Safety & Security
Your safety is our top priority.
Whether you need a new Deacon OneCard or emergency services, our Wake Forest Safety & Security Department is committed to a comprehensive approach to providing a safe and inclusive community where students, faculty, staff, and visitors may experience a sense of security and belonging. Need help? Let us point you in the right direction.
Stay Informed.
Download the WakeSafe App.
Wake Safe is a free personal mobile application for WFU students, staff, faculty, visitors, and surrounding community members. The app allows you to 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.
View the Safety and Security Organizational Chart to see the full division and be sure to stay informed of the safety and security resources available to you by familiarizing yourself with the resources below!
Deacon One
The Deacon OneCard is the official Wake Forest University identification card. While primarily used for identification, the Deacon OneCard is also used for on-campus financial transactions, library privileges, event admission, and building access.
University Police
The WFU Police Department is comprised of professionally trained police officers, security officers, communications officers, and support staff. The primary concern of the department is to protect and assist the campus community.
Emergency Management
The Wake Alert website is the primary information source during an emergency at Wake Forest. There, you’ll be able to find all recent updates, and important information.
The Clery Act
Clery provides information to the campus community regarding statistics relating to crimes that have occurred on campus for the past three years, as well as a daily crime log for more recent incidents. Stay informed.