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Wake Forest SWAT Team wins NC SWAT CompetitionWAKE FOREST – After finishing second overall last year, the Wake Forest Po...
06/02/2026

Wake Forest SWAT Team wins NC SWAT Competition

WAKE FOREST – After finishing second overall last year, the Wake Forest Police Department SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) Team earned top honors and won first place overall at last week’s 2026 NC Justice Academy SWAT Competition at The Range Complex in Autryville, NC. The Fayetteville Police Department and Raleigh Police Department finished second and third, respectively.

Nine teams gathered to test their skills over two days in a series of challenging scenarios designed to evaluate teamwork, precision, communication, and problem-solving under pressure.

The teams competed in a range of physical and tactical exercises, including a three-and-a-half-mile team run in full SWAT gear, marksmanship trials, and strength-based tasks such as moving sandbags, pulling sleds, and carrying kettlebells. The WFPD’s team took first place in five of the eight events.

The WFPD Swat Team will compete in two national competitions later this year.

Please join us in welcoming our newest K9 dogs, Axel and Chico, to the Wake Forest Police Department! 🐾 Axel was born o...
05/29/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest K9 dogs, Axel and Chico, to the Wake Forest Police Department! 🐾

Axel was born on March 12, 2024, and joined WFPD on February 19 of this year.

Chico was born on December 2, 2023, and joined WFPD on February 23 of this year.

Both K9s are certified in narcotics detection and are already proving to be invaluable assets to our department and community.

A huge thank you to The Home Depot for donating bottled water to the Wake Forest Police Department! We pass out water wh...
05/29/2026

A huge thank you to The Home Depot for donating bottled water to the Wake Forest Police Department!

We pass out water while patrolling local greenways and parks, and their generosity is helping keep our community hydrated and safe.

We truly appreciate their support!

Think before you drink and drive 🚗The Wake Forest Police Department wants to remind drivers not to drive while under the...
05/29/2026

Think before you drink and drive 🚗

The Wake Forest Police Department wants to remind drivers not to drive while under the influence.

“Driving under the influence is careless and reckless. It not only endangers the life of the driver, but it can also have deadly consequences for passengers and others on the road.” says Chief Jefferson.

Anyone convicted of DWI faces up to $13,500 in legal fees for a first offense, along with the suspension of their driver's license.

Make sure you plan ahead by calling a friend, using a rideshare app, or designating a sober driver.

05/28/2026

The WFPD is excited to partner with Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department to help make this year’s Bass Fishing Tournament even more fun for anglers of all experience levels! 🎣

On June 17 and June 24, several officers will be at the Flaherty Park pond from 8:30 a.m.– 11:00 a.m. to assist participants with all things fishing, including:

✅Tying knots
✅Baiting hooks
✅Removing fish from hooks
✅Teaching casting techniques
✅General fishing help and tips

Our goal is to support and encourage anyone in the community who wants to learn or improve their fishing skills!

Participants will need to bring their own fishing equipment and register at www.wakeforestnc.gov/bass-fishing-tournament

We look forward to seeing everyone out at Flaherty Park pond! 🐟☀️

***UPDATE - All lanes along Capital Boulevard /US 1 have reopened.***UPDATE - One lane along southbound Capital Boulevar...
05/27/2026

***UPDATE - All lanes along Capital Boulevard /US 1 have reopened.

***UPDATE - One lane along southbound Capital Boulevard/US 1 has reopened.

The information below was posted at 5:35 p.m.:

***UPDATE - All lanes along southbound Capital Boulevard/US 1 are now closed as emergency personnel work to remove the overturned dump truck. Traffic is being diverted onto Burlington Mills Road.

The information below was posted at 4:20 p.m.:

Southbound Capital Boulevard/US 1 at Burlington Mills Road is reduced to one lane due to an overturned dump truck.

Emergency personnel are on the scene, but no serious injuries have been reported.

The incident is causing significant delays, so motorists are urged to avoid the area and choose another route.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

The Wake Forest Police Department invites area motorcyclists to attend a free BikeSafe Rider Skills Day on Friday, June ...
05/27/2026

The Wake Forest Police Department invites area motorcyclists to attend a free BikeSafe Rider Skills Day on Friday, June 5 at 8:45 a.m!

Participants will have the opportunity to learn directly from police officers and certified BikeSafe assessors through a combination of classroom instruction and on-road skills evaluation. The course focuses on improving rider safety, confidence, and overall technique.

Space is limited to 11 participants, and advance registration is required by June 3:
https://bit.ly/WFBikeSafeNCRiderSkillsDay

Riders must bring a valid motorcycle endorsement or permit, a properly registered and insured motorcycle, and appropriate riding gear.

For more information, contact Cpl. Adam Eldridge at 919-554-6150 or [email protected]

In 2018 the Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) received international accreditation from the Commission on Accreditati...
05/22/2026

In 2018 the Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) received international accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA). The accreditation verifies that the WFPD meets CALEA’s industry best-practice standards and has attained public safety professional excellence.

In 2023, as part of a continuous effort to maintain its CALEA accreditation, the WFPD introduced a public portal for community comments at https://bit.ly/WFPDAccreditation.

The online portal is designed to receive comments regarding WFPD’s compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for maintaining its accredited status. These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns, but the overall intent is to provide WFPD with information to support continuous improvement and foster the pursuit of professional excellence.

CALEA is not an investigatory body, so the public portal should not be used to submit information for such purposes. Additionally, there will be no response other than acknowledgment to submissions; however, the information will be considered in context to its relevancy to compliance with standards and the tenets of CALEA® Accreditation. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/WFPDAccreditation.

Booze it & Lose it! As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, the WFPD encourages everyone to be responsible. Plan ahead a...
05/22/2026

Booze it & Lose it! As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, the WFPD encourages everyone to be responsible. Plan ahead and arrange a sober ride home.

HAPPENING NOW! The Wake Forest Police Department is hosting a community outreach event TODAY, May 19th from 5:30- 7:30 p...
05/19/2026

HAPPENING NOW!

The Wake Forest Police Department is hosting a community outreach event TODAY, May 19th from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. at Tikila Tacos and Mezcal, 1000 Forestville Rd.

This event offers a great opportunity to connect with local officers while supporting a, family-owned business in our community.

Event highlights include:

➡️15% off all orders during the event

➡️ Complimentary coupon for free chips and queso for every guest

➡️Police vehicle and armored vehicle display

We look forward to seeing you there!

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225 S Taylor Street
Wake Forest, NC
27587

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+19195546150

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