Ask CRIS
Chief's Resource & Information Specialist
Hi, I'm CRIS - IACP's new AI knowledge assistant!
Trained on IACP content and built to support multiple languages, I'm eager to fetch the information you need. Ask away and let me guide you through the wealth of information available.
For more information, don't forget to check out my FAQs towards the bottom of the page!
To leave feedback, use the thumbs up or thumbs down buttons at the end of each response, or reach out to [email protected].
You are currently using a limited version of CRIS. Unlock its full potential by logging into your member account. Not a member yet? Check out our Membership Page for more information!
Disclaimer: CRIS (“Service”) is a generative AI tool and its responses are not created or reviewed by humans. The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) makes CRIS available to assist you in searching for information but does not guarantee the results that it provides. In using AI, you must be aware that AI doesn’t “think” like a human person; it lacks intuition, business context and ethical awareness. AI may “hallucinate”: that is, perceive patterns or objects that are nonexistent or imperceptible to human observers, creating outputs that are nonsensical or altogether inaccurate. Therefore, you should not rely exclusively or mindlessly on information generated by CRIS but take responsibility to double-check with qualified experts or trusted reference materials all important details that may be provided in a response by CRIS.
By using CRIS, you agree to the above as well as these Terms of Use.
FAQs
Expand AllCRIS is an AI-powered large-language model trained solely on IACP content.
CRIS has been trained on all content available on the IACP's Police Chief Magazine website, IACP's main website, the IACPlearn website, and IACP's Annual Conference website. CRIS is still learning, and new content will continue to be added along the way.
Yes, CRIS is designed to support communication in many different languages. Please feel free to communicate with CRIS in the language you are proficient in.
CRIS has been trained specifically on IACP content, to include information behind the member wall. This means that CRIS can access files and information not widely or publicly available. CRIS also provides sources for its answers, so users can go straight to the document from which CRIS has drawn from. This makes CRIS a richer and more relevant resource for policing professionals than ChatGPT or similar services.
CRIS is trained to answer questions ranging from simple to complex, and we encourage you to explore its functionality. Below are examples of the kind of information CRIS can help with.
- Operational Planning: Need guidance on setting up a special event, protest response, or major incident command? CRIS can walk you through IACP-endorsed procedures and templates.
- Policy Development: Looking for model policies on use of force, body-worn cameras, or community engagement? CRIS can summarize key points or provide excerpts from IACP documents.
- Training & Certification: Curious about recommended training programs, leadership development, or officer wellness resources? CRIS can point you to the latest IACP offerings.
- Crisis Response: Want best practices for handling active threats, natural disasters, or mass casualty events? CRIS can provide checklists and response frameworks.
- Community Engagement: Need ideas for building trust, improving transparency, or launching outreach initiatives? CRIS has strategies and case studies.
- Legal & Ethical Guidance: Wondering about current standards for constitutional policing, bias-free practices, or data privacy? CRIS can share up-to-date guidance.
- Emerging Issues: Interested in new tech, recruitment strategies, or officer safety trends? CRIS can pull the latest IACP insights.
Please note that CRIS is subject to a moderation policy. If a sensitive question is flagged, you'll receive feedback from CRIS that states it cannot provide a response due to safety and compliance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We encourage you to try rephrasing your question or reach out to [email protected], and we will be happy to assist.
If you are not a member, or if you aren’t logged in, you’ll get a pretty short and to the point answer. If you want more detail, log in to your member account, and ask again.
The thumbs up or thumbs down icons can be used to leave feedback on the response. CRIS is still learning and improving every day, and we really appreciate your input!
The overlapping rectangles icon can be used to copy CRIS' answer. Clicking the icon will copy the text to your clipboard and allow you to paste it in another location.
If you have general feedback about CRIS, please email [email protected].
