Trending: PERF study finds third-party policing may help address some drug-related issues

Excellent piece by @Joan_Vennochi highlighting some of PERF’s recent work on immigration.

RT @CWexlerPERF: NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, an immigrant from Bangladesh, was tragically killed in the line of duty. His story reflects th….

Trending: Immigrant officers have improved American policing

Trending: The legacy of a heroic MIT police officer and another successful summer at SMIP

RT @CWexlerPERF: Thanks for the kind words, Bill. Our time together in Boston has had lasting meaning - and your friendship over the years….

RT @CommissBratton: This article is reflective of growing concerns about current Federal immigration enforcement efforts and their negative….

Immigration enforcement should prioritize violent offenders to reduce crime and put ICE agents in fewer contentious situations. We also need legislation that provides productive members of society with a path to stay here legally.

Although once controversial, community violence intervention programs increasingly work with police to address those at highest risk. New research from PERF highlights how police departments can partner effectively with these efforts.

New PERF survey: Police staffing is recovering slowly—up slightly in 2024 but not yet back to 2019 strength. Hiring outpaces 2019, but agencies are still struggling to fill their ranks.

Today Michael Sullivan was sworn in as the U.S. Capitol Police chief. With more than three decades in policing, Sullivan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and we at PERF welcome him to the role.

Nearly 50 years after the landmark RAND study said detectives made little difference, new research shows better management, training, and tech can aid case clearances. PERF convened an international group of experts and is developing a curriculum for investigative supervisors.

Evans discusses the challenges of managing a multijurisdictional shooting investigation. The complex investigation involved local, state, & federal law enforcement agencies. He spoke about key operational decisions, such as when to release the name of the assailant to the public.

Leading up to a weekend of mass demonstrations across the country, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell and Sheriff Robert Luna discuss the response to the recent unrest in Los Angeles and the impact of federal interventions.

Police officers in Ukraine are experiencing the trauma of war from multiple perspectives. On a recent visit, a working group assembled Ukrainian police leaders to hear about the psychological and physical trauma that officers and others are experiencing in that war-torn country.

PERF's 2025 Annual Meeting featured discussion of how the federal focus on immigration enforcement has affected local police, a panel about our new book on navigating the first six months of a chief's tenure, and lessons from the Covenant School shooting.

Thanks to all the attendees, participants, and sponsors of PERF’s 2025 Annual Meeting town hall.

How will a new Supreme Court decision impact how police agencies review critical incidents? What does DOJ’s step away from consent decrees mean for the federal role in local law enforcement? This week we examine these questions & honor the life of Tom Frazier, who recently died.

Today PERF releases “First Six Months: A Police Chief’s Guide to Starting Off on the Right Foot.” Our latest book helps prepare police leaders for the opportunities and challenges they can expect to encounter in a new role.

RT @CWexlerPERF: Always a poignant and memorable evening at the @NLEOMF Candlelight Vigil for families of officers who have given their liv….