Conversations with Flash Chat
Start with a clear goal
Say what you want in one line: “Summarize this policy in bullets for patrol,” “Draft a neutral email asking for records,” “Extract dates and parties from the attached PDF.”
Give context
- Paste short excerpts instead of whole manuals when possible.
- If the product lets you attach files, attach only what you are allowed to share with the tool.
- Mention constraints: length, audience, tone (formal vs plain language), and what not to do(“do not infer guilt,” “do not invent citations”).
Web search and tools
Some deployments allow web search or other tools. Treat web results like any open-source material: verify before you rely on them for enforcement or court.
Modes and depth
Your screen may offer faster vs deeper reasoning. Use fast for quick drafts; use deeper for multi-step reasoning or long documents, then still spot-check the result.
Ghost or incognito-style modes
If your agency offers a private or ghost session, read the tooltip or policy: it may change retention or logging. When in doubt, ask an admin before putting CJI in that mode.
What Flash Chat is not
It does not replace your prosecutor, your legal counsel, or your agency's records custodian. Use it to accelerate drafting and thinking, then apply normal review.