The commissioner of public safety may appoint regional public safety officers to (1) provide an expanded public safety and law enforcement presence in rural areas of the state; (2) provide oversight and training for the village public safety officer program; (3) administer functions relating to (A) protecting life and property in the rural areas of the state; (B) conducting investigations; (C) conducting search and rescue missions; (D) conducting local training programs in drug and alcohol awareness and prevention, water safety, and gun safety; (4) perform other duties relating to public safety as directed by the commissioner.
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