Chuck Wexler
Background
AI-generatedChuck Wexler is the executive director of the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a Washington, D.C.-based law enforcement policy and research organization.
Role
Wexler has long served as executive director of PERF, a nonprofit organization that studies policing practices and advises law enforcement agencies on policy issues such as use of force, training, and technology adoption. In this capacity he is frequently sought out by journalists and policymakers as a voice on national policing standards.
Background
Wexler has led PERF for several decades, during which the organization has produced guidance documents and model policies used by police departments across the United States, including on body-worn cameras, de-escalation training, and critical incident reviews. He has testified before Congress and advised federal, state, and local agencies on reform and best-practice standards in policing.
Why they are in the news
Wexler's name has resurfaced in mid-2026 coverage of law enforcement transparency practices, including reporting on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's policy limiting the release of body camera footage to cases the agency deems in its 'best interests.' As a recognized authority on police body-camera policy and accountability standards, he is commonly cited to provide context on how such restrictive release policies compare with broader law enforcement norms.
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