-Patrol Division
The Patrol Division is responsible for responding to all calls for service, as well as enforcing motor vehicle law, investigating motor vehicle accidents, serving criminal summons and arrest warrants, and patrolling commercial and residential areas.
-Special Operations Division
Criminal Investigations
Criminal Investigations is responsible for conducting investigations on all types of criminal activity. The cases they receive may originate from a report completed within the department as well as any self-initiated activity by a detective. The investigative division is also responsible for conducting background investigations for new employees and internal affairs investigations.
Traffic Enforcement
Traffic Enforcement is divided into two groups-General Traffic Enforcement and Driving While Impaired (DWI) Enforcement. Both units enforce motor vehicle violations and investigate motor vehicle collision, however our DWI unit has a more focused mission of DWI enforcement.
Criminal Enforcement
Criminal Enforcement utilizes specialized training and other aspects of police work to combat criminal activity and to prevent, locate and apprehend individuals that compromise the safety, security, and well-being of the citizens of Wake Forest through the commission of criminal acts. Criminal Enforcement also encompasses narcotics investigations.
-Support Services Division
Police Support Services
Support Services
Recruiting
Community Resource
Training
Communications Center
The telecommunicators of the police department's Communications Center strive to collect and disseminate all requests for service in a prompt, courteous and efficient manner for all customers. Their actions help save lives, protect property, and assist the public in their time of need.
Special Teams
K-9 Officers
Wake Forest Police Department currently deploys two K-9 teams. We are currently in the process of training and outfitting two additional handlers to increase our response capabilities. The K-9 program is overseen by Lt. T. Lairmore.
Specialized Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
The Specialized Weapons and Tactics team is a part-time tactical unit trained and equipped to respond to critical incidents.
Crisis Negotiations Team
Crash Reconstruction Team