Analyst Talk - Catching Up with Dawn - Where AI Fits in LE Analysis Today

Episode: 00305 Released on February 9, 2026 Description: Many crime analysts are uncertain which AI tools are appropriate, useful, or even relevant to their role. In the fifth installment of Catching Up with Dawn, Dawn Reeby breaks down where artificial intelligence actually fits in crime analysis by focusing on practical tools analysts can use today. The conversation walks through specific examples involving ChatGPT, NotebookLM, and other AI-assisted platforms for tasks like creating cheat sheets, drafting policies, organizing meeting notes, developing roll-call videos, and communicating outcomes to leadership. Dawn also reminds listeners that Excel was once viewed with skepticism and is now standard in analytical work, reinforcing that AI is not a replacement for analysts but another evolution in the toolkit. Throughout the discussion, the emphasis remains on analyst judgment, review, and ethics, showing how AI supports stronger, more efficient analysis rather than replacing it. 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking!
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Get to know more about Dawn by listening to her episodes on Analyst Talk With Jason Elder: https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-dawn-reeby-the-ceo-analyst/
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https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-dr-andreas-olligschlaeger-ai-is-challenging-not-replacing/
https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-real-crime-all-the-time-ai-is-a-lead/
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Vendor(s) Mentioned: ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, NotebookLM

Contact: reach me at Dawn@excellenceinanalytics.com,  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnreeby/  

Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/txpxn36k24h6ch9h/Dawn05_transcript.pdf 

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