Description:

Are you still screenshotting your agency’s social media posts and uploading them as static images? There’s a smarter way. In this episode, I walk you through how to embed agency press releases directly into PowerDMS so your proofs stay dynamic, clean, and professional. When you use content in its native format, you elevate the quality of your files and make life easier for your assessors.

Timestamps:

0:00 Welcome to Accreditation Made Easy

0:47 Why your press releases are hidden proof opportunities

1:19 Types of social media posts that can tie to standards

2:14 Why screenshots create more work

2:40 How embedding changes the quality of your files

3:06 Step-by-step overview of embedding

4:00 Why publishing the document matters

4:21 Alternative method using New Rich Text

5:24 Why assessors appreciate embedded clarity

5:51 Important reminder about public posts

6:20 Why embedding public notices is powerful

6:50 Companion resources and next steps

Companion Documents to Download:

Press Releases: Proofs From Social Media

Embed Content in PowerDMS

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Description:

This episode revisits a topic that felt uncomfortable to talk about in law enforcement just a few years ago: AI tools like ChatGPT. Today, the conversation looks very different. Some agencies are embracing AI-assisted report writing and transcripts from body-worn cameras, while others remain cautious or prohibit its use entirely. This episode isn’t about pushing adoption. It’s about perspective.

You’ll hear how AI can be used as a low-risk, high-impact time saver for common accreditation tasks like drafting emails, creating first drafts, polishing language, and preparing public notices—while still keeping human judgment, accountability, and compliance decisions firmly in your hands. If your agency allows AI use, this episode will help you think more strategically about where it fits. And if it doesn’t, it will still help you stay informed about how the landscape is changing.

Timestamps:

0:00 Podcast introduction and setting the stage

0:47 The evolving conversation around AI in law enforcement

1:25 Revisiting ChatGPT nearly three years later

2:07 Why AI excels at first drafts and structure

2:40 Real-world examples of AI saving time on emails

3:02 Using AI to polish tone and professionalism

3:30 Why AI should never replace judgment or compliance decisions

4:02 Using AI for low-risk tasks to free up mental energy

4:35 Companion resources and updated walkthrough

5:00 Accreditation Readiness Coach and realistic practice scenarios

5:34 Wrap-up and how to stay connected

Companion Document:

AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Accreditation

Accreditation Readiness Coach (customGPT)

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Description:

Most people think of document review as something reserved for policies — but what if it could do so much more? In this episode, Areaka explains how she uses automated document review not just for policies, but for all accreditation proofs. From reducing mental load to spreading responsibility across the agency, this simple feature can completely change how you manage updates, reminders, and compliance over time. If you’re still tracking renewals in spreadsheets, calendars, or your own head, this episode is for you.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction and why document review shouldn’t stop at policies

0:58 What automated document review is and how the frequency options work

1:55 Choosing “every” reviews and setting cadence correctly

2:24 Why workflows should always be assigned to positions, not people

3:35 How review workflows actually function when the date arrives

4:40 Why turning proofs into PowerDMS documents is a game changer

5:35 Spreading responsibility across the agency with automated reviews

6:20 Benefits from an assessor’s perspective and documenting no occurrence

6:58 Final thoughts and why this feature pays dividends over time

Companion Document:

Automated Document Review in PowerDMS

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