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.