MSHP participates in ‘Project Blue Light’ to honor fallen officers

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- The Missouri State Highway Patrol announced it will pay tribute to fallen officers throughout the holiday season.

General Headquarters, division offices and troop headquarters will display blue lights starting Monday, Nov. 24, through Friday, Jan. 2, as part of the "Project Blue Light" initiative.

MSHP said 31 members throughout the patrol's history have given their lives providing service and protection to Missouri's citizens.

Project Blue Light serves as a way to honor the 31 troopers and the more than 700 other law enforcement officers in Missouri who have made the ultimate sacrifice while performing their duties.