(1) Establish, implement and administer the Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Program according to the minimum requirements specified in this subchapter.

(2) Establish, implement and administer requirements for the minimum courses of study and training for sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.

(2.1) Require minimum standards for training sheriffs and deputy sheriffs on domestic violence. The training shall include standards for assessing the lethality risk of domestic violence incidents.

(3) Establish, implement and administer requirements for courses of study and in-service training for sheriffs holding office and deputy sheriffs appointed prior to August 9, 1984.

(4) Establish, implement and administer requirements for a continuing education program for all sheriffs and deputy sheriffs concerning all of the subjects the board may deem necessary and appropriate for the continued education and training of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.

(5) Approve or revoke the approval of any school which may be utilized to comply with the educational and training requirements of this subchapter.

(6) Establish the minimum qualifications for instructors and certify instructors.

(7) Consult and cooperate with universities, colleges, law schools, community colleges and institutes for the development of specialized courses for sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.

(8) Promote the most efficient and economical program for sheriff and deputy sheriff training by utilizing existing facilities, programs and qualified State and local personnel.

(9) Certify sheriffs and deputy sheriffs who have satisfactorily completed the basic education and training requirements of this subchapter and issue appropriate certificates to them.

(10) Revoke the certification of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs in accordance with section 7429 (relating to revocation of certification).

(11) Reinstate previously revoked certifications of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs where the board finds that the circumstances which led to the revocation of certification are no longer an impediment to certification.

(12) Make rules and regulations and perform other duties as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate to administer this subchapter.

(13) Make an annual report to the Governor and to the General Assembly concerning: