Who Are We?

Aug 29, 2024

We are the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD), an agency that serves, protects, and supports Winston-Salem, North Carolina under the leadership of Chief William H. Penn, Jr.

With 472 allocated officer positions, 185 allocated professional staff member positions, 4 districts, and 1 mission, we strive to secure the hope and wellbeing of our community 24/7, 365 days a year. We are a “blue” family that feels like a “blood” family. We are an agency consisting of people from all backgrounds that meld together to achieve one goal. We pride ourselves on the ability and willingness to adapt to change in our community. From implementing new technology to updating uniforms – we recognize the need to never stop changing, so we can remain an elite law enforcement agency.

Why does this matter to you? If you are a resident, it’s simple, you need to know that your local law enforcement agency is dedicated and highly trained to take care of you in any situation whether large or small. If you are an aspiring police officer, this is your sign to choose us as the place to start your career. We might be a little biased, but we have arguably one of the most elite and top-notch training programs for police officers in the state. Beyond training, we are a smaller city that gives you the feel of a larger city. This means you are never going to be bored! Whether on duty or off duty, you will always have something to do.

Take this as your sign to kickstart your career and join the WSPD Family. We are here and ready for you, 24/7, 365 days a year.

Why does this matter to you? If you are a resident, it’s simple, you need to know that your local law enforcement agency is dedicated and highly trained to take care of you in any situation whether large or small. If you are an aspiring police officer, this is your sign to choose us as the place to start your career. We might be a little biased, but we have arguably one of the most elite and top-notch training programs for police officers in the state. Beyond training, we are a smaller city that gives you the feel of a larger city. This means you are never going to be bored! Whether on duty or off duty, you will always have something to do.

Take this as your sign to kickstart your career and join the WSPD Family. We are here and ready for you, 24/7, 365 days a year.