Police

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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