ACCSSO
Association of Community College Safety and Security Officials
Join us for the ACCSSO Spring Conference in beautiful Wilmington! Registration is now open!
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.
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
Ready to take the next step? You can become a contributor to our cause and participate yourself.
Join Us
Mark Your Calendars for 2026:
Dates: April 29-May 1
Location: Cape Fear CC-Union Station
ACCSSO Board Members
President
Mathew Needham
College: RANDOLPH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Vice President
Jeremy Brown
College: FORSYTH TECH. COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Secretary
Janet Peterson
College: CARTERET COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Treasurer
Melissa Wilson
College: CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Vice Treasurer
Damita Reed
College: FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTRICT I REPRESENTATIVE
Lena Thompson
College: GASTON COLLEGE
DISTRICT II REPRESENTATIVE
Wyatt Cumbo
College: WAKE TECH. COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTRICT III REPRESENTATIVE
Dave Reid
College: CAPE FEAR CC