Violent Firearms Investigation Team

The Violent Firearms Investigations Team (VFIT) is a multi-agency unit comprised of a Winston-Salem Police Department Sergeant, 3 Detectives and 2 Deputies from the Forsyth County Sheriff Office.

Violent Firearms Investigations Team conducts investigations into violent crimes perpetrated by the use of a firearm. This unit utilizes the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) to conduct investigations into violent firearms crimes. The Violent Firearms Investigations Team operates throughout Forsyth County to investigate these crimes and works closely with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigations.