MCC hires new campus police chief

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June 4, 2009

Anonymous The Meridian Star Thu Jun 04, 2009, 11:05 PM CDT

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Though Shane Williams may be new to the Meridian Community College campus, he’s not a novice to the law enforcement arena.

Now serving as Campus Police Chief, Williams worked for 11 years with the Mississippi Department of Corrections as a probation and parole officer as well as serving as a police officer in Newton. He also taught criminal justice at East Central Community College.

A native of Jackson and a graduate of Hinds Community College and Mississippi College, Williams holds both bachelor and master’s degrees in administration of justice and sociology and history.

Coming to MCC to serve as the leader of the campus police, Williams sees the opportunity to create a proactive environment from starting a Rape Aggression Defense System – a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women – as well as setting up an alcohol awareness program.

He also sees his new role as a chance to have a positive impact.

Williams and his wife, Kim, have three children – an 8-year-old son and twin 2-year-old daughters. They live in Newton County.

“We are excited to have a professional with Shane’s considerable and diverse experience in law enforcement as our new campus police chief,” said Dr. Scott Elliott, MCC president. “As everyone is aware, safety and security on college campuses across America is an issue that has demanded a heightened level of awareness and readiness. I am confident that Shane will be a very proactive leader in those respects. Our foremost goal is to make MCC the safest environment possible for our students and our staff. It takes an entire college family working together to accomplish that goal, not just campus police. Having said that, Shane and his staff will be on the front lines.”

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