DAF Civilian Police officers: conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, obtain witness statements and, if necessary, detain suspects.

DAF Police can issue the DD Form 1408 Armed Forces Traffic Ticket, and the U.S. District Court Violation Notice.

(The detective title is for positions primarily concerned with police investigations involving violations of criminal or other laws.)

[3] They train to proficiency with 9mm semi-automatic pistol (M18 Sig Sauer), and other firearms such as the M-4/M-16, shotgun, and other special weapons or ordnance, as well as become experienced in computerized investigations systems.

DAF Police officers are held to the same standards as their active duty USAF SF counterparts, with regards to dress, appearance and training.

[5] There is a specific DAF Police shoulder patch, badge and rank insignia is aligned (as close as possible) to USAF ranks, at least at the officer level (e.g. DAF Police Lieutenant wears one silver bar, similar to USAF Lieutenant).

[6] DAF Police Officers are armed with a Sig P320, designated as M18 service pistol, as well as a Taser, Baton, handcuffs, radio, flashlight and notebook & pen.