Sep 25, 2025 · 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, …

About PERF Staff Directory / Board of Directors / Research Advisory Board The Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) is an independent research organization that focuses on critical issues in …

Membership Eligibility Anyone who is interested in policing, has completed a 4-year college degree program, and subscribes to PERF’s principles is eligible to join PERF. Benefits of PERF membership …

Publications PERF produces publications that summarize its research findings and development of policy guidance and best practices. PERF reports are available free of charge in our Online Library. …

Apr 13, 2020 · PERF Trending "Trending" is PERF's weekly update to its members covering the latest news from PERF and the policing world. Past editions of Trending are available below. 2025 …

Jul 13, 2020 · 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 …

Career Opportunities PERF provides two services for advertising job postings. PERF can post your position announcement on our website for a fee of $50. PERF also can send an e-mail with your …

Jul 9, 2024 · PERF In The News News 5 Cleveland, September 25, 2025 Akron introduces new partnership to review police use-of-force policy CNN, May 29, 2025 Five years after the murder of …

Jan 23, 2024 · Media Release: Police Executive Research Forum Announces Summer Internship Program with the Baltimore Police Department and Historically Black Colleges and Universities …

For 30 years, PERF has identified the most skilled professionals in the field and has assisted city leaders in recruiting and selecting well-qualified candidates. PERF’s in-depth knowledge and …