Aim: The aim of the publication is to demonstrate the usability of ChatGPT, which is widely available free of charge and quickly gaining popularity, at a general user level in the field of law enforcement theory and police science. Methodology: The paper shows the limitations and potential of the program by providing direct instructions to the system and the texts generated by the program without any changes, and by briefly explaining them. Findings: The revolutionary rise of artificial intelligence, in particular the general availability of large language models, has a major impact on police theory and could be a driver of future change, with both opportunities and threats. Artificial intelligence can play a major role in the scientific development of police theory, including all aspects of the establishment of law enforcement (professional publications, university education, professional organisations, tradition), but this requires the commitment of those working in the field. The programme under consideration currently has its limitations, but the exponential development that is expected will challenge the science of law enforcement theory, as well as law enforcement itself. Value: On the one hand, the author hopes that the publication will bring artificial intelligence, including ChatGPT, to prospective users who are eager to try and exploit it in their scientific work. On the other hand, it draws attention to the limitations of the current version of the programme.