DAFI31-122 — Civilian Police Officer Program

DAFI31-122 governs the Department of the Air Force civilian police officer program, including its organization, selection, and requirements.

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  • Publication number: DAFI31-122
  • Title: CIVILIAN POLICE OFFICER PROGRAM
  • Date: 2026-01-16

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DAFI31-122 covers civilian police officer roles, hiring, medical evaluations, physical agility testing, uniforms, equipment, and program administration. Compliance with the publication and its attachments is mandatory, and it addresses privacy-protected information and records generated by prescribed processes.

Applies to: This publication applies to Department of the Air Force (DAF) civilian employees and uniformed members of the United States Space Force (USSF), the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard, and other individuals or organizations as required by binding agreement or obligation with the DAF.

Topics covered

  • Civilian police officer selection and hiring
  • CPO organization and programs
  • Medical evaluation programs
  • Physical agility testing
  • Uniforms and equipment
  • Drug testing
  • Discipline and adverse actions of CPOs

Questions and answers

How must records generated under DAFI31-122 be handled?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

How are waiver authorities identified in DAFI31-122?

The authorities to waive wing/Space Force equivalent/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement.

Is compliance with DAFI31-122 attachments mandatory?

Compliance with attachments is mandatory.

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