Police and Crime
Crime and police stories that protect the presumption of innocence, victims and children — with every claim attributed.
How it works
Open Police and Crime in your workspace and fill in what you know. Rough notes are fine; required fields are marked.
| You give | Example |
|---|---|
| What happened | Two men arrested after a robbery at a filling station on the M1 |
| Where and when | Area 25, Lilongwe, Sunday around 9pm |
| Police statement (who said it) (optional) | Lilongwe police spokesperson Hastings Chigalu: suspects will appear in court on Tuesday |
| Suspects (name, age, charge — if released by police) (optional) | John Banda, 28, charged with robbery |
| Victims (adults only; leave out names if they asked) (optional) | Attendant injured, treated at Kamuzu Central Hospital |
| Witness or community quotes (optional) | |
| Target length (words) (optional) | 200, 300, 400, 500 |
Press Write and the draft appears as it is written. Edit it, then save it, translate it, turn it into a script or social posts, or send it to your editor.
Accuracy first
Byline writes only from the facts you give it. It never invents quotes, sources or figures, and when something important is missing it marks the gap, like [CHECK: name of the spokesperson], for you to fill. You check every fact before publishing.
Questions
Is the Police and Crime template free?
Yes, it is included in the free plan.
Which AI models can I use?
You can choose Claude, GPT, Gemini, Llama or Mistral, depending on your plan.
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