Campus Safety and Parking

The Wake Forest University Police Department (UPD) works to provide a safe environment on campus. The Department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Please visit the Wake Forest University Police Department website for safety information, crime reports, and other campus services.

In Case of Emergency, Always Dial: 911

University Police Department:

(336)758-5911 (Emergency)

(336)758-5591 (Non-Emergency)

Worrell Security:

Officer John Long

(336)816-0698

Students are advised to store the UPD and Worrell Security phone numbers for ease of access in case of an emergency. In cases of emergency, if 911 dispatch is contacted first, the University Police Department should be contacted immediately after 911 dispatch. This will allow UPD Officers to meet and escort fire, ambulance, or other emergency personnel on campus as they arrive to avoid delays. 

Emergency Boxes

Emergency call boxes are located throughout campus, including locations in parking lots and on trails. The call boxes are connected directly to the UPD.

When you reach 911, clearly state:

Security in the Worrell Professional Center

The Worrell Professional Center is the first building off of the University Parkway entrance, which increases the chance of non-Wake Forest community members making their way into the building. All members of the School of Law community are encouraged to think about safety, protecting your belongings, and the safety of others in the building.  


Other Safety Resources

LiveSafe App

WakeReady Alerts

Active Shooter Training: Run. Hide. Fight Training and Shots Fired

Campus Security Report (Clery Act)

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or better known as the Clery Act, requires institutions of higher learning to issue an annual report describing campus security procedures, facilities, policies, crime prevention programs, statistics and other information.  A copy of this annual report can be found on the UPD website or at the link below.

Transportation & Parking Services

Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS) is responsible for the regulation of all parking at Wake Forest University. Any student who wishes to park a vehicle on a university parking lot any time of day or night -- including after 4:00 pm weekdays, on weekends, during regular business hours of 8:00 am – 4:00 pm weekdays, and during breaks -- must register that vehicle with Transportation & Parking Services.

Neither the School of Law nor the Student Bar Association can change parking regulations or assist in the disposition of parking tickets. All students should consider that locating parking and walking to the building may require some time and should plan accordingly.

More information about parking registration and regulations can be found on the Transportation & Parking Services website.