ISCO-08 3355
Police inspectors and detectives
54.7%
ADI · 171st of 433 · 95% interval 42.8–65.8
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 54.7% of the task time of police inspectors and detectives, and finish 0.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full54.7%
171st of 433 · interval 42.8–65.8
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time40.7%
186th of 433 · interval 35.9–45.6
Evidence98
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 1.7 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 15.1%L1Augmentation · 30.2%L2Partial delegation · 54.7%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
98 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examine immigration applications, visas, and passports and interview persons to determine eligibility for admission, residence, and travel in the U.S.Customs and Border Protection Officers | 3.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect cargo, baggage, and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue laws and U.S. customs regulations.Customs and Border Protection Officers | 3.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 24% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Interpret and explain laws and regulations to travelers, prospective immigrants, shippers, and manufacturers.Customs and Border Protection Officers | 2.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 15 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Record and report job-related activities, findings, transactions, violations, discrepancies, and decisions.Customs and Border Protection Officers | 2.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 30 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Determine duty and taxes to be paid on goods.Customs and Border Protection Officers | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 22 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Maintain records of evidence and write and review reports.Police Identification and Records Officers | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal action, such as deportation.Customs and Border Protection Officers | 2.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Locate and seize contraband, undeclared merchandise, and vehicles, aircraft, or boats that contain such merchandise.Customs and Border Protection Officers | 1.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Identify, compare, classify, and file fingerprints, using systems such as Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) or the Henry Classification System.Police Identification and Records Officers · supplemental task | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 45 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Photograph crime or accident scenes for evidence records.Police Identification and Records Officers | 1.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Package, store and retrieve evidence.Police Identification and Records Officers | 1.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 28 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Submit evidence to supervisors, crime labs, or court officials for legal proceedings.Police Identification and Records Officers | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 50 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Gather, analyze, correlate, or evaluate information from a variety of resources, such as law enforcement databases.Intelligence Analysts | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Validate known intelligence with data from other sources.Intelligence Analysts | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Institute civil and criminal prosecutions and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of those in violation of immigration or customs laws.Customs and Border Protection Officers | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Show the other 83 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gather intelligence information by field observation, confidential information sources, or public records.Intelligence Analysts | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Analyze and process evidence at crime scenes, during autopsies, or in the laboratory, wearing protective equipment and using powders and chemicals.Police Identification and Records Officers | 1.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Process film and prints from crime or accident scenes.Police Identification and Records Officers | 1.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Look for trace evidence, such as fingerprints, hairs, fibers, or shoe impressions, using alternative light sources when necessary.Police Identification and Records Officers | 1.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Analyze intelligence data to identify patterns and trends in criminal activity.Intelligence Analysts | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Interview survivors, witnesses, suspects, and other law enforcement personnel.Police Identification and Records Officers · supplemental task | 1.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Dust selected areas of crime scene and lift latent fingerprints, adhering to proper preservation procedures.Police Identification and Records Officers | 1.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Evaluate records of communications, such as telephone calls, to plot activity and determine the size and location of criminal groups and members.Intelligence Analysts | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Collect samples of merchandise for examination, appraisal, or testing.Customs and Border Protection Officers | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design, use, or maintain databases and software applications, such as geographic information systems (GIS) mapping and artificial intelligence tools.Intelligence Analysts | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Identify gaps in information.Intelligence Analysts | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Collaborate with representatives from other government and intelligence organizations to share information or coordinate intelligence activities.Intelligence Analysts | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Take fingerprints.Police Identification and Records Officers | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Link or chart suspects to criminal organizations or events to determine activities and interrelationships.Intelligence Analysts | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Establish criminal profiles to aid in connecting criminal organizations with their members.Intelligence Analysts | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Prepare reports that detail investigation findings.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 1.2% | L2 | L2L3 | 70% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare comprehensive written reports, presentations, maps, or charts, based on research, collection, and analysis of intelligence data.Intelligence Analysts | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 6.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Determine scope, timing, and direction of investigations.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 2.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Study activities relating to narcotics, money laundering, gangs, auto theft rings, terrorism, or other national security threats.Intelligence Analysts | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 5.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform emergency work during off-hours.Police Identification and Records Officers | 1.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Predict future gang, organized crime, or terrorist activity, using analyses of intelligence data.Intelligence Analysts | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Examine records to locate links in chains of evidence or information.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 3.0 h | Access to systems |
