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.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 18. Health, Safety, Housing, Human Rights, and Public Defender
Article 9. Village and Regional Public Safety Officers.
Sec. 18.65.670. Village public safety officer program.
Sec. 18.65.672. Village public safety officer qualifications.
Sec. 18.65.674. Background investigations.
Sec. 18.65.678. Firearms training.
Sec. 18.65.680. Regional public safety officers.
Sec. 18.65.682. Village public safety officer certification.
Sec. 18.65.684. Denial, revocation, or lapse of certificate.
Sec. 18.65.686. Powers and duties of village public safety officers.