Elm Ridge Police Department

Brandon Kennedy, Chief of Police

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Chief Brandon Kennedy began his law enforcement career at the North Central Texas Council of Governments Police Academy, where he graduated as Valedictorian of his class. He then began his service with the Addison Police Department, where he served as a patrol officer, field training officer, and crime scene investigator. He later moved to the Little Elm Police Department where he served as a patrol officer, field training officer, traffic officer, and canine handler.

In 2018, Brandon joined the newly forming Elm Ridge Police Department as the department’s first full time School Resource Officer. In 2019, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant where he oversaw the department’s Field Training Program. During his tenure as Sergeant, he also developed the department’s Police Explorer Program and other community initiatives. He became a Lieutenant in 2020, and a Captain in 2022. He was promoted to Chief of Police in July 2023.

Chief Kennedy holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Arkansas State University and is a Cum Laude graduate of the University of North Texas where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. He is also a graduate of the 58th School of Executive Leadership at the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration. He also holds a Master Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

Erica O’Bryon, Captain

Captain Erica O’Bryon began her Law Enforcement career in 2005 in the state of New Mexico. As an Officer in New Mexico, she held the positions of Patrol Officer, Police Explorer Advisor, Public Information Officer, Training Officer, and Recruiting Officer.

In late 2013, Erica became certified as a Police Officer in Texas and began working at the Rockwall Police Department. While with the Rockwall Police Department she held the position of Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Background Investigator and Patrol Sergeant. Erica was hired as a Patrol Sergeant with the Elm Ridge Police Department in March 2021 and promoted to Captain in August 2023.

Erica is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Texas A&M-Commerce, where she earned a Bachelor of Criminal Justice. She is also a graduate of the 60th School of Executive Leadership at the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration. Erica also holds a Master Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

Mike Massingill, Captain

Captain Mike Massingill began his law enforcement career in 1996 with the Coppell Police Department after attending Sam Houston State University.  Captain Massingill has experience as a Patrol Sergeant, Criminal Investigations Detective and Sergeant, and Special Investigations Sergeant. Captain Massingill is also experienced as a Training Coordinator after serving in the Hiring and Training Section of the Coppell Police Department. 

Captain Massingill is a graduate of the School of Police Supervision at the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration.  He honorably retired in 2019 from the Coppell Police Department after twenty-three years of service. Captain Massingill holds a Master Peace Officer license, Instructor Certificate, and a Firearms Instructor Certificate. 

Massingill joined the Elm Ridge Police Department in 2021 in a civilian capacity serving as the departments rangemaster, hiring manager, fleet manager, and Professional Standards. In 2024, Massingill was appointed as the Elm Ridge Police Department’s Support Services Captain. Captain Massingill retains his previous civilian capacity duties in his Captain role and is also the commander of the Criminal Investigations Division.