Police Executive Research Forum

PERF IS AN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ORGANIZATION THAT FOCUSES ON CRITICAL ISSUES IN POLICING. PERF'S WORK INCLUDES GUIDANCE ON POLICE USE OF FORCE, EFFECTIVE CRIME REDUCTION STRATEGIES, AND PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT POLICE OFFICERS' HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. PERF ADVANCES PROFESSIONALISM IN POLICING BY SHARING INFORMATION ABOUT BEST PRACTICES WITH THE FIELD.