Sec. 18.65.680. - Regional public safety officers. - Alaska Statutes

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.