| Analyze completed police reports to determine what additional information and investigative work is needed.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Record progress of investigation, maintain informational files on suspects, and submit reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Examine records and governmental agency files to find identifying data about suspects.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Testify in court and present evidence.Police Identification and Records Officers | 1.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 16% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 1.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Serve as technical advisor and coordinate with other law enforcement workers or legal personnel to exchange information on crime scene collection activities.Police Identification and Records Officers | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Identify case issues and evidence needed, based on analysis of charges, complaints, or allegations of law violations.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Create sketches and diagrams, by hand or computer software, to depict crime scenes.Police Identification and Records Officers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop defense plans or tactics, using intelligence and other information.Intelligence Analysts · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Obtain and verify evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses or by analyzing records.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collaborate with other offices and agencies to exchange information and coordinate activities.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare charges or responses to charges, or information for court cases, according to formalized procedures.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Search for and collect evidence, such as fingerprints, using investigative equipment.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Preserve, process, and analyze items of evidence obtained from crime scenes and suspects, placing them in proper containers and destroying evidence no longer needed.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 24% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Investigate applications for duty refunds and petition for remission or mitigation of penalties when warranted.Customs and Border Protection Officers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Question individuals or observe persons and establishments to confirm information given to patrol officers.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Study the assets of criminal suspects to determine the flow of money from or to targeted groups.Intelligence Analysts | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Obtain summary of incident from officer in charge at crime scene, taking care to avoid disturbing evidence.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate or conduct instructional classes or in-services, such as citizen police academy classes and crime scene training for other officers.Police Identification and Records Officers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Conduct presentations of analytic findings.Intelligence Analysts | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 2.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Testify regarding decisions at immigration appeals or in federal court.Customs and Border Protection Officers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Notify command of situation and request assistance.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 12 min | Access to systems |
| Gather and evaluate information, using tools such as aerial photographs, radar equipment, or sensitive radio equipment.Intelligence Analysts · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Notify, or request notification of, medical examiner or district attorney representative.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 12 min | Access to systems |
| Note, mark, and photograph location of objects found, such as footprints, tire tracks, bullets and bloodstains, and take measurements of the scene.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare and serve search and arrest warrants.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Secure persons at scene, keeping witnesses from conversing or leaving the scene before investigators arrive.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 2.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| 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.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare plans to intercept foreign communications transmissions.Intelligence Analysts · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 5.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide information to lab personnel concerning the source of an item of evidence and tests to be performed.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 30 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Participate or assist in raids and arrests.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Operate cameras, radios, or other surveillance equipment to intercept communications or document activities.Intelligence Analysts · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.4 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 45 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain surveillance of establishments to obtain identifying information on suspects.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Interview, interrogate, or interact with witnesses or crime suspects to collect human intelligence.Intelligence Analysts · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Organize scene search, assigning specific tasks and areas of search to individual officers and obtaining adequate lighting as necessary.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Study communication code languages or foreign languages to translate intelligence.Intelligence Analysts · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Block or rope off scene and check perimeter to ensure that entire scene is secured.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Secure deceased body and obtain evidence from it, preventing bystanders from tampering with it prior to medical examiner's arrival.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform undercover assignments and maintain surveillance, including monitoring authorized wiretaps.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 14% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Summon medical help for injured individuals and alert medical personnel to take statements from them.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 12 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Check victims for signs of life, such as breathing and pulse.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 2 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Monitor and evaluate the job performance of subordinates, and authorize promotions and transfers.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 2.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Train staff in proper police work procedures.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 38 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inform personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Testify before grand juries concerning criminal activity investigations.Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect facilities, supplies, vehicles, and equipment to ensure conformance to standards.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct raids and order detention of witnesses and suspects for questioning.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct release or transfer of prisoners.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Requisition and issue equipment and supplies.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Cooperate with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testify in court, as necessary.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare news releases and respond to police correspondence.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.1 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 17 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Meet with civic, educational, and community groups to develop community programs and events, and to discuss law enforcement subjects.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Prepare budgets and manage expenditures of department funds.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop, implement, and revise departmental policies and procedures.First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 54.7% | 61 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.443 | 67 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 0.194 | 57 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 73.308 | 66 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.284 | 65 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.054 | 62 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (33)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting associate professionals 3313 | 100.0 | |
| Credit and loans officers 3312 | 98.2 | |
| Statistical, mathematical and related associate professionals 3314 | 97.5 | |
| Insurance representatives 3321 | 97.0 | |
| Medical secretaries 3344 | 96.4 | |
| Office supervisors 3341 | 92.5 | |
| Commercial sales representatives 3322 | 91.8 | |
| Government tax and excise officials 3352 | 91.7 | |
| Business services agents not elsewhere classified 3339 | 91.6 | |
| Securities and finance dealers and brokers 3311 | 91.1 | |
| Legal secretaries 3342 | 90.5 | |
| Buyers 3323 | 89.0 |
Dashed line: police inspectors and detectives (54.7%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Police inspectors and detectives (ISCO-08 3355), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/3355
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Police inspectors and detectives (ISCO-08 3355)}
}Machine-readable
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