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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. PERF helps 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. PERF ReportsPERF produces publications that summarize its research findings and development of policy guidance and best practices. Most PERF reports are available without charge in our Online Library. Recent publications include: ServicesIn 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 links below to learn more about PERF’s Executive Search Services, Management Services, the Senior Management Institute for Police, and Career Opportunities. |
Nation's police widely condemn move used to restrain George Floyd (NBC News, May 29, 2020)
Amid pandemic, crime dropped in many U.S. cities, but not all (Washington Post, May 19, 2020)
How unarmed police officers abroad defuse tense situations (WNYC's The Takeaway, March 26, 2020)
Editorial: ‘Suicide by cop’ is a persistent problem. Here’s how to prevent it. (Washington Post, January 10, 2020)
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