TRULEO Investigations Command Framework
Questions and prompts for TruAssist that you can use directly in Analyst
Case Understanding (General Overview, Timelines, Reviews)
- “List all key individuals, their roles, and the most relevant facts from their statements or interviews.”
- “Summarize every location mentioned and describe its connection to the incident.”
- “Develop three working theories of what occurred, ranked by likelihood, with evidence supporting each.”
Evidence
- “List all evidence items collected, where they were obtained, and their current status.”
- “Identify which evidence has been analyzed and what still requires processing or lab results.”
- “Suggest additional evidence that could be collected to strengthen the case.”
Follow-Up Work
- “Recommend the next three investigative steps based on existing gaps.”
- “List agencies or task forces that could assist or have relevant expertise.”
- “Identify what information would most improve probable cause or support a warrant.”
Legal / Policy Checks
- “Confirm whether all suspects were Mirandized and note the exact times recorded.”
- “List any injuries, property damage, or vehicle accidents associated with the incident.”
- “Describe all searches conducted, how probable cause was established, and whether warrants were used.”
Roleplaying / Perspective Testing
- “Act as a defense attorney—outline the main weaknesses or inconsistencies you would attack.”
- “Play the role of a journalist—generate tough or critical questions about the investigation.”
- “Take the perspective of an internal affairs investigator—flag potential procedural violations.”
Suspect and Victim Profiling
- “Create behavioral profiles for each suspect based on their actions and statements.”
- “Outline any prior contact or history between the suspect and victim.”
- “Generate a relational map showing how all parties are connected (socially, digitally, or geographically).”
Pattern and Link Analysis
- “Compare this case to previous incidents—highlight shared MOs, suspects, or locations.”
- “Detect any trends or clusters suggesting a serial pattern or organized activity.”
- “Identify similarities with other open cases in the same jurisdiction or time frame.”
Intelligence & Lead Expansion
- “Cross-reference suspect identifiers against other investigations or databases.”
- “Identify new investigative leads from contextual clues in reports or statements.”
- “Suggest potential financial, phone, or digital records worth subpoenaing.”
Case Readiness & Reporting
- “Draft a concise case summary suitable for a prosecutor or command briefing.”
- “List unresolved questions or gaps that need to be closed before filing.”
- “Summarize the evidence and probable cause into a report-ready narrative.”
Investigative Quality & Bias Review
- “Assess the investigation for signs of confirmation bias or missed alternative theories.”
- “Evaluate whether interview coverage and evidence collection appear balanced and thorough.”
- “Identify any policy or fairness concerns that could affect the case’s integrity.”
