Join the Society of Police Futurists International (PFI)

“We must cease to be mere spectators in our own ongoing history
and participate with determination in molding the future.”

Benefits of Membership

• Intranet for Members Only: PFI’s fully integrated web-based intranet system which uses 128-bit SSL encryption and Thawte authentication in the Members-Only Center
  • Member Directory with Dynamic Member Search. 16 search categories are provided to facilitate member networking.
  • Member Profile Update
  • PFI Meeting Minutes, PFI Program & Project Reports, and PFI Organization Documents- All searchable
  • PFI Business Center- A functionally dynamic and operationally sophisticated virtual office which uses a simple “point and click” web-based interface. Access restricted to Board members and staff.
    
• Members-Only Email discussion list "listserv"
• Extranet for Members Only: Access to the Cybercop Secure Portal. This web-based extranet system uses 128-bit SSL encryption providing strong perimeter security controlling admission to the system and exceptional security at the network, operating system, database and application layers as well.
• PFI Library- Futures-Oriented law enforcement resources and references, PFI member publications and presentations, Futures Research materials and an extensive database of contemporary as well as innovative law enforcement resources.
• Network with Police Futurists from around the globe
• Discounted registration fee to Annual World Future Society (WFS) Conference
• Access to the PFI Speakers Bureau
• Subscription to The Police Futurist, a quarterly newsletter which provides timely articles, organizational information & member updates

PFI Membership Criteria and Dues

Promotional Membership  $25 for six months:

PFI is pleased to offer an introductory membership of six months.  This will allow interested parties to sample PFI membership or to join for a temporary period.  Promotional membership may be utilized only once and must be renewed as a Professional or General member.

Professional Member:
Sworn law enforcement officers, educators, trainers, researchers or other professionals who possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree and whose professional responsibilities include research and development.
$50.00 US annually or $500.00 US for a LIFE Membership

General Member:
Individuals interested in the application of Futures Research to law enforcement.
General members in good standing at the end of five years consecutive membership may apply in writing to the Executive Board to have their membership converted to Professional member status.
$50.00 US annually or $500.00 US for a LIFE Membership

Institutional Member:
An organization (public or private sector), university, college, or training facility that has an active law enforcement research and/or high technology organizational component.
Such members are authorized 3 designated representatives. This is a non-voting membership.
$500.00 US annually

Student Member:
Individuals 26 years or younger who are currently enrolled as full-time students at an accredited university, college or other institution of higher learning that has regional accreditation recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.  Any questions regarding eligibility for student membership may be directed to the Membership Director.
$25.00 US annually

Charter Member:
Charter Members are the founding members of PFI.
$45.00 US annually or $450.00 US for a LIFE Membership