Mark James recently retired after serving more than seven years as the chancellor of Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City, Missouri. Formerly the director of the Missouri Department of Public Safety, Mark James was the CEO of the $700 million organization with 15,000 employees.
Overseeing several different emergency departments in Missouri, including the Gaming Commission, Capitol Police, Division of Fire Safety, and the National Guard, the Missouri Department of Public Safety has established programs that guide the various departments in providing emergency services for local communities. Among the many initiatives set by the Department of Public Safety is the Crime Victims' Compensation program.
Established to help people who have sustained psychological or physical injuries due to violent crimes, the Crime Victims' Compensation funds are used to help pay for counseling and medical services along with any lost wages that might have occurred. The compensation fund is also available to assist victims with any burial or funeral expenses.
