Automation index
How much of a Detective’s job can AI already do?
Searching records and a report come earlier. Following someone, believing a witness, and not burning the case do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Detective
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#328 / 633
View rankingDetective
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Search records, cameras and files.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 42% | +8.4 |
Reports, timelines and court requests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 35% | +5.6 |
Surveillance, interviews and the scene.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Weigh a witness and a false lead.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 10% | +1.6 |
Coordinate with prosecutors and units.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Decide the next step and keep the file closed.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- police report
- patrol
- identify a person
- Search records, cameras and files
- Reports, timelines and court requests
- Surveillance, interviews and the scene
- Weigh a witness and a false lead
- Coordinate with prosecutors and units
- detective
- investigador privado
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-3021.00· ESCO/ISCO 5412
IS WORK OVER?
Prosecutor
22%
#334 / 633
View rankingProsecutor
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Study the file and draft the indictment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 40% | +8.8 |
Search case law and legally qualify the facts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 35% | +5.6 |
Coordinate with detectives and experts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Appear at trial and examine witnesses.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Negotiate pleas and precautionary measures.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 10% | +1.6 |
Decide to drop, charge, or appeal.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 8% | +1.1 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Study the file and draft the indictment
- Coordinate with detectives and experts
- Appear at trial and examine witnesses
- Negotiate pleas and precautionary measures
- Decide to drop, charge, or appeal
- fiscal
- prosecutor
- ministerio publico
Sources for this job· O*NET 23-1022.00· ESCO/ISCO 2611