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 …

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. …

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 …

PERF is in the process of finalizing the content of the ICAT Training Guide, based on feedback received during pilot testing of the materials. Once completed, these materials—including lesson plans, Power …

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 …

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 …

The Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP) and the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) are not affiliated with Boston University.