Using AI for Accreditation Tasks
When I first experimented with ChatGPT a few years ago, artificial intelligence was still brand new territory for most law enforcement agencies. Some were curious. Some were skeptical. Others immediately shut the door on it altogether.
Fast forward to today, and the conversation has matured — but the divide still exists.
Some agencies are actively using AI-assisted tools for report writing, drafting narratives, and even leveraging body-worn camera transcripts to streamline documentation. Others remain cautious, and some still prohibit employee use entirely.
This post isn’t about convincing anyone to adopt AI.
It’s about understanding where it fits — and where it doesn’t — in the world of accreditation.
When I tested ChatGPT, I gave it three very familiar accreditation-related tasks:
Drafting an internal email requesting documentation for annual TASER training
Drafting an email to a potential assessor asking for assistance with a mock assessment
Creating a public notice inviting comment for an upcoming formal assessment
Each task was completed in seconds.
Not because ChatGPT “knew” accreditation — but because these are structured communication tasks that follow predictable patterns.
That’s where AI shines.
Other appropriate uses include:
Proofreading emails or memos before sending
Drafting job descriptions or updating existing ones
Creating first drafts of routine communications
Writing assessor bios or short summaries
Turning rough notes into clean, professional language
In all of these cases, the human is still in control. AI is simply accelerating the first draft.
AI should not replace:
Professional judgment
Accreditation decision-making
Policy interpretation
Compliance determinations
It doesn’t understand your agency, your practices, or your accrediting body’s nuances the way you do.
Think of it as a tool, not a source of authority.
The real question isn’t “Should everyone use AI?”
It’s this:
Will you use available tools — when permitted — to save time on low-risk, repetitive tasks so you can focus on the work that actually requires your expertise?
That answer will look different for every agency, every role, and every stage of the accreditation journey.
If the answer is yes, check out the custom GPT I created called the Accreditation Coach to help prepare for the questions assessors might as on an assessment. Check out too, the video below showing a few low-risk tasks being played out.
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Areaka P. Jewell
Accreditation Academy
areaka@accreditationacademy.net
(305) 360-1075