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Wake Forest Police Department

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Welcome to the Wake Forest Police Department

Our Mission
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.

 
2009 Police News

Wake Forest Continues Plowing Efforts: No Accidents or Outages Reported
January 30, 2010

Scott Graham Named Employee of the Year
December 22, 2009

Guity to be Charged with 2nd Degree Murder
December 21, 2009

Police Chief Harrington to Retire Dec. 31: Deputy Chief Leonard Named Acting Chief
December 16, 2009

Town Hall Closed Jan. 1: Holiday Schedules Announced
December 15, 2009

Town Hall Closed Dec. 24-25: Holiday Schedules Announced
December 15, 2009

Town of Wake Forest Urges Holiday Safety
November 24, 2009

Schedule Changes Announced for Police Department's Fingerprinting Service
November 24, 2009

Town Hall Closed Nov. 26-27: Holiday Schedule Announced
November 17, 2009

Wake Forest Police Urge Halloween Safety
October 26, 2009

Donations Being Accepted for Shop With a Cop
October 19, 2009

Officer Uses Taser to Break Up Fight at Local High School
October 8, 2009

Seniors Urged to Guard Against Fraud
September 28, 2009

Beware of Phone Solicitations
September 24, 2009

Williams Gets 226 Years in Prison
August 28, 2009

Schedule Changes Announced for Police Department's Fingerprinting Service
August 25, 2009

Wake Forest Police Department Wins Charity Softball Tournament
July 28, 2009

Police Department Offers Fingerprinting for the General Public
July 24, 2009

16 Vehicle Break-ins Reported in Dansforth Subdivision
July 21, 2009

National Night Out Set for Aug. 4
July 14, 2009

Coyote Sighting Reported in Holding Ridge Subdivision
June 29, 2009

Independence Day Holiday Schedule
June 23, 2009

Wake County Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service
May 12

May 4, 2009

Wake Forest Man Receives 140-Year Sentence on Child Pornography Charges
April 21, 2009

Retro Bill Coming to Wake Forest
April 21, 2009

Charity Softball Game March 28
March 17, 2009

Wake Forest Winter Weather Update
March 2, 2009

Wake Forest Teen Admits to Filing False Report
February 20, 2009

Magistrates' Court Now on Thursdays in Wake Forest
February 19, 2009

High Speed Chase Leads to Arrest
February 9, 2009

Police Investigate Possible Stabbing
January 27, 2009

Town of Wake Forest Wintry Weather Update
January 20, 2009

Wake Forest Prepares for Possibility of Wintry Weather
January 19, 2009

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Schedule
January 14, 2009

Our Purpose
The purpose of the Wake Forest Police Department is "Protect and to Serve." The Department strives to protect the right of all persons within our jurisdiction to be free from criminal attack, to be secure in their possessions and to live in peace. The Department serves the people of Wake Forest by performing the law enforcement function in a professional manner and it is to those people that the Department is ultimately responsible.


Our 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.

The Wake Forest Police Department is comprised of:

  • 54 - Full-time sworn officers
  • 6 - Full-time telecommunicators
  • 3 - Full-time secretaries
  • 1 - Full-time time parking enforcement officer
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CONTACT INFORMATION
225 South Taylor St., off of South Brooks St.*
Wake Forest, NC 27587-2932
TEL (919) 554-6150
FAX (919) 554-1017
EMERGENCIES 556-9111
Police Inquiries

* PLEASE NOTE: Taylor Street is under construction. The Wake Forest Police Department is located just off of South Brooks Street. Please follow the signs.


QUICK LINKS
A-Z Site Index
Chief's Page
Staff Directory
Police Divisions
Police Stations
Police Vehicles 
Firing Range
Police Memorial
Community Programs
Gangs
Drug Information
Police Explorers
Police Employment
Safety Tips
Curfew Ordinance
National Night Out
Crisis Intervention Team
2009 Crime Stats

Surveillance Videos


ALSO SEE
Special Events Application

Wake Forest Ordinances

NC Sex Offender &
Public Protection Registry


National Center for Missing
& Exploited Children


NC Seat Belt Laws


Tip Line
The Wake Forest Police Department wants your help solving crime. The need for assistance from people in the community is crucial in identifying and arresting criminals. The tip line is an effective way that citizens can be involved in solving crime and remain confidential. We can use the information you provide to help fight crime and protect our community. With the help of everyone we can make our community a safe place. If you have any information, please contact (919) 554-6162.

 

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