Successfully Retaining the New Generation Employee: Developing 21st Century Leaders from Day 1

Monday, October 21, 2024

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET

Location: 253A

Submitter and Speaker(s)

Paul LeBaron

Chief of Police
Hermosa Beach (CA) Police Department
Hermosa Beach, California, United States

Speaker(s)

Matt Franco

Sergeant
Hermosa Beach (CA) Police Department
Hermosa Beach, California, United States
LP

Landon Phillips

Captain
Hermosa Beach (CA) Police Department
Hermosa Beach, California, United States
Rick Poplin

Colonel (Ret.)
United States Air Force
Hermosa Beach, California, United States
Fabian Reyes

Field Training Officer
Hermosa Beach Police Department
Suja Lowenthal

City Manager
City of Hermosa Beach, California
Hermosa Beach, California, United States

Why does the new generation of employees struggle to thrive in today’s policing environment? The Hermosa Beach Police Department is an agency of 59 employees that became fully staffed in 2024. Over half of employees have less than three years in their positions, and no employee has left for another law enforcement agency in over five years. This workshop will focus on proven retention successes geared towards the new generation employee. A four-point retention program will be discussed, including (1) collateral assignments for all employees; (2) a culture of wellness and not just a wellness program; (3) an onboarding program that offers immediate value opportunities for new employees; and (4)a leadership training course offered to all employees before they are considering a formal leadership role.