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, …

2025 National ICAT Conference

Oct 3, 2022 · Police agencies face no greater challenge today than recruiting and retaining enough quali-fied officers to meet rising demands to provide services and address violent crime. So when the …

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 …

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 …

ICAT was developed by PERF with input from hundreds of law enforcement professionals nationwide. It is currently being taught in police agencies of all sizes and in all parts of the country. ICAT focuses …

Participants at the PERF meeting presented a range of scenarios in which canines assist police officers and sheriffs’ deputies safely and effectively resolve situations that would have been much more …

Dec 4, 2018 · PERF relies on its members for guidance and information on the most pressing issues in policing, and we often gather baseline data through surveys. For this project, PERF fielded an …

Chief of Staff Position Description Location: Washington, DC The Opportunity: Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) creates and leads the newest thinking on public safety and policing. As the …

PERF clients for these services include major cities, small and medium-sized municipalities, universities, transit systems, and other agencies. Key Responsibilities: The Consultant would be a part of a …