AI Use Case Classification Matrix

Not all AI systems carry the same level of legal, operational, or reputational risk. That’s why classification is the first step toward responsible deployment.

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The AI Use Case Classification Matrix helps your agency evaluate AI systems based on their function, visibility, legal exposure, and potential impact on public safety. Built for law enforcement and public sector leaders, this matrix supports defensible governance decisions — ensuring appropriate oversight, human review, and transparency based on each system’s risk.

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This tool integrates directly with the ClearCouncil Policy Template and Vendor Checklist, giving your oversight team a clear and consistent method for managing new technologies.

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What's Inside

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• Definitions and traits for Low, Medium, and High Risk systems
• Example AI tools at each tier
• Oversight requirements by classification
• A step-by-step method for evaluating new use cases
• A filled-in sample classification for training or internal review