NCC Enhances Law Enforcement Presence

NCC President Bill Carver (right) and NCC Police Chief Wayne Lamm (left) congratulate Nathan Mizell (center) on his new appointment.

Providing a safe learning environment continues to be a top priority at Nash Community College (NCC). In an effort to continue to enhance the college’s police presence, Nathan Mizell, NCC Public and Human Services Department Chair, has been named Captain of Nash Community College’s Police Department.

The college police force employs full-time a chief, a captain, four additional officers who also serve as instructors, and one part-time officer. Each officer is sworn by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Division, the same General Statute as local police agencies. They hold full arrest authority and jurisdiction on campus-owned and controlled property. A Nash County Sheriff Deputy is also on duty during operating hours. The new position of captain is designated as the second in command.

Mizell began his career with the East Carolina University Police Department and later served in the North Carolina Probation and Parole Office and as a Reserve Deputy with Martin County Sheriff’s Department. He worked with Probation/Parole for ten years before coming to Nash Community College. In 2007, Mizell moved his Reserve Officer status to Williamston Police Department where it remains active. Nathan Mizell has been employed at Nash Community College since 2007 and was among the first four officers sworn as Nash Community College police officers.

Mizell, of Bear Grass, holds a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Mountain State University, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Justice and Public Policy from North Carolina Wesleyan College and an Associate in Applied Science degree in Law Enforcement Technology from Pitt Community College.