If you have never been to the PERF Town Hall, it is not your average meeting. It is four hours of nonstop, no-holds-barred discussion where you will hear what police chiefs from Massachusetts to California and everywhere in between are saying. The discussion is active and engaging, and at times audience members can be passionate with their comments. You are encouraged to participate and share your insights to give a national perspective on a number of issues such as recruitment, retention, use of force, violent crime, and other pressing topics that are shaping the modern face of policing.

If you have suggested topics you would like to see covered at this year’s Town Hall, please email James McGinty at [email protected]. We will be updating a list of topics to be discussed in the coming weeks.

Individuals registered for the IACP Conference will be able to access the Ballroom on Level 3 of the Boston Convention Center with their IACP credential. If you are not planning to register for the full IACP conference but want to attend the PERF Town Hall, please contact Sydney Eischens at [email protected] or 202-454-8322 for information.

PERF Town Hall Reception

Sunday, October 20th, 5-7 PM

Boston Convention Center – Pre-Function on Level 3
Immediately after the Town Hall, PERF will host a reception in the foyer outside the Ballroom to give you a chance to connect with colleagues and discuss the highlights of the day’s meeting. 

PERF Booth (#2525)
Boston Convention Center – Exposition Hall
Stop by our exhibit booth to meet PERF staff and members, hear about recent developments in our ICAT (Integrating Communications, Assessment, and Tactics) training, pick up copies of our latest publications, and learn about plans for SMIP 2025 (Senior Management Institute for Police).

If you have any questions about PERF’s activities at the IACP Conference, please contact Sydney Eischens at [email protected] or 202-454-8322.