Succession Planning for the 21st Century: Building Future Leaders Amongst Next Generation Employees

Monday, October 20, 2025

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM MT

Location: 501/502, Colorado Convention Center

Succession planning was once a long-term process, carefully implemented over many years. Since 2020, however, police departments have experienced a decline in tenure, creating an abundance of immediate leadership opportunities. A new generation of employees is now poised to lead the profession into the future. At the Hermosa Beach Police Department, 49 percent of staff have been hired since 2020, and 84 percent of supervisors have held their positions for less than five years. This workshop will share the proven success of the department’s succession plan, known as CSI, which focuses on three key elements: Culture, Succession, and Investment. Presenters will offer specific examples of successful outcomes, including a 100 percent retention rate and accelerated leadership development at every level.

Submitter and Speaker(s)

Paul LeBaron

Chief of Police
Hermosa Beach Police Department
Hermosa Beach, California, United States

Speaker(s)

Landon Phillips

Police Captain
Hermosa Beach Police Department
Hermosa Beach, California, United States
Sean Tanabe

Community Services Supervisor
Hermosa Beach Police Department
Hermosa Beach, California, United States
Nathaniel Soriano

Community Services Officer
Hermosa Beach Police Department
Hermosa Beach, California, United States