30 ChatGPT Prompts for Australian Police Officers (2026)

These prompts are designed for Australian police officers using approved AI tools for administrative tasks. They are for drafting, planning, and communication purposes only — not for active investigations, decisions affecting individuals, or any task involving personal information about suspects, victims, or witnesses.

Critical: Do not enter personal information about suspects, victims, witnesses, or any individual into AI tools. Do not enter sensitive operational information, classified information, or information about ongoing investigations. Always use force-approved tools and review all AI output before use.

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Report Writing

1. Occurrence report structure

"Create a template for a police occurrence report covering: incident type, date and time, location, persons involved (roles only, no personal details), sequence of events, actions taken, and outcome. Use a professional, factual tone."

2. Drafting a general report section

"Draft the 'Background' section of a police report on [incident type, e.g. a vehicle theft]. Include: the circumstances leading to the incident, the relevant facts, and the current status. Use past tense and a factual, professional tone. Do not include personal details."

3. After-action report

"Draft an after-action report for [operation type, e.g. a planned search operation]. Cover: objectives, resources deployed, actions taken, outcomes, and lessons identified. Keep it factual and professional."

4. Operational summary

"Write an operational summary for [operation type]. Include: the operational objective, the resources involved, the key activities, and the outcome. Keep it concise and factual. Audience: senior management."

5. Briefing note

"Draft a briefing note on [topic, e.g. a new crime trend in the area]. Include: background, key facts, current situation, and recommended response. Keep it under 300 words. Audience: local area command."

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Community Communications

6. Community safety alert

"Write a community safety alert about [crime type, e.g. a series of vehicle break-ins in the area]. Include: what has been happening, what residents can do to protect themselves, and how to report suspicious activity. Tone: informative and reassuring."

7. Social media post

"Write three social media posts for [police force/local area command] about [topic, e.g. road safety during the school holidays]. Each post should be under 100 words, include a practical tip, and use an approachable tone."

8. Media release

"Write a media release about [topic, e.g. a community crime prevention initiative]. Include: headline, key facts, quote from a spokesperson, and contact information. Keep it under 400 words."

9. Community newsletter article

"Write a 200-word article for a community newsletter about [topic, e.g. how to protect your home from burglary]. Include practical tips and a contact for more information. Tone: helpful and approachable."

10. Response to a community enquiry

"Draft a response to a community member who has asked about [topic, e.g. how to report a non-urgent matter online]. Explain the process clearly and provide relevant contact information. Tone: helpful and professional."

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Training and Education

11. Training scenario

"Create a training scenario for [police role, e.g. frontline officers] involving [incident type, e.g. a domestic disturbance call]. Include: scenario background, initial conditions, complicating factors, and learning objectives."

12. Training exercise injects

"Generate 5 exercise injects for a [type of exercise, e.g. public order management exercise]. Each inject should introduce a new complication or decision point. Include the inject, the expected response, and the learning objective."

13. Quiz questions for a training module

"Write 10 multiple-choice questions for a training module on [topic, e.g. use of force legislation]. Each question should have 4 options with one correct answer. Include the correct answer and a brief explanation."

14. Lesson plan

"Create a lesson plan for a 2-hour training session on [topic, e.g. interviewing techniques]. Include: learning objectives, session outline with time allocations, key content points, and assessment method."

15. Policy explainer

"Write a plain-English explanation of [policy or procedure, e.g. the body-worn camera policy] for new officers. Include: the purpose of the policy, the key requirements, and common scenarios. Keep it under 300 words."

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Operational Planning

16. Operation order section

"Draft the 'Mission' and 'Execution' sections of an operation order for [operation type, e.g. a planned search]. Include: the mission statement, tasks for each element, and coordination instructions."

17. Risk assessment

"Draft a risk assessment for [operation type, e.g. a planned public event]. Identify five key risks, rate each as high/medium/low, and suggest mitigation strategies."

18. Resource request

"Draft a resource request for [operation, e.g. a planned search operation]. Include: the operation objective, the resources required, the justification, and the proposed deployment period."

19. Debrief agenda

"Create an agenda for a post-operation debrief for [operation type]. Include: opening, review of objectives, what went well, what could have been done better, lessons identified, and action items."

20. Contingency plan section

"Draft the contingency plan section for [operation type]. Identify three potential contingencies, and for each, describe the trigger, the response, and the responsible officer."

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Administration and Management

21. Performance review talking points

"Generate talking points for a supervisor conducting a performance review with an officer in [role]. Focus on: achievements, areas for development, and goal-setting for the next period. Keep it constructive."

22. Team communication

"Draft a team communication about [change, e.g. a new rostering system]. Explain what is changing, why, when it takes effect, and what officers need to do."

23. Grant application introduction

"Write an introduction for a grant application to [funding body] for [equipment or program, e.g. community crime prevention equipment]. Explain the need, the expected benefit, and the community served. Keep it under 250 words."

24. Annual report section

"Write a 300-word section for the local area command's annual report covering [topic, e.g. community engagement activities]. Highlight key achievements and outcomes."

25. Recruitment communication

"Write a recruitment communication for [police force] seeking applications for [role]. Include: what the role involves, what skills are needed, what training is provided, and how to apply. Tone: welcoming and motivating."

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Wellbeing and Support

26. Peer support communication

"Write a communication to officers about [wellbeing topic, e.g. the availability of peer support after a difficult incident]. Use a supportive, non-stigmatising tone. Include information about available support services."

27. Wellbeing policy section

"Draft the 'Psychological Safety' section of a wellbeing policy for police officers. Include: the organisation's commitment, available support services, how to access support, and supervisor responsibilities."

28. Critical incident communication

"Draft a communication to officers following [type of critical incident, e.g. the death of a colleague]. Acknowledge the impact, provide information about available support, and outline next steps. Tone: compassionate and direct."

29. Recognition communication

"Write a communication recognising the contribution of [team/individual] for [achievement, e.g. a successful community engagement initiative]. Acknowledge the specific actions taken and the impact. Tone: genuine and specific."

30. Lessons learned summary

"Draft a lessons learned summary from [operation or incident type]. Cover: what happened, what worked well, what did not work, and recommendations for improvement. Keep it factual and constructive."

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Important Reminders

• These prompts are for administrative tasks only — not for active investigations or decisions affecting individuals.
• Never enter personal information about suspects, victims, or witnesses into AI tools.
• Always use force-approved tools and review all AI output before use.
• AI output is a starting point — review for accuracy and compliance with force policies.