How to Use the AI Assistant

This guide shows you how to effectively use the AI assistant.

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Opening the AI Assistant

• Click Chat in the navigation, or
• Press Ctrl + /

The AI automatically knows which case you're viewing.

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Asking Questions

Type your question and press Enter. Examples:

Case summaries:

• "Summarize this case"
• "What happened yesterday on this case?"

Witness information:

• "List all witnesses"
• "Are there inconsistencies between witness statements?"

Evidence:

• "What evidence do we have?"
• "What's still at the lab?"

Next steps:

• "What should I do next?"
• "What checklist items are pending?"

Procedural guidance:

• "What are the recording requirements for this interview?"
• "When is ME notification required?"

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Getting Better Answers

Be Specific

Instead of: "Help me"

Try: "What witnesses from this case haven't been interviewed yet?"

Provide Context

If asking about something general:

"For a scene with multiple victims, what's the priority order for processing?"

Ask Follow-ups

If the answer isn't complete:

• "Can you elaborate on that?"
• "What about the recording requirements specifically?"

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When Approvals Appear

For significant actions, you'll see an approval card instead of the AI just doing it.

1. Review the recommended action
2. Read the reasoning
3. Check the risk level
4. Approve or Reject

See Handle Approvals for details.

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What the AI Cannot Do

• Make decisions for you
• Access external systems
• Replace your training
• Guarantee outcomes

The AI assists—you decide.

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Related

• AI Capabilities Reference
• Handle Approvals