Holly Springs Police Adopt New Four Zone Patrol Model
Holly Springs police announced a shift from a six zone patrol map to a four zone structure that will go live in the first week of January 2026, aiming to improve response times and strengthen officer presence. The change affects how neighborhoods are grouped and how officers are assigned, which could mean more consistent patrols and faster backup for Wake County residents.
At a Town Council workshop on November 11, 2025, Police Chief Paul Liquorie outlined a major reorganization of the Holly Springs Police Department patrol map. The department will consolidate the existing six zone map into four clearly defined patrol zones, organized as two zones east of the NC 55 Bypass and two zones west of the NC 55 Bypass. The new model is scheduled to be integrated into the county CAD system with a go live target in the first week of January 2026.
Under the plan each zone will have two officers assigned per shift, with a district car and a float car positioned on each side of the bypass for backup and cross coverage. Officials said the map was created using dispatch data growth projections and geography to balance workloads as the town continues to grow. The department framed the change as data driven and designed to increase officer visibility, improve response times and foster stronger community connections through more permanent zone assignments.
For residents the most immediate effects are likely to be more consistent patrol faces in neighborhoods and potentially quicker arrival times for emergency calls. By assigning officers to permanent zones the department intends to deepen familiarity between officers and the communities they serve, which can help with problem solving and trust building. Built in partner coverage is also intended to enhance officer safety, ensuring that patrol units have reliable nearby support when calls require additional personnel.
The reorganization also reflects practical considerations tied to Holly Springs rapid development and changing call patterns. Integrating the new zones into the county CAD system aims to reduce dispatch confusion and streamline responses across municipal and county lines. As Wake County municipalities grow and commuter patterns shift, many local agencies are updating patrol footprints and resource allocation to reflect new residential and commercial concentrations.
Implementation will require schedule adjustments and continued monitoring to ensure the new deployment meets its goals. Town leaders and police managers will need to track metrics such as response time, call load per officer and community feedback to measure success. For families, businesses and commuters in Holly Springs, the change is an operational step intended to make daily life safer and patrol presence more predictable as the town expands.
Residents with questions about how the new zones will affect their neighborhood can follow town communications for detailed maps and rollout information before the January activation.
