Crime Prevention

The Wake Forest Police Department proactively pursues crime and investigates offenses when they occur, however, you can do your part to make Wake Forest a safer community by taking preventative measures in your daily activities and around your home. While some crimes cannot be prevented or anticipated, many are avoidable, and through simple measures you can protect yourself from becoming a victim of crime.

The Wake Forest Police Department strives to educate the community on the dangers of alcohol and controlled substance abuse, as well as the growing number of identity theft cases encountered each year.