Public Safety
Emergency and non-emergency numbers, how to file a police report, severe-weather alert sign-ups, crime data access, mental health and domestic violence resources, and code enforcement contacts.
Quick Actions
When to Call 911 vs Non-Emergency
- 911: Active emergency — fire, police, medical, in-progress crime, life-threatening situation
- WFPD Non-Emergency — 919-554-6150: Crimes already over with no immediate threat, noise complaints, non-urgent police assistance
- Wake County Emergency Management — 919-856-6480: County-wide coordination, large incidents
Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD)
121 employees (98 sworn, 23 non-sworn). CALEA-accredited.
- Main Station / Storefront: 225 S. Taylor St., Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Administrative HQ: 745 Merritt Capital Dr., Suite 113, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Non-Emergency: 919-554-6150
- Records Division: 919-435-9599
- Criminal Investigation Division / Tip Line: 919-435-9610
- Fax: 919-435-9607
How to File a Police Report
For non-emergencies, you can submit reports online through the Police to Citizen (P2C) portal, or call the non-emergency line.
Police to Citizen Portal →Or call non-emergency: 919-554-6150
Crime Log & Public Records Access
Search incident reports, arrest reports, and accident reports through the Police to Citizen portal. Search by date, name, or license number.
P2C Crime Log →Police news releases and significant incident updates are posted on the Town’s news feed.
Wake Forest Fire Department (WFFD)
Five stations across the Town’s coverage area. 80+ full-time, 20 part-time, and 28 volunteer staff.
- Fire Station #1 (Main): 420 Elm Ave. — 919-556-1966
- Fire Station #2: 9925 Ligon Mill Rd. — 919-570-1609
- Fire Station #3: 1412 Forestville Rd.
- Stations #4 and #5: serving the growing east and west sides of the Town
Severe Weather Alerts
Three layers of alerts cover Wake Forest residents — sign up for all three.
Town E-Notifier (most local)
Email and text alerts for local emergencies, power outages, weather, road closures, and Town operations changes.
Sign up for E-Notifier →ReadyWake (county-wide)
Wake County’s mass notification system — calls, texts, and emails for flooding, gas leaks, police activity, and major weather events.
Sign up for ReadyWake →National Weather Service (NWS Raleigh)
The NWS Raleigh office covers Wake Forest and the Triangle. Watches, warnings, and forecasts.
NWS Raleigh →Hurricane & Storm Preparedness
The Town maintains a severe-weather information hub with hurricane prep, winter weather, power outage, frozen-pipe, and road condition resources.
Animal Control
Wake County Animal Services has jurisdiction over Wake Forest. Contact for stray animals, animal bites, cruelty reports, and after-hours emergencies.
- Wake County Animal Center: 919-212-7387
- Web: wake.gov/animal-control
Code Enforcement (Noise, Junk Vehicles, Property Issues)
Routine code complaints go to the Town of Wake Forest Inspections Department. Noise complaints during business hours: Inspections. After hours: WFPD non-emergency.
Report a Problem →After-hours noise complaints: WFPD non-emergency, 919-554-6150
Mental Health Crisis
988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 anytime for 24/7 mental health, suicide, or substance use crisis support. Also available via chat at 988lifeline.org.
Domestic Violence — InterAct of Wake County
The countywide crisis service for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, court advocacy, protective orders, counseling, and a forensic exam center.
- 24-hour crisis line: 919-828-7740
- Toll-free: 866-291-0855
- Office: 1012 Oberlin Rd., Suite 100, Raleigh
- Web: interactofwake.org
Related Pages
- Weather — severe-weather alerts and hurricane prep
- Government & Civic — public safety budget and oversight
- Community Resources — support services, hotlines, neighborhood help
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