"As a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem, the WSPD Family and prospective applicants need to exemplify specific characteristics to ensure we uphold our duty to serve, protect, and support our community. Candidates  must love  our community and exemplify passion to protect individual’s constitutional rights; Candidates must be willing to safeguard the community we call home; Candidates must exhibit the desire to have a lasting and positive impact with each encounter; and Candidates must demonstrate professionalism and integrity that reflects the core values of WSPD.”- Chief William H. Penn, Jr.