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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. 2026 January …

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. …

Feb 19, 2025 · To keep ICAT trainers updated on the latest materials and training practices, PERF is holding our Third Annual National ICAT Conference and ICAT recertification in Clearwater Beach, FL …

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

April 27, 2024 New PERF survey shows police agencies have turned a corner with staffing challenges Last year, PERF asked its members to share information about their agencies’ staffing numbers in …