Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Wake Forest Police Department to serve all people within its jurisdiction with respect, fairness and compassion. We are committed to the protection of life and property; the preservation of peace, order, and safety; the vigorous enforcement of local, state, and Federal laws; and the defense of the Constitution of the State of North Carolina and the Constitution of the United States of America in a fair and impartial manner.
We are committed to serving our community to enhance the quality of life and to nurture public trust by holding ourselves to the highest standards of performance and ethics. Our officers are determined to serve as a deterrent to crime, develop relationships with community groups, residential and business organizations, and promote an environment receptive to tourism, visitors, and residents and to support historic preservation in our town. Additionally, we are dedicated to our personnel by providing continuous training and educational development, as well as career enhancement opportunities. The Wake Forest Police Department has and shall continue to provide service of the highest quality to its community and foster community partnerships in crime prevention.
Purpose
The purpose of the Wake Forest Police Department is to protect and serve the community. The department strives to protect the rights of all persons to be free from criminal attack, to be secure in their possessions, and to live in peace. The department serves the citizenry of Wake Forest by performing law enforcement functions in a professional manner and it is to those people that the department is ultimately responsible.
Primary Objective
An urban society free from crime and disorder remains an unachieved ideal; nevertheless, consistent with the values of a free society, it is the primary objective of the Wake Forest Police Department to (as closely as possible) approach this ideal. In doing so, the department's role is to enforce the law in a fair and impartial manner, recognizing the statutory and judicial limitations of police authority and the constitutional rights of all persons.