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As provided by Missouri State Statute 476.062 [1], the Missouri State Marshals and Deputy Marshals are charged with the safety and security of State Courts, Judges, and staff and function as the law enforcement arm of the Missouri Judiciary. In addition to Supreme Court Marshals, Marshals are assigned to districts divided into Eastern, Western, and Southern Missouri based out of St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield respectively [2]. Marshals and Deputy Marshals are fully sworn and commissioned peace officers with statewide jurisdiction and are tasked with not only providing Courthouse security and the Supreme and Appellate Courts, but also for investigating threats against Judges and Court employees. Additionally, they can work with Judges and staff to do residential inspections, provide security to Judges away from the courthouse, protect visiting dignitaries, assist with information and cyber-security, as well as many other duties as assigned.
Missouri State Marshals are ALSO charged with the task of protecting Communities and its peoples from fraud and wrongdoings by, of, and thru the Court systems and its personnel thereof. By and thru Marshals Constitutional Oath they are also tasked with ensuring people's Constitutional, Human, Natural, and Civil Rights are never violated.
Section 476.062.1 August 28, 2014 Court marshals' arrest powers--may carry firearms, when.
476.062. Subject to supreme court rule, district court of appeal rule and local circuit court rule, marshals of any court may carry firearms when necessary for the proper discharge of their duties. Such marshals shall have all powers granted law enforcement officers in this state to apprehend and arrest persons and which are necessary to ensure the proper security, and functioning of the court employing such marshal.
U.S. Marshals Service Seal: In October 1966, U.S. Marshal Robert F. Morey of the District of Massachusetts was part of a committee tasked by Chief United States Marshal James J.P. McShane to review various drawings and submissions. The prototype design was ready by Autumn 1968.
The seal was a fascinating mixture of symbolism and patriotic color. It contained the six-pointed star of a western resemblance, surrounded by a field of deep blue. The field contained this color to represent the same symbols as in the American flag: vigilance, perseverance, and justice. Over the badge was an American bald eagle that clutched two symbols in its talons: an olive branch in one and arrows in the other. A small breastplate was superimposed over the symbolic eagle and showed all three flag colors and the date "1789," the first year of the agency's existence. A red ring was outside of the solid blue background, signifying courage and bloodshed in carrying out duties. Thirteen stars are over the top half of the seal, while the agency motto:"JUSTICE, INTEGRITY, SERVICE" is denoted on the bottom half. Finally a gold-colored ring on the outside stated the words "Department of Justice" and "United States Marshal." The outer edge was brown-colored to signify the Earth.
Marshals are armed with either the Glock 19 in 9mm Parabellum or Glock 23 in .40 S&W and must qualify several times per year. In addition, Marshals may carry mace, tasers, and batons as needed.