Community safety advisory
A message from Communications and External Relations
University Police are investigating an incident reported to have occurred on Saturday, Aug. 28 at about 2 a.m. and reported to police on Sunday, Aug. 29.
A student was walking near Wait Chapel in parking lots P and Q when she noticed an SUV following her. A man leaned out the window and yelled a racial slur at her. The vehicle was described as a small gray or gold SUV with an elongated front end.
The subject was described as a middle-aged male with graying short hair wearing a short-sleeve gray shirt.
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.”
Wake Forest is providing resources to assist the individual involved in this incident and will continue to take actions to maintain the safety and security of the campus community.
It is important for all of us to focus on the things that we can all do to keep ourselves and others safe.
- Call 911: If you feel uneasy or unsafe, go to a safe location and call a friend or the police at 911. When your safety is at risk or you need a safe escort on campus, contact University Police, available 24 hours at 336-758-5911.
- Download the LiveSafe mobile app.
Emergency Blue Light Call Boxes are located throughout campus [PDF Map]. Push the button once to speak with a dispatcher.
As a reminder, the Wake Forest Safe Office is a confidential resource available for support and assistance related to interpersonal violence including sexual assault, sexual harassment, relationship violence, and/or stalking. The Helpline is available 24/7: 336-758-5285.
Categories: Inside WFU, University Announcement
Reynolda Road crossing to enhance pedestrian safety
Construction is underway on a new Reynolda Road crossing, with expectations to wrap up at the end of August. A crosswalk 
and 10-foot wide landscaped median will be installed just north of Graylyn Court, which serves as an entry to both the Graylyn Estate and Reynolda House Museum of American Art. The median will provide pedestrian refuge and a dedicated left-turn lane onto the Reynolda House grounds. It will be mirrored by a second median, forming a left turn lane toward Graylyn. The crossing will connect users to wide gravel paths on either side of the road, leading to the local landmarks. Two solar-powered rapid flash beacons will use thermal detection and manual push buttons to alert drivers and cyclists to pedestrian crossings.
The Reynolda Road crossing is the latest in a series of safety improvements resulting from recommendations in the 2014 Bicycle, Pedestrian and Transit study. Guided by a stakeholder advisory group with representation from Wake Forest, the community and government entities, the report included infrastructure and policy recommendations to improve active transportation and transit choices between the Reynolda Campus and surrounding neighborhoods.
Neighbors and community stakeholders were invited to provide additional feedback about the Reynolda Road project last fall. “Stakeholder engagement is important to clearly understand the community’s support for the initiative and to learn from the end-users’ observations and experiences to improve the proposed design solutions,” said Rosalba Ledezma, senior advisor for facilities and campus services. “Support for the project and appreciation for the initiative to improve pedestrian safety were the clear messages received.”
The Polo Road pedestrian crossing zone is another safety improvement to come out of the advisory group’s 2014 report. Read more about Reynolda Road safety improvements on the Office of Sustainability website.
Categories: Faculty News, Inside WFU, Staff News
Annual security and fire safety reports available
The following message is sent on behalf of the University Police Department.
Dear University Community,
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports are available on the Wake Forest University Police website at: http://police.wfu.edu/information/annual-crime-reports
These documents contain information regarding campus security and personal safety. They also contain information about crime and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. Crime statistics are for occurrences on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Wake Forest; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to campus. Fire statistics are for on-campus residence halls. Information on drug or alcohol-abuse programs required by section 102(a) through (d) of HEA can be found at:
http://hr.wfu.edu/files/2011/10/WFU-Section-VI-4-Substance-Abuse-Prevention.pdf
If you are unable to access the website and/or you would like a printed copy, please contact police records at 336-758-4566.
Categories: University Announcement
Annual crime and fire safety documents available
The Annual Crime and Fire Safety Compliance documents are available on the Wake Forest University Police website:
http://police.wfu.edu/information/annual-crime-reports/
These documents contain information regarding campus security and personal safety. They also contain information about crime and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. Crime statistics are for occurrences on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Wake Forest; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to campus. Fire statistics are for on-campus residence halls. Information on drug or alcohol-abuse programs required by section 102(a) through (d) of HEA can be found at:
http://hr.wfu.edu/bulletins/
If you are unable to access the website and would like a printed copy, please contact police records at 336.758.4566.
Categories: University Announcement
