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, …

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 …

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. …

Free Online Documents Below is a list of the documents PERF makes available for free online, with the most recent publications listed first. You can also click here to view our documents organized by …

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 …

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 …

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

PERF Services In addition to developing national policy guidance and information about best practices in policing, PERF offers several types of direct assistance to law enforcement agencies. Click on the …

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 …