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Anthony Rodriguez CEO SMILE Conference

The 100-Person Team You Didn’t Know You Had: AI Agents for Small Agencies
If you’ve ever wished you had 100 people on your team—this session is for you. Discover how artificial intelligence agents can act as digital coworkers to automate, streamline, and even anticipate your daily law enforcement communication and administrative tasks. From drafting press releases and scheduling social media to monitoring public sentiment and summarizing reports, AI agents are the ultimate force multipliers. This session breaks down real-world use cases, tools, and workflows to help small or solo PIOs and support staff get more done—without burning out. Work smarter, not harder… with help that doesn’t sleep.

1 2026 SMILE AGENDA

The AI Shift: From Content Creation to Command Decisions

<p data-start="42" data-end="153">AI is rapidly transforming how public safety agencies communicate, respond, and make decisions.</p> <p data-start="155" data-end="439">In this session, you will learn how AI goes beyond content creation into real-time crisis response, social listening, and smarter operational workflows. Through real-world examples, attendees will learn how to move faster, spot risks earlier, and stay ahead of the narrative.</p> <p data-start="441" data-end="590">This session also addresses the risks, including accuracy, trust, and responsible use, and provides practical strategies to implement AI immediately.</p>