Police Executive Research Forum
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.
One of the most significant appointments a mayor or city/county manager can make is the appointment of a police chief. 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 understanding of policing in the United States and other nations provides an unparalleled foundation for the provision of Executive Search services. As a hybrid organization that conducts research, develops policy and best practices, performs studies of individual police agencies, conducts an educational program for high-ranking police leaders, and has an active membership of police executives, PERF is familiar with the issues and the top leaders in the field of policing.
Over the past decade, PERF has assisted with more than 75 executive searches, providing our clients with a highly qualified and diverse national candidate pool from which to select a new police leader.
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.
One of the most significant appointments a mayor or city/county manager can make is the appointment of a police chief. 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 understanding of policing in the United States and other nations provides an unparalleled foundation for the provision of Executive Search services. As a hybrid organization that conducts research, develops policy and best practices, performs studies of individual police agencies, conducts an educational program for high-ranking police leaders, and has an active membership of police executives, PERF is familiar with the issues and the top leaders in the field of policing.
Over the past decade, PERF has assisted with more than 75 executive searches, providing our clients with a highly qualified and diverse national candidate pool from which to select a new police leader.