Forsyth County Sheriff's Office engages community as part of Library Tour Initiative

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office has actively engaged with residents over the past month, visiting neighborhoods and libraries to discuss local public safety policies. Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough emphasized the importance of these interactions, stating, "I feel that when people are asking you questions, you’re engaging with them. People have a right to question us cause we are the office of the people funded by the taxpayers of the people."

During a recent meeting, a resident expressed concern about recent shooting incidents in the southeast parts of town, which were particularly troubling for her as a new resident of the Triad. Sheriff Kimbrough addressed her worries, saying, "I understand how she feels I would have the same concerns if it was happening in my community. What I told her was there is collaboration between the Winston-Salem Police Department and the sheriff’s office to address issues that are happening not only in the county but in the city."

Other concerns raised by residents included emergency response times and public school safety. A Forsyth County official noted ongoing efforts with the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School District to maintain school security resource officers year-round.

Sheriff Kimbrough commented on school safety: "I believe our schools are relatively safe. Relative is a good word I know people are going to disagree with that but I think overall of course we’ve had some incidents here I wouldn’t say anything different but the sheriff’s office and police are working to address all school issues."

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office has conducted meetings in Winston-Salem, Walkertown, Rural Hall, Kernersville, and Lewisville. The final session of their library tour will take place at the Lewisville Library on April 30.