Winston-Salem Police have left the area around Polo Road, Brookwood and University Parkway. Police were responding to reports of a person breaking into vehicles and trespassing on personal property.
If you have any information that might be helpful in this investigation, contact the University Police at (336) 758-5911. If you wish to provide information anonymously, do so through “Silent Witness.”
Personal Safety & Crime Resources
Always be aware of your surroundings and watch out for one another. If you feel uneasy or unsafe, go to a safe location and call a friend or the police at 911. University Police offers a safe escort service on campus that is available 24 hours at 336-758-5911.
Wake Safe
The Wake Safe mobile app is free and makes it easy to engage with the Wake Forest University Police Department. With Wake Safe, you can use your cell phone as a personal security device that allows direct access to police, 911 emergency services, emergency, location sharing, social escape, and a peer-to-peer Friend Walk tool. Wake Alert emergency and safety messages are also shared on Wake Safe. Be sure to activate notifications.
Emergency call boxes
The University has added and upgraded Blue Light Emergency call boxes (also known as DEACStations) throughout campus. The DEACStations have 360-degree camera views. When the emergency button is pressed, University police are immediately alerted. A map with locations for Blue Light call boxes can be found here.
Campus addressing
Addresses have been added to nearly every area of campus, including parking lots, athletic fields, storage areas, and Hearn and Manchester Plazas. The address can be used with GPS navigation apps and will help emergency responders pinpoint precisely where to go on campus in the event of a 911 call. Reynolda Campus maps have been updated to include the new addresses.
Telephone Boxes are located near some building entrances. Pick up the receiver and dial 911 to reach a dispatcher.
Campus Emergencies
The Wake Alert website is the primary information source during an emergency at Wake Forest. Updates and information will appear on this site. Other options include:
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- Alerts on X
- Alerts on Facebook
- Sign up for Text Alerts (WFU students & employees only)
- Alerts through Wake Safe app
University Police
- Call 911 from campus phone
- Call 336.758.5911 from cell phone or off-campus phone
For non-emergency contact information, visit the University Police website. Download the Wake Safe app for other options. If you wish to provide information anonymously, do so through “Silent Witness.”
Counseling
- WFU Counseling Center: 336.758.5273
- Chaplain: 336.758.5210
- Employee Assistance Program: 336.716.5493
Media
Call 336.758.5237 to reach University Marketing and Communications. Calls will be returned as the situation permits.
Preparedness & Response
Be prepared for emergencies and understand more about communication and response by reviewing topics on this site, including: