Missouri Governor-elect Mike Kehoe took the oath of office at noon on Monday. Former Missouri U.S. Senator Roy Blunt officiated the ceremony. Governor Kehoe later addressed the crowd, sharing his vision for the next four years.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed six executive orders to launch the Safer Missouri Initiative aimed at strengthening public safety and supporting law enforcement.

Soon after being sworn in as governor, Kehoe signed executive orders requiring law enforcement to include the immigration status of individuals in arrest reports, and authorized the creation of a program called "Operation Relentless Pursuit.