidden Cost
- (shp-394) The consequences of a DWI conviction are more than just financial.
- Emergency Card
- (shp-319) State Police/Highway Patrol Emergency number to use when traveling.
- Endangered Person Advisory
- (shp-717) Information on the Endangered Person Advisory.
- Endangered Silver Advisory
- (shp-719) Information on missing or endangered senior adults.
- Farm Safety
- (shp-434) Suggestions on how to be safe while operating farm equipment on the state roadways.
- Filling a V.O.I.D (Victims of Impaired Drivers)
- (shp-166) If you or a loved one has been the victim of an intoxicated driver, then this brochure offers support and help.
- Gangs
- (shp-543) Learn more about gangs, how they are formed, who's in them, and what you can do to help eliminate gangs.
- If I Could Just Go Back
- (shp-93) This program is designed to enlist the help of Missouri's teen drivers to assist us in saving lives in our highways.
- Grief Guide
- (shp-219) This booklet was created to provide guidance about the grieving process and answers to commonly asked questions.
- Help Solve Rural Crime
- (shp-286) Learn more about rural crime in Missouri, the Rural Crimes Investigative Unit (RCIU), and how you can become a RCIU Partner.
- Highway Patrol Careers-Civilian and Uniformed Civilian Opportunities
- (shp-836) Learn more about being a part of the Patrol's Civilian and Uniformed Civilian careers. This brochure describes the numerous career paths available within the patrol.
- How to Ride the School Bus
- (shp-440) This coloring book reminds children how to ride a school bus safely.
- Human Trafficking Brochure
- (shp-545) How to detect and report human trafficking.
- Human Trafficking It's Real
- (shp-557) Human Trafficking It's Real and It's Happening in Missouri.
Public Information and Education Continued
- Identification Tips
- (shp-741) This brochure explains how vehicle identification numbers are assigned and gives tips for determining whether or not a vehicle has been retagged.
- Identity Theft
- (shp-188) Learn what to do if it happens to you.
- If You Get Stopped! What Motorists Should Do
- (shp-747) Recommendations on what a motorist should or shouldn't do if a law enforcement officer stops them.
- Join Our Click
- (shp-740) This brochure provides seat belt and child restraint information.
- Law Enforcement Academy Family Guide
- (shp-0914) This brochure provides information to families on the MSHP training experience.
- Learn to Walk Safely
- (shp-443) Pedestrians have rules to follow when walking along the roadways. Safety tips for safe walking are also presented in this pamphlet.
- Make A Difference
- (shp-24) Being a trooper is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling careers an individual can choose.
- Marine Theft Protection
- (shp-633) Information keeping your boat and equipment safe from theft.
- Methamphetamine
- (shp-271) An in-depth look at a drug that has become an epidemic in its effect on our state.
- Missouri Information Analysis Center
- (shp-1063) An informational brochure about Missouri Information Analysis Center (MIAC).
- Missing Children's Bookmark
- (shp-695) This bookmark reminds children to put safety first and gives specific safety tips for when they are home alone or away from home.
- Missouri's Float Streams
- (shp-177) This brochure will provide information related to the lawful use of Missouri's float streams.
- Motorcycle Safety
- (shp-445) This brochure provides motorcycle safety information.
- PICK Physical ID Characteristic Kit
- (shp-738) This kit allows parents and guardians to record and keep identification records for their children.
- Promoting Safety Through Education
- (shp-710) Educating our youth on safety related issues.
- Protect Missouri's Children
- (shp-698) A pamphlet that makes suggestions on how to keep the children of our state safe in their every day environment.
- Safe Biker
- (shp-438) This brochure describes Games and tips concerning "Safe Biking" for younger aged children.
- Safety Education Center
- (shp-714) Information on the Highway Patrol's Safety Education Center
- Safety for Women
- (shp-447) A brochure designed for women and what can be done to stop domestic violence.
- Safety is on Your Shoulders
- (shp-435) Information pertaining to the law that protects police officers and emergency responders working along side our highways.
- Security Tips for Seniors
- (shp-436) This brochure deals with what seniors can do to help protect themselves from fraud and other crimes.
- Straight Talk for Kids on Being Safe
- (shp-549) Tips on teaching your child to be safe around strangers. Helpful hints are offered on how to talk to your children without scaring them.
- Student Internship Program
- (shp-753) This program is designed to help students develop their technical skills with authentic work experience.
- Stopping & Approaching Vehicles
- (shp-569) An officer's guide to stopping and approaching vehicles.
- Substance Use Disorders: Are You At Risk?
- (shp-540) Understand the risk factors for substance use disorders and know there is hope.
- Synthetic Drugs
- (shp-552) Explains what Synthetic drugs are and the harm they can cause the body.
- The Opioid Epidemic & Missouri
- (shp-538) Education is key to Missouri finding its way to the other side of this epidemic.
- The Sensible Approach Bank Holdups
- (shp-555) Information every person who works in a bank should know about surviving a bank holdup.
- Tips on Burglary Prevention
- (shp-671) Common sense things that individuals can do to make their home safer from burglary attemps.
- Together Protecting Missouri's Citizens
- (shp-567) A guide to services available from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
- Victim/Witness Assistance
- (shp-561) Programs and services offered by the Patrol.
- Investigative Analysis Unit
- (shp-556) This unit is able to assist criminal justice agencies during the investigation of serious violent crimes. Read this brochure to find out what services are available.
- Welcome to Bicycling
- (shp-446) Information about bicycle safety and bicycle laws is contained in this brochure.
- Welcome to Missouri
- (shp-441) This brochure discusses Missouri laws.
- What to do in a Traffic Crash
- (shp-859) This brochure can be carried in your vehicle and provides critical information that a driver will need when they are involved in a motor vehicle crash.
- What You Need On The Water
- (shp-651) This brochure explains what items are needed on a boat, personal watercraft, canoe, or kayak.
- Window Tinting
- (shp-510) Information about the Missouri window tinting law is provided in this pamphlet.
- It's Time to Have a Conversation About Drugs
- (shp-553) What citizens can do to help win the battle against illegal drugs and their abuse.
- You Drink And Drive - You Pay
- (shp-442) A look at Missouri laws concerning drinking and driving.