🤖 AI People Search - User Guide

Step-by-step guide to using the AI-powered search interface

📋 Quick Start

1. Enter a Name

Type the person's full name in the search box. Examples:

John Smith
Jane Marie Doe
Robert Johnson Jr

💡 Tip: Use first and last name for best results. Middle names and suffixes (Jr, Sr, III) can help narrow results.

2. Click "Begin AI-Guided Search"

The AI assistant will guide you through searching 3 databases:

Sex Offender Registry - National registry
Arrest Warrants - Active and historical warrants
Police Records - Police activity and reports

3. Watch Progress

The interface shows real-time progress with color-coded steps:

⚪ Grey - Waiting to search
🟡 Yellow - Currently searching
🟢 Green - Search complete
🔴 Red - Error (database unavailable)

4. Review Results

Results appear in organized cards showing:

Person's name
Database source
Available details (age, charges, dates, etc.)

5. Narrow Results (Step 4)

If records are found, a filter panel appears allowing you to:

Filter by Database: Show/hide results from specific sources
Filter by State: Focus on a particular state (auto-detected from addresses)
Sort Results: Order by name (A-Z), most recent, or database source
Reset Filters: Return to showing all results

💡 Tip: Filters apply in real-time. Check/uncheck boxes to instantly see changes. The summary shows how many records match your filters.

🔍 Search Tips

Getting Better Results

Use Common Name Variations:

Try both "Robert" and "Bob"
Search "Michael" and "Mike" separately
Include middle initials if known

If No Results Found

✅ Check spelling carefully
✅ Try different name orders ("John Doe" vs "Doe John")
✅ Remove middle names to broaden search
✅ Try maiden names or aliases
✅ Search with only first or last name

Understanding Results

⚠️ Important: Results show public records only. Always verify information through official channels before taking action.

Each result card shows:

Name - As it appears in records
Source - Which database found the record
Details - Charges, dates, jurisdiction, status, etc.

📊 Database Information

1. Sex Offender Registry

National registry of registered sex offenders

Nationwide coverage
Updated regularly
Includes registration status and details

2. Arrest Warrants

Active and historical warrant information

Multiple jurisdictions
Felony and misdemeanor warrants
Issue dates and charges

3. Police Records

Police activity and incident reports

Arrest records
Booking information
Case details

🔒 Privacy & Security

What We Search

✅ Public records only
✅ Law enforcement databases
✅ Government sources

What We Don't Show

❌ Social Security Numbers
❌ Fingerprints
❌ Internal database IDs
❌ Sensitive personal data

🔐 Secure Connection: All searches use encrypted HTTPS connections to protect your queries.

⚙️ Technical Details

Search Speed

Each database: ~1-3 seconds
Total search time: ~5-10 seconds
Results display in real-time

Result Limits

Up to 100 results per database
Most relevant matches shown first
Multiple records per person possible

Browser Requirements

Modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
JavaScript enabled
Internet connection required

❓ Troubleshooting

Search Not Starting

Check that you entered a name
Refresh the page and try again
Check your internet connection

Database Shows Error

The database may be temporarily unavailable
Other databases will still complete
Try again in a few minutes

Slow Search

This is normal - we search multiple databases
Each database takes 1-3 seconds
Searches run one at a time for reliability

📱 Mobile Use

The AI Search interface is fully responsive:

✅ Works on phones and tablets
✅ Touch-friendly interface
✅ Optimized layouts for small screens

🆘 Need Help?

If you encounter issues:

Try the troubleshooting steps above
Check the browser console for errors (F12)
Contact support with error details

📧 Support: For technical assistance, provide:

Name you searched
Browser and version
Error messages (if any)

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