DAFI71-101V1 — Criminal Investigations Program

DAFI71-101V1 governs the Air Force criminal investigations program, including investigative authorities, procedures, drug investigations, and partnerships.

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  • Publication number: DAFI71-101V1
  • Title: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS PROGRAM
  • Date: 2025-01-24

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It covers investigative spheres of influence, accreditation, case referrals, suspicious activity reports, financial institution information, and illegal drug investigations. The publication also addresses presumptive drug testing, Base Criminal Investigations Partnership, records disposition, and mandatory compliance.

Applies to: It applies to Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve (AFR) Units, the Air National Guard (ANG), the Civil Air Patrol performing a Department of the Air Force (DAF) assigned mission, and United States Space Force.

Topics covered

  • Criminal investigations program
  • Investigative spheres of influence
  • Suspicious activity reports
  • Base Criminal Investigations Partnership
  • Illegal drug use and distribution investigations
  • Presumptive drug testing
  • DNA samples
  • Financial institution information

Questions and answers

What records requirements does DAFI71-101V1 establish?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 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.

When must CLEOs notify AFOSI?

CLEOs ensure that AFOSI is promptly notified prior to the initiation of any criminal investigation. (paragraph 1)

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