Copy Attachments: Time-Saving Trick

Do you ever notice that some attachments get used over and over again in your PowerDMS assessment? Whether it’s your Use of Force policy, a State Statute, or even a simple note you copy and paste into multiple standards—why repeat the same step each time?

Here’s the good news: PowerDMS has a copy feature that allows you to instantly duplicate any attachment across multiple standards.

This feature works with any type of attachment:

• Policies used across several standards (e.g., Use of Force, Property & Evidence)
• Required references (e.g., Florida Statutes, General Orders)
• Even simple notes that you’re tired of retyping

Steps to Copy Attachments in PowerDMS:

1. Navigate to the attachment you want to copy
2. Hover over the sideways arrow to the right of the attachment
3. Click on the copy icon (two pages)
4. In the popup, select the correct assessment (usually defaults to current)
5. Choose the standards you want to copy to (search or scroll)
6. Click Continue then Copy Attachment
7. A confirmation message will appear – and you’re done!

Save time, reduce errors, and streamline your process. Want to see it in action? Watch the video tutorial included below:

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Areaka P. Jewell

Accreditation Academy

areaka@accreditationacademy.net

(305) 360-1075