PERF in the News Join PERF Renewal Founded in 1976 as a nonprofit organization, the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) is a police research and policy organization and a provider of management services, technical assistance, and executive-level education to support law enforcement agencies
About PERF - Police Executive Research Forum PERF strives to advance professionalism in policing and to improve the delivery of police services through the exercise of strong national leadership; public debate of police and criminal justice issues; and research and policy development The nature of PERF’s work can be seen in the titles of a sample of PERF’s reports over the last decade
Career Opportunities - Police Executive Research Forum PERF also can send an e-mail with your position announcement to our distribution list of more than 3,000 police executives and others in policing-related professions, for a fee of $500 Sydney Eischens can help with both of these options, and can be reached at [email protected] PERF Opportunities Senior Principal; Other Opportunities
PERF Annual Meeting 2025 - policeforum. org 4:00-6:00 p m : PERF Town Hall Reception (in the Grand Hyatt) Friday, May 30 8:30 a m -12:00 p m : Panel sessions; Breakfast will be provided on Thursday and Friday, and lunch will be provided on Thursday Registration Registration is $600 for PERF members and $700 for non-members
Daily Critical Issues Reports - Police Executive Research Forum PERF publishes the Daily Critical Issues Reports to inform police executives response to a variety of critical issues Topics include building public trust; managing demonstrations; reimagining public safety responses amid calls to defund the police; police training and culture; and addressing impediments to police reform
SENIOR PRINCIPAL Police Executive Research Forum PERF is known for getting things done quickly and responding to emerging crises with creative ideas and clear guidance We work with a diverse group of police practitioners and policymakers across the country and around the world in shaping policy and providing technical assistance We are funded by leading philanthropies, federal grants, and PERF
PERF Senior Associate - Police Executive Research Forum PERF also offers excellent benefits, including a retirement plan, medical insurance, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending account, life insurance, etc PERF is an equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce
PERF In The News - Police Executive Research Forum Note: PERF members Charles Ramsey, Douglas Gillespie, Lupe Valdez, and Roberto Villasenor and PERF Executive Director Chuck Wexler served on the Task Force that is the subject of this article Lorain Morning Journal, September 1, 2011 Lorain Police Department to get technology study (OH) New York Times, August 25, 2011
Announcements - Police Executive Research Forum PERF webinar series: Supporting Officer Wellness - Examples from the Field PERF is hosting a five-webinar series focused on officer safety and wellness issues The series stems from a study of officer safety and wellness that PERF conducted in partnership with NORC at the University of Chicago, with funding from the National Institute of Justice
ICAT - Police Executive Research Forum PERF is currently offering two options for implementing ICAT in your agency: Attend an ICAT train-the-trainer course in Decatur, Illinois PERF is offering regular train-the-trainer sessions at the National ICAT Training Center in Decatur, Illinois June 24-25, 2025 (Session full) August 5-6, 2025 (Session full) September 9-10, 2025; October 1