Excelsior Springs could receive up to $50,000 in state funding for law enforcement after city leaders approved a resolution supporting the Missouri Blue Shield program.The resolution was approved at a recent meeting as part of Missouri’s Blue Shield program, a statewide initiative recognizing communities demonstrating strong support for law enforcement and public safety. The designation, administered by the Missouri Department of Public Safety, makes participating cities eligible to apply for grants of up to $50,000 to fund training, equipment and technology for local police departments.Police Chief Greg Dull outlined the way the program fits into a broader statewide effort to strengthen public safety and community partnerships.“The Missouri Blue Shield program is part of Governor Kehoe’s Safer Missouri initiative,” said Dull. “It recognizes cities, counties and towns that demonstrate a strong commitment to public safety and support fo...