Executive Director of the Police Executive Research Forum
Washington, DC
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Violent crime is falling, but intimate partner violence isn't declining at the same rate. PERF's latest meeting calls for a comprehensive approach: intervene on every call, conduct predominant-aggressor & lethality assessments, engage victims, build partnerships & improve data.
Trending: Violent crime is falling. Intimate Partner Violence is not. What can be done? policeforum.org/trending3oct…
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In this week's Trending column, I propose a common-sense approach to immigration enforcement based on three pillars: securing the border; focusing on serious, violent criminals; and creating options for longtime immigrants who do not threaten public safety.
The US has always been a nation of immigrants, people who helped to build our country and have contributed immensely to our economic vitality and cultural richness. For some time, police agencies have valued and welcomed immigrants into their ranks.
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The US has always been a nation of immigrants, people who helped to build our country and have contributed immensely to our economic vitality and cultural richness. For some time, police agencies have valued and welcomed immigrants into their ranks.
Trending: In a nation of immigrants, a common-sense approach to immigration enforcement policeforum.org/trending26se…
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PERF’s new report, A Clear and Present Danger—The Rise of Malicious Drones and What Police Executives Can Do About It, offers a practical roadmap for building lasting counter-drone capabilities before a preventable tragedy occurs.
Trending: A clear and present danger—A new report on what police leaders need to know about the threat of malicious drones policeforum.org/trending19se…
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A wide-ranging week in policing: preparing for the spread of autonomous vehicles, reviewing restraint-related deaths, confronting domestic violence among officers, remembering a pioneering NYPD detective, and celebrating a life-saving police-community partnership in St. Louis.
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Hurricane Lala brought severe flooding, power outages, and infrastructure damage to Hawaiʻi’s Big Island. Chief Reed Mahuna explains how the Hawaiʻi Police Department prepared, doubled staffing, and stepped up to meet the community's challenging conditions.
Trending: Hawai’i Chief Reed Mahuna discusses his agency’s response to Hurricane Lala policeforum.org/trending22au…
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For 1,200 workdays, a group of police leaders in NYC meet to study the past 24 hours of gun violence and how to stop the next shooting. Chauncey Parker’s grit and determination over the years are the glue that held this group together, making this strategy a model for the U.S.
Trending: Chauncey Parker shares how NYC uses partnerships to reduce gun violence and overdose deaths policeforum.org/trending15au…
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From solving a fatal hit-and-run in Sarasota to cutting shooting response times in Vegas, real-time crime centers are delivering powerful results. PERF recently assembled experts from agencies across the US to learn how they are leveraging these technology hubs to fight crime.
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For almost 50 years, PERF's Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP) has helped prepare law enforcement leaders for today's challenges. This summer marked the program's 100th session—a milestone that reflects decades of investing in leadership and professional development.
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As Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills looks back on almost 50 years in policing, he recalls his formative years in San Diego, leading three agencies, and the evolution of problem-oriented policing and its impact on crime and chronic neighborhood problems.
Trending: Palm Springs Chief Andy Mills reflects on nearly 50 years in policing policeforum.org/trending25ju…
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Nantucket Police Chief Jody Kasper says one of the island's unique public safety challenges is geography: When major incidents happen, additional resources have to arrive by boat, helicopter, or plane, making advance planning and training critical.
Trending: Chief Jody Kasper shares what it’s like to police the island of Nantucket policeforum.org/trending18ju…
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Policing has made progress in responding to intimate partner violence, but important questions remain. How should agencies approach mandatory arrest, lethality assessments, & gun seizure? What are the best practices for reducing DV? PERF will hold a national meeting in the fall.
Trending: What are the best practices for preventing, responding to, and investigating intimate partner violence? policeforum.org/trending11ju…
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As we reflect on USA's 250th anniversary, it's worth remembering that the Constitution does not enforce itself—it depends on the people entrusted to carry it forward. Every day, officers make decisions that give meaning to rights written nearly two and a half centuries ago.
Trending: The police as guardians of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights policeforum.org/trending4jul…
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This week in Trending, we look at Baltimore's approach to reducing gun violence, the importance of investigating nonfatal shootings, and remember influential police figures, including former chief Ruben Ortega, Sir Desmond Rea, and retired Boston detective Daniel O’Toole.
Trending: Gun violence reduction in Baltimore; solving nonfatal shootings; and remembering Ruben Ortega, Sir Desmond Rea, and Daniel O’Toole
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How detective supervisors manage investigations makes a difference in solving crimes and preventing the next one. Investigations are complicated and require state-of-the-art training, which is lacking. PERF has developed a new two-day course that aims to bridge this gap.
Trending: Beyond “Good Luck”—Practical Training for New Investigative Unit Supervisors policeforum.org/trending20ju…
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World Cup 2026: 16 cities, 48 international teams, 104 matches, and millions of fans and visitors from all over the world. To learn more about what goes into preparing for this major security operation, I spoke with chiefs in host cities Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Kansas City.
Trending: A Tale of Three Cities—How Kansas City, Atlanta, and Philadelphia are preparing for the World Cup
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Jeff Asher built the closest thing to a national CompStat system. His Real-Time Crime Index aggregates data from 500+ agencies, delivering reliable national trends. I talked to Jeff about the challenges of creating the system & how it can be a valuable tool for police executives.
Trending: Jeff Asher has created a national CompStat with timely crime data policeforum.org/trending6jun…
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As policing evolves, so must training. PERF’s recent meeting highlighted the need for more in-service instruction in areas many officers say are currently underserved. Read more about the full range of recommendations. Also PERF remembers former Yonkers Commish Charlie Connolly.
Trending: Making in-service training relevant and timely, and remembering Charlie Connolly policeforum.org/trending30ma…
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The big picture from PERF’s latest staffing survey: police staffing is stabilizing, hiring is climbing, and resignations have leveled off. Agencies are rethinking recruitment strategies, overtime demands, and what makes an effective officer in a changing workforce.
Trending: PERF national survey shows police staffing rebounds to its 2022 level as agencies employ new hiring strategies
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PERF assembled more than 100 local, state, federal, and foreign police leaders to discuss strategies for countering malicious drone activity. From the battlefields of Ukraine to US cities, the takeaways from this meeting will be invaluable as America faces unprecedented threats.
Trending: American police leaders discuss the threat of malicious drones policeforum.org/trending9may…
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