Work also involves conducting a detailed research and analysis of criminal history and confidential information; requesting and receiving classified data; compiling, analyzing, and disseminating information to appropriate personnel and/or subordinates; maintaining a thorough knowledge of operations within the Department of Public Safety; maintaining considerable knowledge in theory and practice of office procedures; analyzing administrative problems; and exercising a high degree of independent judgment in the interpretation, application, and enforcement of statutes, rules, regulations, and policies. Our employees perform a variety of tasks, including issuing driver's licenses and firearm permits, patrolling our roads and highways, keeping drugs off the streets, providing training and certification to law enforcement agencies, conducting forensic analysis and investigations, and much more.