44-2-115. Powers and duties of agents. An agent appointed by the attorney general pursuant to this part is a peace officer and:

(1) shall provide investigative assistance to city, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies at their request in accordance with rules adopted by the department of justice;

(2) shall have concurrent jurisdiction with local law enforcement agencies to investigate offenses involving dangerous drugs, as provided in Title 45, chapter 9, and violations that constitute organized criminal activity;

(3) shall investigate gambling activities in this state as provided in 23-5-113;

(4) shall investigate any apparent violations of penal statutes disclosed by an audit of a state agency by the legislative auditor;

(5) shall investigate apparent violations of penal statutes referred by the state workers' compensation insurance fund; and

(6) shall assist whenever possible any law enforcement school held in the state for law enforcement officers when requested.