ACCSSO

Association of Community College Safety and Security Officials

Thank You for Joining Us at Randolph Community College

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2025 ACCSSO Fall Meeting and Lunch & Learn with Avive at Randolph Community College. We appreciate your participation and engagement in the discussions on campus safety, security, and the latest AED technology. It was great connecting and learning together.

Join us for the ACCSSO Spring Conference in beautiful Wilmington!

Save the dates: April 29–May 1, 2026

Join us at Cape Fear Community College–Union Station in Wilmington for the annual spring conference on campus safety, security, and emergency management.

This event brings together professionals from across North Carolina’s community colleges for a few days of learning, conversation, networking, and vendor engagement. There will be sessions on key topics, leadership panels, opportunities to meet with vendors, and time to share ideas and experiences with colleagues from across the state.

It’s all happening where the battleship meets the beach—an event you won’t want to miss!

Email us if you are interested in speaking at the conference.

More Conference Information Here

Our Purpose

The North Carolina Association of Community College Safety and Security Officials (ACCSSO) is a professional organization, which serves and assists community college personnel who are responsible for the safety, security, and emergency management of each of the fifty-eight community colleges and technical institutes within the North Carolina Community College System.


Find out about our mission, philosophy, and the plans for the future of safety and security of the North Carolina Community College System.

Our Organization

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Ready to take the next step? You can become a contributor to our cause and participate yourself.

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Join Us

Mark Your Calendars for 2026:

  • Dates: April 29-May 1

  • Location: Cape Fear CC-Union Station

Find Out How

ACCSSO Board Members

President

Scotty Mabe-Director of Facility Services

College: RICHMOND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Email: samabe@richmondcc.edu

Phone: 910-410-1684

Vice President

Mathew Needham-Director of Safety and Emergency Preparedness

College: RANDOLPH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Email: mrneedham@randolph.edu

Phone: 336-633-0210

Secretary

Daniel McNeill-Safety Coordinator

College: CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Email: jmcne465@cccc.edu

Phone: 919-718-7402

Treasurer

Melissa Wilson-Executive Director, Business Continuity and Emergency Management

College: CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Email: melissa.wilson@cpcc.edu

Phone: 704-330-6238

Vice Treasurer

Damita Reed-OSHA Services Officer

College: FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Email: reedd@faytechcc.edu

Phone: 910-486-3905

DISTRICT I REPRESENTATIVE

Lena Thompson-Safety Coordinator

College: GASTON COLLEGE

Email: thompson.lena@gaston.edu

Phone: 704-922-6286

DISTRICT II REPRESENTATIVE

Wyatt Cumbo-Assistant Chief of Police

College: WAKE TECH. COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Email: wscumbo@waketech.edu

Phone: 919-866-5867

DISTRICT III REPRESENTATIVE

Ken Rhodes-Safety Director

College: LENOIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Email: kcrhodes34@lenoircc.edu

Phone: 252-527-6223 X147