AI exposure score

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives score 33 out of 100, which is moderate exposure to AI. That ranks #496 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 20 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 2 on its own and 9 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 4 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

33/ 100

Moderate

Rank: #496of 923 jobs
US workers: 154,610BLS, May 2025
Median pay: $106,040a year
In real AI use: 4 of 20tasks, April–May 2026

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 2 (10%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 9 (45%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 9 (45%)

Review contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
Prepare news releases and respond to police correspondence.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
Supervise and coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Inform personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Monitor and evaluate the job performance of subordinates, and authorize promotions and transfers.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Develop, implement, and revise departmental policies and procedures.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Requisition and issue equipment and supplies.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Prepare budgets and manage expenditures of department funds.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Train staff in proper police work procedures.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Cooperate with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testify in court, as necessary.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Conduct raids and order detention of witnesses and suspects for questioning.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Inspect facilities, supplies, vehicles, and equipment to ensure conformance to standards.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Meet with civic, educational, and community groups to develop community programs and events, and to discuss law enforcement subjects.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Direct release or transfer of prisoners.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task

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Questions about first-line supervisors of police and detectives and AI

Will AI replace first-line supervisors of police and detectives?

Unlikely. Most of the work is hard for today's AI to speed up. First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives score 33 out of 100 (moderate exposure), #496 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 11 of the job's 20 tasks, 2 of them on its own, while 9 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which first-line supervisors of police and detectives tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Review contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements"; "Prepare news releases and respond to police correspondence".

Which first-line supervisors of police and detectives tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties"; "Train staff in proper police work procedures"; "Cooperate with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testify in court, as necessary".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 4 of the 20 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as first-line supervisors of police and detectives, and what do they earn?

About 154,610 people in the US, with median pay of $106,040 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.

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