Police

It is the mission of the Wake Forest Police Department to safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve, to reduce the incidence and fear of crime, and to enhance public safety while working with the community to improve their quality of life.

The purpose of the Wake Forest Police Department is to enforce the law with courage, honor, and integrity.

• Courage: mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty

• Honor: good reputation; good quality or character as judged by other people; high moral standards of behavior

• Integrity: the quality of being honest and fair; the state of being complete or whole

The goal of the Wake Forest Police Department is to reduce crime and make the community a safer place to live and work.

• Hiring and retaining employees who are enthusiastic, motivated, and pro-active

• Providing the best training, equipment, and technology for all employees

• Performing duties, tasks, and assignments focusing on crime reduction and specific criminal elements

• Partnering with the community to assist in holding accountable those who commit crimes

• Promoting programs that foster community involvement

• Main Station
  225 S. Taylor St., Wake Forest, NC 27587
  Please Note: Only the dedicated (red) phone in the front lobby is currently available to the public due to COVID-19 pandemic
  919-554-6150

• Fax
  919-435-9607

• Records
  919-435-9599

• Criminal Investigation Division & Tip Line
  919-435-9610

• Wake Forest Police Employment

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